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Migration, labour laws under review to increase workforce in Guyana – Pres. Ali
The Attorney General’s Office is reviewing foreign laws and policies to help craft a modern legislative framework for importing labour to support Guyana’s development. President Ali pointed this out as he outlined a new suite of proposals to be...

Meet the Co Down man promoting ‘the magic of mushrooms’ through his small business
A Co Down man has revealed how his mushroom-based business venture has helped improve his own health condition. Connor McCrorie launched SporeShore in 2020, aiming to supply Northern Ireland and beyond with the freshest, highest-quality mushrooms...

Modernizing Cross-Border Payments: New Mastercard Study Reveals the Path to Strengthening SMEs’ Success in Latin America and the Caribbean
A new Mastercard report shows how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are ready to expand beyond their borders, but face disproportionate costs, delays, and lack of visibility of international payments. The research uncovers a need for...

Guyana to reduce borrowing for infrastructure projects- Jagdeo
Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 22:57 by Writer Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Wednesday said Guyana would be borrowing less and spending more of its oil revenues to build major social and physical infrastructural projects as part of a...
South American restaurant opens in NewBo City Market
The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR RAPIDS — A new restaurant is delivering a different flavor to NewBo City Market. Nechus, opened June 27 at 1100 Third St. SE, delivers a casual...

Mexico City launches Bando 1 to tackle gentrification and rising rents
Mexico City rolled out Bando 1 today to tackle gentrification with 14 housing measures aimed at stabilizing rents, expanding affordable housing, and defending tenant rights to keep the capital livable for all. Mexico City’s government unveiled...

Argentina under Milei: a tale of two economies
In Javier Milei's Argentina, falling inflation has stimulated a boom in car and real estate sales and foreign-bound planes take off laden with tourists. But on the other side of a very complicated economic coin, consumption is dropping...

Challenging the Media Myth of Latino Machismo: Recognizing Feminist Strides in Latin America
Patriarchy is alive and well throughout the world. But the English-language media flatters itself by one-sidedly portraying machismo as a particularly Latin American malady, all the while overlooking significant feminist gains made in the region....

SMBs in Latin America: Opportunity and reward in the cloud
The dynamic nature of cloud computing is a key element of the model’s broad appeal to small and medium businesses (SMBs) Cloud computing supports the kind of agile operations that all organisations need to achieve optimal competitiveness. Latin...
OPINION | Volunteer expertise to informal and small businesses
As we approach Nelson Mandela Day on Friday July 18, I am reminded of Madiba’s timeless words: “It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.” Celebrated globally, Mandela Day inspires millions to dedicate 67 minutes to...
JSE a Powerful Engine of Entrepreneurial Growth – PM
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) as a powerful engine of entrepreneurial growth. He noted that, through initiatives such as the junior market and the proposed micro market, the JSE is...

Hobbs blames ‘reckless trade war’ for possible increase in prices of Mexico-grown tomatoes
PHOENIX – Those tomatoes for everything from your salads to salsa are going to get more expensive. The U.S. Department of Commerce on Monday imposed an immediate 17.09% tariff on tomatoes imported into this country from Mexico. And given most of...

PM Davis Warns Against “Digital Colonialism” in Call for Caribbean Tech Sovereignty
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Prime Minister Philip Davis has issued a stark warning to regional leaders and industry executives, cautioning that the Caribbean risks sliding into a new era of “digital colonialism” unless it asserts technological sovereignty...

Stanislaus County farmer Mexico tomato tariff won't affect his prices
By Nina Burns July 14, 2025 / 6:35 PM PDT / CBS Sacramento Stanislaus County farmer speaks on new tomato tariff Stanislaus County farmer speaks on new tomato tariff 02:26 The U.S. just ended a decades-old tomato trade agreement with Mexico, and...

U.S. slaps 17% tariff on Mexican tomatoes, potential price hike for restaurants ahead
The U.S. imposes a 17% tariff on Mexican tomato imports, raising price concerns. BEAUMONT, Texas — A new 17% tariff on all fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico took effect after the U.S. formally withdrew from the Mexico trade agreement , raising...

Yaneek Page | 7 signs it’s time to quit your small business
Is This You? It’s the start of a new month and your business account is empty. In June, you barely managed to pay your staff. The rent was late. It was a struggle to pay the JPS electricity bill and your suppliers. When the dust settled, you...

FCC chair urges Caribbean leaders to unite against malign actors
Chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Brendan Carr urged Caribbean countries to stand united against “malign actors” who do not have the region’s best interests in mind. His warning echoed comments from US Secretary of State...

Trump's Brazil tariffs are 'grotesquely illegal,' says Nobel Prize-winning economist
Updated July 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM CDT President Trump's threat to impose higher tariffs on Brazil is "grotesquely illegal," says Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman. Brazil was among the countries Trump threatened with tariffs in letters...

Reporter’s Notebook: New leadership at Park Pride, Former Home Deopt CEO speaks, Atlanta Opera tickets go on sale
Frank Blake, former CEO of Home Depot, shares nuggets of wisdom Rotarian Dan Gordon leads a conversation with Frank Blake, retired CEO of the Home Depot, at the July 14 Atlanta Rotary meeting. (Photo by Maria Saporta.) Kathy Waller knew the...

Guyanese, Surinamese rum producers working on a common blend
Last Updated on Thursday, 10 July 2025, 10:26 by Denis Chabrol Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) and Suriname Alcoholic Beverages (SAB) are jointly working on a common blend in time for the Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC)-organised...