As Jamaica experiences record employment levels and rising optimism among businesses and consumers, concerns are mounting over a growing skills shortage that could undermine the country’s progress. This “confidence dilemma” will be the central theme at the third-quarter release of the GK Capital Management (GK Capital)/Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Business and Consumer Confidence Indices on October 28. Key Details The event will convene prominent leaders from business, academia, and workforce development to discuss strategies for aligning Jamaica’s talent pool with the evolving needs of its economy. Scheduled speakers include: Dr Kevin Brown , President of the University of Technology (UTech) Dr Taneisha Ingleton , Managing Director of HEART/NSTA Trust Steven Whittingham , CEO of GraceKennedy Financial Group and Chairman of the Jamaica Stock Exchange They will join Emile Leiba , President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce and Managing Director of DunnCox, and ...