KERG Consulting LLC General Manager Kerry Ann Edwards says working overseas a great way to earn income KINGSTON, JAMAICA — A U.S.-based Jamaican businesswoman is urging more Caribbean citizens to take advantage of lucrative opportunities to work overseas as there are a wealth of jobs available. Kerry Ann Edwards is an accounting consultant by profession,…
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Millions of dollars to be pumped into Jamaica’s orange economy as entertainment sector reopens
Financial grants, loan facilities to operate alongside discounted permit, venue rental fees KINGSTON, JAMAICA — The government yesterday announced millions of dollars’ worth of grants and loan facilities will be made available to orange economy workers and businesses in an effort to help get them back on their feet as the entertainment sector was officially…
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Poor compensation directly tied to Jamaica’s brain drain
Minister Clarke says inadequate compensation a serious challenge for hiring and retaining talent in public sector KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Brain drain continues to present a major challenge for the Jamaican government, said Minister of Finance and the Public Service Nigel Clarke recently, with a low level of pay being cited as a major contributing factor.…
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Compensation overhaul in the works for Jamaican public service
Changes expected to take effect April 1; Minister Clarke says employees might actually see higher net pay as result KINGSTON, JAMAICA — The government plans to implement major changes in public sector compensation as of next month, according to Minister of Finance and the Public Service Nigel Clarke. During debate on the 2022/23 budget in…
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