Tag Archives: Saint Vincent

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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SVG looks to bond local nurses amid COVID-induced ultra-high demand for healthcare workers

PM Gonsalves says he does not begrudge nurses wanting to work overseas but asserts “everybody can’t go and turn their back on we who pay to train them”  KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES — The government will be looking to bond nurses, requiring them to remain in the country and work for a certain…
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Gonsalves says govt. prepared to hire new teachers, re-engage retirees amid pushback to mandatory vaccination policy

SVG PM warns his government will “just get somebody else to teach people’s children” for teachers who defy mandatory vaccination policy  KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES — Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves indicated that the government is prepared to hire substitute teachers and even re-engage retirees if needed as some teachers in the country oppose…
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