Tag Archives: job creation

Jamaican-American exec. spreads awareness about work abroad opportunities

“There’s always opportunity in America and Canada.” - Kerry Ann Edwards, General Manager, KERG Consulting, LLC Most working people in the Caribbean are not aware of the vast range of work abroad opportunities available to them, according to a Jamaican-American entrepreneur and business executive Kerry Ann Edwards. [caption id="attachment_7404" align="alignright" width="233"] Kerry Ann Edwards, General…
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Most MSMEs in the Dominican Republic are informal

SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC — Results from the National Survey of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have found that the overwhelming majority of MSMEs in the Dominican Republic are in the informal sector. [caption id="attachment_7374" align="alignright" width="439"] MSMEs drive economic growth in the Caribbean. (Photo by RF Studio on Pexels)[/caption] This can pose a…
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Caribbean workplaces reminded of all workers’ value during Pride Month

As countries around the world begin to celebrate Pride Month during the month of June, Caribbean employers are being encouraged to be more tolerant in the workplace, and to remember the individual value of all employees. “Especially now, employers should be mindful about being respectful and tolerant of all employees, regardless of our many differences,”…
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Bermuda extends suspension of new work permits

HAMILTON, BERMUDA — The government has extended a moratorium on new work permits for closed and restricted jobs in Bermuda, securing more job opportunities for residents. The moratorium was initially implemented in March 2024, and meant to last for three months. However, the government has now extended that a further three months through to the…
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