Tag Archives: youth unemployment

Bermuda reveals plan to secure high-paying jobs for residents

Ambitious “YES” plan would potentially address multiple labour concerns at once HAMILTON, BERMUDA — The government has revealed an ambitious plan to ensure more high-paying jobs in Bermuda are filled by qualified residents. This plan specifically targets young Bermudians, with a view to tackle youth unemployment while also addressing long-standing labour market challenges. In fact,…
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MoBay Bypass to create more construction jobs in Jamaica

PM Holness: Focus is on securing jobs for Jamaican youth KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Hundreds more construction jobs in Jamaica are about to become available, particularly for unskilled and general workers. This was announced by Prime Minister Andrew Holness over the weekend at the groundbreaking ceremony for the US$274.5 million Montego Bay Perimeter Road otherwise known…
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Bermuda government reveals plan to ensure youth have access to jobs

Govt. launches nine-goal plan to create secure pathways to employment for citizens aged 18-26  HAMILTON, BERMUDA — The government of Bermuda has revealed an ambitious plan to ensure its youth have access to jobs in its National Youth Employment Strategy. The plan includes nine goals designed to ensure young Bermudians are not only employable but…
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Thousands of jobs in Jamaica about to be made available for nation’s youth

Youth Summer Employment Programme offering thousands of jobs prepares to launch  KINGSTON, JAMAICA — As the official start to summer slowly rolls around, thousands of jobs in Jamaica are likely about to be set aside for the nation’s youth. The Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) was launched in 2017 with an aim to address unemployment…
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