by Leah Inniss From very young I was encouraged to go to school, do well and find a good job. I got only two out of three of these right, hence my journey into entrepreneurship. I did my Bachelors of Science at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus in Biochemistry and Chemistry and went on to pursue a Masters in Pharmaceutics at the University of Hertfordshire … [Read more...] about Opportunities for Entrepreneurs – LCI Organics benefits from MIF Tourism Project
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Belize Shrimp Growers’ Conquer Premium Markets United Kingdom Buying Belize Shrimp!
Belize City, Belize, December 17, 2015 – A strong will to increase its export market base and achieve the coveted international Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification led to the formation of the Belize Shrimp cluster and it is now reaping the benefits of accomplishing both goals. … [Read more...] about Belize Shrimp Growers’ Conquer Premium Markets United Kingdom Buying Belize Shrimp!
Uncertain Times, Uncertain Jobs or Both?
I recently braved lows of -10°C and highs of -1°C to visit the IDB's headquarters in Washington, DC, for the Jobs in Uncertain Times- Facing up to the Slowdown, Technological Change and Precarious Work a conference. The conference clearly conveyed the fact that the world of work is rapidly changing. … [Read more...] about Uncertain Times, Uncertain Jobs or Both?
I survived boot camp / strengthened the PPP muscle
I just wrapped up my third and last boot camp on PPPs (Public-Private Partnership) in Kingston, Jamaica last week. I was not alone; we did it together with more than 45 Caribbean public officials. The first was held in Barbados last September and the second was in Trinidad and Tobago last November. … [Read more...] about I survived boot camp / strengthened the PPP muscle
UWI Economics Students Get Tips from the IDB Barbados Country Office on Working as Economists
by Roje Layne, Rakya Phillips, Sheldon Shepherd, Rashada Lopez, Hacina Watson-Hinds, Celicia Maughn and Liane Aird The Barbados Country Office of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is hosting an internship competition for economic students of the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus (UWI). The pilot project seeks to engage young adults, exposing them to the … [Read more...] about UWI Economics Students Get Tips from the IDB Barbados Country Office on Working as Economists