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Services sector jobs in Jamaica up 270%

Services sector accounts for most job growth in Jamaica post-COVID KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Jamaica’s services sector has continued to experience a significant boom in jobs even despite tourism’s strong recovery. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global tourism and forced dozens of Caribbean nations to quickly enhance other ways to keep their economies afloat. For Jamaica, the…
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Digital services jobs in Belize get boost from IDB

Loan to support MSMEs and women-owned businesses BELMOPAN, BELIZE — Jobs in Belize’s digital economy are about to get a significant boost in training and resources thanks to a USD$10 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). [caption id="attachment_5806" align="alignleft" width="410"] The digital services sector is projected to provide hundreds of jobs in the…
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Empowerment programmes help women get jobs in St. Lucia

Entrepreneurship and skills training programmes target single mothers, young women CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA — More women are getting access to legitimate jobs in St. Lucia thanks to new programmes that aim to assist young women and single mothers particularly. One programme is funded in conjunction with the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund, while the other…
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Major job fair heads to Freeport, Grand Bahama

Some 18 major employers to attend Labour On The Blocks 2.0 in Grand Bahama FREEPORT, THE BAHAMAS — Those looking for jobs in The Bahamas have a golden opportunity as the Department of Labour is set to host another job fair this Saturday. [caption id="attachment_5783" align="alignright" width="372"] Jobseekers are asked to bring their resume, police…
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