By Carey L. Biron US Correspondent WASHINGTON, D.C. (IPS) – Three years after the passage of landmark legislation aimed at strengthening regulation of major U.S. companies, one of the most criticised disparities characterising today’s corporate culture – the outsized compensation ...
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(NC) – Limited by time and resources, Canadian small business owners often view having a presence on social media channels as a daunting task. However, with over 18 million Canadians on Facebook alone, setting up a page for your business ...
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(NC) – While many Canadians may have a “love-hate” relationship with their credit card, it can be a valuable financial tool. “Contrary to popular belief, credit scores measure how well you manage your accounts and when used wisely can provide ...
Read More »3 Things Every Woman Should Know About Herself & Her Money
‘It’s a Relationship That’s Not Going Away,’ Advises Female Financial Expert If you’re a woman, chances are good that in the years ahead, it will be you and you alone who’s responsible for managing your money. That could be a ...
Read More »CAL Executives Meet With Guyana Government And Private Sector
GEORGETOWN, Guyana CMC – The Guyana government says it has held talks with executives of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Airlines (CAL) on a number of issues including security checks for A nationals in-transit at the Piarco International Airport. In addition, it ...
Read More »Jamaica Opposition And Trade Unions Against Bus And Taxi Fare Increases
KINGSTON, Jamaica CMC – The main opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Monday blamed poor management of the state-run Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) for pending hikes in bus fares and accused the government of facilitating an increase that cannot be ...
Read More »Government Says More Jamaicans Could Be Employed In Canada And United States
KINGSTON, Jamaica CMC – The Jamaica government says it is seeking to expand the overseas employment program so that more nationals can benefit from employment opportunities in Canada and the United States. Labour and Social Security Minister, Derrick Kellier, said ...
Read More »IsupportJamaica.com Opens Window Of Hope
Island’s first crowd-funding website now live Jamaica’s premier microfinance company, JN Small Business Loans Limited (JNSBL), in concert with its sister organization, JN Foundation, have launched the English-speaking Caribbean’s first “crowd-funding” website, ISupportJamaica.com. The website provides a platform for micro ...
Read More »US Investors To Use Guyana Coconut Water In Energy Drink
GEORGETOWN, Guyana CMC – The introduction of an energy drink with coconut water from Guyana as one of the key ingredients, is being conceptualized by American investors who met President Donald Ramotar on Wednesday. The product when manufactured will be ...
Read More »What Do You Need To Ask Before Choosing A Realtor?
When it comes to choosing a professional real estate team – from a Realtor to a lawyer and home inspector, what do you need to know before selecting who you are going to work with? While there are a number ...
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