Tag Archives: job creation

St. Lucia govt. exploring ways to further job opportunities in a range of sectors

Resilient tourism sector, manufacturing, exports, education, diaspora all being looked at as the government seeks to create job opportunities in the new year  CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA — Prime Minister Philip Pierre said his government will be looking at ways to strengthen the economy not only through tourism but also through a number of other initiatives…
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Business exec. suggests 3 ways Caribbean can generate jobs, improve economy in 2022

Executive Director Maharaj says creating jobs and opportunity cannot be done overnight but by concentrated efforts  PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO — The Caribbean must band together and make collective efforts if it is to create growth, generate jobs and provide opportunities for its people amid unprecedented times and the threat of climate change,…
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International organizations urge Caribbean nations to focus on job creation in pandemic recovery

ECLAC, ILO strongly recommend policies to foster job creation, encourage workforce reintegration  NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As the world continues recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, Caribbean governments must focus on job creation, which has “lagged behind” economic recovery, urged the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) in…
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St. Kitts & Nevis Ministry of Tourism to focus on job creation, new business development

PS Henry-Morton says Tourism Ministry intends to “drill down” on job creation and retention, retooling and upskilling of tourism workers  BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS & NEVIS — With the recent return of cruise tourism to the country, the government is focusing on how it can seize the momentum to introduce new business models and promote job…
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