Preparing for the festive season often feels like its own full-time job. Homes need attention, presents require careful thought and calendars fill quickly with gatherings that span from office events to family traditions. When the pressure builds, the joy that should define this special time of year can fade into …

When Warren Buffett announced his forthcoming retirement as Chief Executive Officer of Berkshire Hathaway at the close of 2025, it marked the end of an era in corporate America. At age 95, Buffett’s decision to step aside comes after more than six decades of stewardship over the conglomerate he transformed. …

Families face frequent blackouts, unstable grids and unpredictable weather across the Caribbean, North America and beyond. Dependable, clean and affordable backup power is no longer a luxury. It is an essential part of household resilience and outdoor living. Jackery is offering the steepest discounts of the year on its most …

Why Guyana stands alone in a world struggling to feed itself A new study published in Nature Food in 2025 has brought an unexpected Caribbean nation into the global spotlight. Among 186 countries assessed, Guyana is the only one that reaches full self-sufficiency across all seven major food groups: fruits, …

The phrase teen social media ban is rapidly gaining traction worldwide, and the latest to enter the fray is Denmark. In late 2025 the Danish government announced a landmark policy: a move to effectively bar children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms, subject to limited parental …

The 2025 shopping season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive periods for online buyers across the United States and the wider Caribbean. Rising prices and shifting consumer habits mean shoppers are looking for platforms that help them stretch their budgets without changing the way they shop. …

The recent announcements by Amazon and YouTube (a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.) have triggered a wave of commentary suggesting that artificial intelligence is dismantling jobs at scale. Amazon is cutting about 14,000 corporate roles as it ramps AI-investment across its business. Meanwhile YouTube is offering voluntary buy-outs to US staff …

A sudden shift in Android policy Google’s decision to block non-custodial crypto wallets from the Google Play Store unless their developers register with the United States government is one of the most significant moves the mobile ecosystem has seen since the early days of digital assets. The policy change places …

Many applicants over the age of 40 arrive at interviews carrying vast experience, strong judgement and a proven record of navigating workplace challenges. They also carry something else. Assumptions made by recruiters, hiring managers and even junior employees who misread age as a liability. These assumptions often arise long before …

Understanding the rise of the 50-year mortgage Housing affordability has become a difficult challenge in many countries. Younger buyers struggle to secure deposits, middle-income families face high monthly commitments, and older borrowers see lending criteria tighten as they approach retirement. As property prices climb faster than wages, banks and policymakers …