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Bahamas Job Market Surges in 2025 | Bahamas News
Bahamas job market ends 2025 on a strong note—with unemployment barely ticking up to 8.7%, while over 3,000 new jobs surged in Q4 alone, pushing total employment past 226,000. Women led the workforce growth (70% of new hires), and prime-age workers (25–54) saw the biggest gains, plus youth employment jumped 20%. Fewer people are dropping out as “discouraged workers,” signaling renewed optimism. Top job creators? Community services and finance/insurance sectors. Fastest-growing roles? Craft workers and machinery operators. Full stats from the Bahamas National Statistical Institute available…
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