March 20, 2023

The time to invest in BPO in the Caribbean is now!

Bridgetown, BARBADOS, May 15, 2019.  Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), has the potential to be transformative for countries in the Caribbean and should be further explored and exploited.  This is the charge from the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) organisers of the 2nd Outsource to the Caribbean Conference (OCC) 2019. Hosting the event in collaboration with […]

The Caribbean is best value proposition for outsourcing

From Caribbean Export Organizers of the second Outsource to the Caribbean Conference scheduled for May 6-10 in Curaçao expect a bumper attendance, and for good reason. The Caribbean is the hottest location for major US firms outsourcing operations to grow revenue. And we’re not talking about the weather. Interest this year promises to be higher than at […]

Outsource to the Caribbean Conference to take place in Curacao in May 2019

Bridgetown, BARBADOS, January 17, 2019. The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), in partnership with the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion agencies (CAIPA), has set its sights once again on increasing its share of the growing US$140 billion outsourcing industry, with the hosting of the biennial Outsource to the Caribbean Conference (OCC2019) in Curaçao during […]

Greater levels of priority must be given to the Outsourcing Sector

Bridgetown, BARBADOS, 10th January 2017: Given the existing contribution of the outsourcing sector to job creation in the Caribbean region, coupled with its potential for expansion, calls are being made for greater levels of priority to be given to the outsourcing sector. Executive Director of the Caribbean Export Development Agency Pamela Coke-Hamilton said more needs […]

Jamaica: JAMPRO to target BPO investors at Outsource to the Caribbean 2017

From Jamaica Observer KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) says that it will be targeting investors and other influencers in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector as Jamaica hosts the Outsource to the Caribbean (OCC) 2017 conference tomorrow. The conference will be held under the theme, “Leveraging the Nearshore Caribbean for Outsourcing Services”. […]

The Caribbean region offers a prime location for Business Process Outsourcing Services

Bridgetown, BARBADOS, October 17, 2017. The global market for business process outsouring (BPO) is currently valued at USD $1 trillion with cross-border outsourced services trade between countries estimated at US$88.9 billion per year in 2015. The Caribbean is carving out its niche within this global industry with the number of BPO operators and jobs growing […]

First-ever regional Outsource to the Caribbean Conference to be held in December

Bridgetown, BARBADOS, September 15, 2017. Over 100 industry leaders from the public and private sectors across the region are expected to converge in Jamaica this December to discuss how best to attract more business from international companies to the Caribbean in areas such as call centre operations, website and animation design, and legal and accounting […]

6 advantages of offshore outsourcing to the Philippines

From Global Outsourcing Of the many outsourcing destinations around the world, one country truly stands out: the Philippines. In fact, the BPO industry in the Philippines is one of the biggest factors contributing to the sudden rise of its economic growth in recent years. In this infographic, Global Outsourcing will present to you the top […]

JAMPRO appoints National Coordinator to increase outsourcing investments

From South Florida Caribbean News Kingston, Jamaica –  The Government of Jamaica, through the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) and funded by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), has contracted the services of a National Coordinator for the country’s Outsourcing industry. The coordinator, business leader Roger Williams, will be based at JAMPRO with the mandate of creating […]

Business process outsourcing incubator for Montego Bay

From Caribbean360 KINGSTON: Jamaica, Thursday July 10, 2014 – Jamaica’s fast-growing business process outsourcing industry (BPO) is projecting a growth rate of 50 per cent in the next two years, and the creation of 7,000 new jobs. Some of that growth is expected to be facilitated by the creation of a business incubator for BPO […]