Jamaica’s informal economy is substantial — estimates from the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) have placed informal economic activity at between 30% and 40% of GDP. Street vendors, domestic workers,…

With the cost of living rising and salaries often slow to keep pace, many Jamaicans are turning to side hustles to supplement their income. Whether you’re saving for a specific…

Jamaica attracts workers from across the Caribbean and beyond — whether skilled professionals filling gaps in the local market, diaspora Jamaicans returning home, or citizens of CARICOM nations exercising freedom…

More Jamaicans than ever are weighing up whether to work for an employer or work for themselves. The pandemic accelerated this shift, and the growth of digital tools, remote work…

Jamaican women have made significant strides in the workforce over the past two decades. Women now outnumber men at the tertiary education level, lead in many professional fields and run…

Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector is one of the fastest-growing industries on the island, employing over 55,000 Jamaicans and contributing billions of dollars annually to the economy. With major…

Remote work has transformed the Jamaican labour market. Whether you’re working for an overseas company from a Kingston apartment, freelancing for international clients, or building a location-independent business, Jamaica’s growing…

Tens of thousands of Jamaicans living in the UK, USA, and Canada consider returning home each year — whether permanently, semi-permanently, or to retire. For those who want to continue…

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is Jamaica’s primary vehicle for helping workers achieve home ownership. Yet many Jamaicans who have been contributing to the NHT for years are unaware of…

Jamaica’s labour market is shifting. While tourism and public service remain the bedrock of employment, a new set of sectors is adding jobs at a pace not seen in a…