Jobs Gap and Growth Strategies | Trinidad and Tobago News

Trinidad and Tobago’s labor market faces a stark reality: 80,000 fewer workers than in 2014, despite labor force participation hovering at 55%. The nation is racing to build an economy that actually creates jobs — not just promises them. Keston Howell, returning to banking after retirement, aims to use his decades of experience to uplift the entire sector and the national economy. Meanwhile, business leaders back tougher anti-corruption measures in the prison system, seeing integrity as vital for public safety. And the Chamber of Industry and Commerce is gearing up for a trade mission to Canada, seeking new investment and partnerships to fuel growth. The path forward? Build sectors that need workers, strengthen institutions, and open doors abroad — all to turn unemployment into opportunity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/abab743947f18a84