ILO says tourism can be significant stepping stone for region’s workers but only if well-regulated and sustainably developed BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Tourism is a multifaceted industry with the potential to elevate even the most marginalized worker to high-earning positions, but it needs sustainable development if it is to achieve its full potential in the aftermath…
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OECS unveils Blue Economy Strategy for sustainable economic development, job growth
World Bank-financed UBEC programme to boost jobs, economic growth in blue economies of St. Lucia, Grenada, SVG CASTRIES, SAINT LUCIA — With the blue economy constituting approximately 30 percent of the labour force in some eastern Caribbean nations, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States has partnered with the World Bank to develop a new programme…
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Arajet Airlines to bring 4,000 new jobs to Dominican Republic
President Abinader says his govt. will work with Arajet Airlines amid strong tourism recovery SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC — Some 4,000 new direct jobs are expected to be created as Arajet Airlines becomes the nation’s official flag-carrier airline later this year, with new investment opportunities and indirect tourism jobs also expected to boom accordingly. According…
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Millions of dollars to be pumped into Jamaica’s orange economy as entertainment sector reopens
Financial grants, loan facilities to operate alongside discounted permit, venue rental fees KINGSTON, JAMAICA — The government yesterday announced millions of dollars’ worth of grants and loan facilities will be made available to orange economy workers and businesses in an effort to help get them back on their feet as the entertainment sector was officially…
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