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Hospitality workers in high demand in Guyana

THAG speaks to “urgent need” for more Guyanese people to become trained for hospitality jobs GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — Guyanese jobseekers are being urged to consider working in the country’s hospitality sector, which has an “urgent need” for workers. Further, a local tourism executive is raising awareness that hospitality is not just working in tourism but…
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World Bank touts green economy job opportunities in the Caribbean

Caribbean’s “competitive advantage” can make it a global leader in renewable energy, green economy BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — The World Bank is touting the “unprecedented potential” for green economy jobs in the Caribbean and Latin America as it urges the region’s leaders to take action to maximize the potential. In a new report, the group emphasized…
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Many Caribbean countries still too reliant on tourism

IDB report emphasizes need for economic diversification BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Despite the harsh lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries in the Caribbean and Latin America remain heavily dependent on tourism. This is according to a new report by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), which underscored just how little that has changed since the onset…
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New beach club promises hundreds of jobs for Bahamians

New Royal Caribbean project set to launch next year NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Hundreds of direct tourism and hospitality jobs in The Bahamas, and dozens more indirect jobs, are the boasted benefits of a brand new beach club Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines is set to open next year. [caption id="attachment_6297" align="alignleft" width="446"] Royal Caribbean said it…
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