Labour Market Forum 2010 - Planning Institute of Jamaica
Labour Market Forum 2010 - Planning Institute of Jamaica
Labour Market Forum 2010 - Planning Institute of Jamaica
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has already become a major player in this sector and one<br />
Indian group is already exploring a large development in<br />
Cayman. <strong>Jamaica</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers lower costs, a larger pool <strong>of</strong> trained<br />
personnel, and other competitive advantages in this area that<br />
need to be capitalized on.<br />
Retirement Communities for English-speaking North Americans<br />
are a fast developing area in Panama, Costa Rica, the<br />
Dominican Republic and Mexico.<br />
The aging U.S. and<br />
Canadian populations suggest that the demand for safe,<br />
affordable living in a warm, hospitable country with easy<br />
access to good healthcare will continue to grow. <strong>Jamaica</strong> has<br />
distinct advantages and needs to get on board.<br />
Construction<br />
There is a great need for infrastructure rehabilitation and<br />
development. The improvement <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jamaica</strong>’s roads, housing,<br />
sewerage, water supply, shoreline and reefs, and watersheds<br />
will create jobs and improve the country’s economic<br />
efficiency.<br />
The US$400 million road programme planned for 2011, and the<br />
other major housing and water supply projects will directly<br />
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