JAMAICA
JAMAICA
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Jamaica’s Development Bank to Offer Loans to BPO Sector
The bank says it is aiming to assist both persons wishing to enter the BPO sector as well as existing companies with loans at competitive interest rates.
By Adam Critchley -
Jamaica Tops the Global List for Female Leadership
Jamaica has the highest proportion of female managers in the world, with women accounting for …
By Narayan Ammachchi -
Xerox and ACT to Expand Operations, Create 2,000 New Jobs in Jamaica
Advanced Call Center Technologies and Xerox are due to significantly expand their operations in Jamaica, with the …
By Narayan Ammachchi -
The Unusual Flavors of Latin America and the Caribbean
Are you tired of eating the same things day after day? Say goodbye to hotdogs …
By Hilda Thomas -
StarTek Acquires MDC Partners’ BPO Unit for $16 Million
U.S. call center firm StarTek Inc. has reached a deal with MDC Partners to acquire the latter’s …
By Narayan Ammachchi -
Nexus 2015: Workforce Availability and Risk Concerns are Driving BPO and Customer Care Location Strategy
When it comes to deciding where in Latin America to outsource to, finding a low-risk environment …
By Duncan Tucker -
CWC Closes Acquisition of Columbus, Promises Further Caribbean Investment
After nearly five months of lobbying governments across Caribbean, British telecom giant Cable and Wireless …
By Narayan Ammachchi -
Austerity Measures Lead to Stability and IT/ BPO Growth For Jamaica
Jamaica’s BPO Sector appears to be gaining strength with strong signs indicating that the country is …
By Loren Moss -
Q&A: Jamaican Minister Expects Another 6K Plus Jobs
The Jamaican government has again reiterated its support for the BPO/ IT sector with the …
By Bianca Wright -
Jamaican Government, BPO Sector to Fight Imposition of WTO Tax Proposal
A draft document has been floated in Jamaica’s parliament to impose a 10% tax on …
By Loren Moss -
US to Help Jamaica Widen Internet Access and Bolster Energy Infrastructure
The United States has offered technical and financial assistance to Jamaica for harnessing renewable energy …
By Narayan Ammachchi -
Everest Surprised by Strength and Size of Central America Contact Center Market
The Central American and Caribbean contact center services market is comprised of 80,000 to 90,000 …
By Duncan Tucker