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Jamaica Gleaner News
published: Sunday | August 8, 2004

Unemployment a major problem
THE 2003 Labour Force Survey published by The Statistical Institute of Jamaica says that the unemployment rate is 12.8 per cent.

Work - still an elusive dream
Nordia Graham, 21, completed her studies in International Relations at the University of the West Indies in May of this year. She has so far been unsuccessful in her quest to attain employment.


A living treasure
THESE ARE the vivid recollections of Mr. Stair, 104 years old, the oldest living World War I veteran in Hanover, and Animal Hill's oldest resident.


Jobs aplenty in tourism
TRAVEL AND tourism - encompassing transport, accommodation, catering, recreation and services for visitors - is Jamaica's highest-priority industry and employer, says a report done by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).












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