It’s one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year, but this Black Friday, many Canadians might not get their orders in time for Christmas.

This could be a serious problem for small businesses already struggling in the current economic climate, which do much of their annual business around Christmas time.

Canada Post has been on strike for two weeks, and many businesses are losing money because customers aren’t getting their orders delivered.

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Donald Trump, former U.S. president, has warned the BRICS nations not to create a currency that could replace the U.S. dollar.

These nations include Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and other newer members like Egypt and Iran.

Trump said he would put 100% tariffs on goods from these countries if they take steps to reduce the dollar’s importance in global trade.

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The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging citizens to take extra precautions in the home and on the roads during the Christmas season.

Commissioner, JFB, Stewart Beckford, told JIS News that based on the data, it is important for persons to be extremely aware of the potential risks associated with this time of year.

“When it gets to Christmas, we usually see an uptick in fires in the home and motor-vehicle accidents on the road… and so we are asking and pleading with members of the public to be safe,” said Commissioner Beckford.

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Over 30 inmates of the Barbados Prison Service have completed some courses administered by the Jean & Norma Holder Hospitality Institute of the Barbados Community College.

The courses were sponsored by the National Peace Program (NPP) and 10, 14, and nine inmates completed Bartending, Food and Beverage, and Basic Cooking, respectively.

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The Globe and Mail, citing unnamed sources, stated that Trudeau was in Florida to meet Trump.

CNN later confirmed that the two leaders were expected to dine together Friday night at Mar-a-Lago. Canada’s Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc is accompanying Trudeau, as reported by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

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St. Lucia – The Minister for Commerce, Hon. Emma Hippolyte, heads Saint Lucia’s Delegation to the Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications and the Technical Cooperation Programme from 26th-28th November 2024 in Vienna, Austria. Saint Lucia’s Delegation includes, Mr. Verne Emmanuel, Director – Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards, Mr. Kurt Harris and Ms. […]

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St. Lucia – Seventeen inmates from Bordelais Correctional Facility (BCF) have completed a three-day soap-making workshop as the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) continues with its commitment to empower Saint Lucians. The soap-making workshop was initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in collaboration with Bordelais Correctional Facility […]

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Charlestown, Nevis – The Department of Gender Affairs in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) continues to bring awareness to the crisis of domestic violence as it joins the international observance of 16 Days Of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence from November 25 to December 10, 2024. The Department held a Chalk Walk in the heart of Charlestown on November […]

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Basseterre, St. Kitts – Partners in youth development were honoured for their contributions in 2024, during the Department of Youth Empowerment’s Youth Month celebrations, which concluded on Thursday, November 28, 2024, with the annual Youth Service Reception and Awards. The event took place at the Royal St. Kitts Hotel, where recognition was also extended to […]

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Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, stated that the ministry has made significant strides over the years to comprehensively tackle the various challenges that have hindered agricultural production and productivity in St. Kitts. These efforts span from the initial land preparation phase to the final stage […]

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