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25% of US employees believe they would struggle to find a new job if they lost theirs Women feel more secure in their current jobs than men, even if they are worried about uncertain economy PROVO, Utah & SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–One in four US employees said they would struggle to find a new job if they lost their current one, according to Qualtrics (Nasdaq: XM) research that offers another sign The Great Resignation is fading into the rearview mirror as the […]

Fully Certified and Live In-Market Provider of EWA in the U.S. MIAMI & TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$PAID #Fintech–XTM Inc. (“XTM” or the “Company”) (QB: XTMIF / CSE:PAID / FSE:7XT), a Miami and Toronto-based Fintech creator of disruptive payment innovations and mobile solutions specifically geared towards service industries including hospitality, personal care and other service providers, announces its intent to acquire QRails Inc. (“QRails”), a prepaid payments issuer-processor and one of the first vertically integrated provider of earned wage access (“EWA”) with operations […]

The transaction expands the TOTUS gift card program issuance and management for multiple Fortune 500 brands. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, North American gift card issuer and program manager TOTUS announced that it has completed its purchase of Powerhouse Brands’ gift card consultancy business, one of the closed-loop gift card industry’s premier consulting agencies. “We are delighted to have TOTUS assume our branded gift card program consultancy business because of their unparalleled expertise in establishing and growing gift card programs for sophisticated […]

GENEVA, Switzerland, (ILO News) – The ILO and the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission have agreed to pursue new research into macro and investment policies that could create more and better jobs and forge an effective path to social justice. The agreement between the ILO’s Employment Policy, Job Creation and  Livelihoods Department, and the JRC emerged at the conclusion of a high-level symposium on employment policies for social justice, held at ILO headquarters on 11-12 May 2023. “Good […]

Obtaining a St Lucian passport has become a ‘little business’ The immigration department implements dual shift system The department is operating on a one-day-in, one-day-out schedule Ongoing challenges with air quality and additional maintenance issues Retrofitting works for the new location of the passport office, are currently being expedited “Apologies” in exchange for passports. By Caribbean News Global contributor CASTRIES, St Lucia – ‘The two Saint Lucias’ remains a reality, whereby non-nationals through Citizenship by Investments (CIP) have a smooth […]

By The UWI KINGSTON, Jamaica – A joint media release by The UWI Global Institute for Climate Smart and Resilient Development (The UWI GICSRD) and the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH), says by most indications, it is increasingly likely that an El Niño will emerge in the next few months. What is El Nino? El Niño is the term used to refer to warmer than usual ocean surface temperatures near the equator in the Pacific Ocean. Over the past three years, […]

By APEC DETROIT, USA – Education, labor and human resources development officials are laying the foundation for an inclusive and sustainable economy by pursuing policies that ensure all individuals in APEC have equal access to education, training and employment opportunities. “As we embarked on this new decade, we found ourselves at a critical juncture: the pandemic has profoundly impacted education systems worldwide, underscoring the urgent need for resilient and adaptable approaches,” said Zhao Li, the Lead Shepherd of the APEC Human […]

By Chris Patterson KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) – Regional foreign ministers are calling for developed nations to do more to cut their emissions and assist small islands and low-lying coastal developing States to build climate resilience. The call was made by minister of foreign affairs, international business, trade and energy, Dominica, Dr Vince Henderson, during the opening session for the 11th United Kingdom (UK)-Caribbean forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in St Andrew on May 18. “As we get closer to COP28 […]

By Chris Patterson KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) – Trade between the United Kingdom (UK) and the Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) countries has rebounded significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic, jumping by 110 percent between 2021 and 2022. Secretary of state for foreign, commonwealth and development affairs in the UK, James Cleverly, disclosed during the 11th UK-Caribbean Forum opening ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on May 18. “Since the 2021 Caribbean Forum, our collaboration has grown from strength to strength… . […]