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World Bank report outlines two industries for more jobs in the Caribbean

Caribbean region ‘not living up to its potential’ in the digital and green economies, says World Bank BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — With the call for greater economic diversification still ringing loud in most countries in the region, the World Bank has released a diagnostic report in which it singled out two key areas for development to…
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World Bank laments lack of sufficient talent acquisition services in the Caribbean

New report emphasizes one of the major reasons why resources like Caribbean Employment Services Inc. are necessary BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — As it expressed concern about high levels of informal employment and potential long-term unemployment in the region, the World Bank said there aren’t enough services to connect jobseekers with private-sector jobs in the Caribbean. [caption…
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More job opportunities ahead as Airbnb campaign promotes 16 Caribbean nations

Airbnb partners with CTO to promote 16 Caribbean countries to digital nomads who want to live abroad while working remotely  BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Sixteen Caribbean nations can look forward to more job opportunities and economic growth within the tourism and hospitality industry, both directly and indirectly, thanks to a new initiative targeting foreign remote workers.…
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OECS unveils Blue Economy Strategy for sustainable economic development, job growth

World Bank-financed UBEC programme to boost jobs, economic growth in blue economies of St. Lucia, Grenada, SVG  CASTRIES, SAINT LUCIA — With the blue economy constituting approximately 30 percent of the labour force in some eastern Caribbean nations, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States has partnered with the World Bank to develop a new programme…
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