Free training aims to help more Guyanese become employed in lucrative tech fields GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — An initiative to create more qualified workers for coding jobs in Guyana is pushing full steam ahead and looking for more participants. [caption id="attachment_6437" align="alignleft" width="385"] The government wants to train 150,000 coders.[/caption] Thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding…
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40 hired for coding jobs in Jamaica
Hundreds more hires to come as Heart/NSTA launches training programme KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Some 40 Jamaicans have been hired as coders this month thanks to a training programme aimed to bridge a skills gap in the nation. [caption id="attachment_6045" align="alignright" width="410"] The Amber Group recently hired some 40 Jamaican coders.[/caption] This second cohort of graduates…
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New video game industry to provide hundreds of jobs in Barbados
Newly launched video game studio Playtropic to hire 300 Barbadians BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — The launch of a video game company in the country could be the start of a successful industry that would add thousands of jobs to Barbados’ economy. The Caribbean region has largely capitalized on its stunning scenery, world-renown hospitality and idyllic locations…
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Cayman preparing for more tech jobs to come
Minister Ebanks says Caymanians must be ready to embrace digital economy for better jobs GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS — The Cayman Islands must prepare for a future with more tech jobs This is according to Minister for Investment, Innovation and Social Development and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce Andre Ebanks. His comments come as…
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