Hot sauce producers in Jamaica are struggling with a shortage of key chilli peppers Gemma Handy, Business reporter, St John’s, Antigua May 30, 2026 Hot pepper sauce in Caribbean cuisine is as pervasive as ketchup in the US. The fiery flavouring is a staple of dining tables regionwide, the obligatory accompaniment for everything from rice … Continue reading Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
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We are pleased to share the link below for an upcoming executive webinar, Unlock Technology Partnerships in Jamaica, taking place on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM EST, organized by JAMPRO. Registration Link:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S2XaQKxuSzizFWp4Qb_yRQ#/registration As Canadian companies continue to face rising operating costs, persistent talent shortages, and growing pressure to accelerate digital transformation, … Continue reading Unlock Technology Partnerships in Jamaica: Webinar May 29, 2026
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra sat down for an interview with Radio-Canada at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa earlier this week. (David Richard/Radio-Canada) U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra says tariffs are here to stay, and Canada needs to accept it Laurence Martin · CBC News · May 24, 2026 Pete Hoekstra does not mince words. A close ally of U.S. … Continue reading Trump’s man in Ottawa doesn’t understand why Canadians are so frustrated right now
President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s address at the Maple Leaf Gala held on May 8th in Toronto was a call for deeper Guyana–Canada partnership built on shared values, mutual respect, and a vision of inclusive prosperity. His remarks (available on video below) were appreciative of the Guyanese diaspora in Canada, and Canadian partners, for supporting the … Continue reading Guyana President Ali speaks to the Maple Leaf Gala
Graham Richardson and Phil Hahn Updated: April 19, 2026 at 10:25AM EDT Published: April 19, 2026 at 10:00AM EDT With the United States acting more like an economic foe than an ally under the presidency of Donald Trump, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada’s former strength, built on our bond with America, has become a “weakness” that … Continue reading Forward Guidance: PM Carney declares U.S. ties now a ‘weakness’ in address to Canadians
By SIR RONALD SANDERS, April 7, 2026 THE Caribbean has not set out to loosen its trade dependence on the United States. It is being driven to do so. For generations, Caribbean importers and consumers have looked first to the American market. They have done so for reasons of preference and practicality. The United States … Continue reading Caribbean forced to reconsider US trade ties
People watch the sunset from the Malecón during a blackout in Havana on Monday — a more frequent occurrence as the country is cut off from foreign energy sources like never before. (Ramon Espinosa/The Associated Press) Evan Dyer · CBC News · Posted: Mar 22, 2026 Hotel operations and one of the world's biggest open-pit mines could face expropriation and … Continue reading Canadian companies could face big losses as change looms in Cuba
🌟 Keynote Speaker Announcement 🌟We are honoured to announce that H. E. Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, has been confirmed as the Keynote Speaker for the Maple Leaf Gala Dinner & Business Forum 2026.Join us on May 8, 2026 at the beautiful Aga Khan Museum in Toronto as President … Continue reading President Ali of Guyana is the Keynote Speaker for the Maple Leaf Gala Dinner & Business Forum 2026
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