Cruise Industry Recruitment Drive Results in 3,609 Jamaicans Being Employed

• The recent cruise industry recruitment exercise held on June 23rd, has, so far, resulted in the employment of 3,609 Jamaicans.
• The process is still ongoing by the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and it is anticipated that over 5,000 Jamaicans will be employed at the end of it. Additionally, another recruitment drive will be held later in the year to meet the target of employing approximately 10,000 Jamaican workers.
• This recruitment drive came at an opportune time, when the cruise sector and tourism by extension are showing signs of growth and is a telling indicator that Jamaican workers are viewed positively on the global stage.
• This is expected to contribute to a further decline in the unemployment rate which fell to a new record low of 6% in April 2022, and will further drive consumption and by extension, economic growth.

(Source: JIS News)