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National waste management capacity to be enhanced–Minister Manickchand says
MINISTER of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, has pledged strong efforts to tackle national solid waste issues amidst Guyana’s ongoing development boom. The minister, on Monday, visited the Haags Bosch sanitary landfill...

Greece Expands Ties With Peru, UAE Ahead of Civilizations Forum
Greece streangthens cultural ties ahead of Ancient Civilizations Forum. Credit: Greek Reporter Archive Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni outlined Greece’s priorities for its upcoming chairmanship of the Ancient Civilizations Forum (ACF) in...

Pauga Talalelei Pauga is Minister of Revenue and Audit Office
Pauga Talalelei Pauga of the Vaimauga 1 constituency has been appointed Minister for Revenue and Minister for the Audit Office in his first term as a Parliamentarian. Formerly the Ministry of Customs and Revenue (MCR) Laaulialemalietoa’s Cabinet...
Colombia’s President Petro decries US claim Bogota failing to fight drugs
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro appeared visibly frustrated after United States President Donald Trump designated Colombia among several countries Washington believes have “failed” to cooperate in the international fight against drugs. On...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.16.25
Good Tuesday morning. With the meeting of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee last Friday and the upcoming meeting of the House’s Committee on property taxes, along with other deadlines, the 2026 Legislative Session is, at least from a public...

Downey City Council to weigh censure of Councilman Trujillo over social media post
DOWNEY — The Downey City Council will hold a special meeting this Wednesday to consider censuring Councilman Mario Trujillo following backlash to a social media post he made after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The...

Papa Biggy named president of African Artistes Collaboration Foundation
It was Under the Plane Wing that foundation singer, Papa Biggy, announced his musical arrival in the ‘80s on a riddim dubbed Heavenless on the Taxi label, produced by the legendary duo, Sly and Robbie. An in-your-face, weed tune, the smoky...

Peru residents block trains to Machu Picchu in protest over bus services
LIMA: Protesting residents have blocked train services to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu by placing logs and rocks on the railway tracks. Peru’s main tourist attraction remains inaccessible after police and PeruRail confirmed the suspension of...

China’s "Man in Peru" At Center of Chancay Megaport
A Florida Republican is warning the State Department about what he describes as China’s “growing influence” in Peru, and he’s pointing the finger at Lima Mayor Rafael López Aliaga, whose business interests are at the center of the story. Rep. Greg...

Peru: 3.4% GDP growth in July reflects economic strength, investment confidence
Economy and Finance Minister Raul Perez Reyes explained that this performance is driven by private investment, household consumption recovery, and improved business expectations —factors that are laying a solid foundation to sustain growth for the...

Ibai Llanos to present Golden Frying Pan in Peru for Breakfast World Cup victory
18:00 | Madrid (Spain), Sep. 15. Spanish streamer Ibai Llanos announced that he will personally present the Golden Frying Pan in Peru, the Breakfast World Cup award, after Pan con Chicharron was crowned the best in the globe, defeating Venezuela's...

Peru's economy expands beyond expectations: GDP up 3.41% in July 2025
The South American country's economic growth remained dynamic and reached a level above expectations. The official even warned that there was a risk of losing 0.2 percentage points due to road blockades and the resulting restriction in the supply...

In Latin America, ‘lawfare’ often blurs the line between justice and politics
Open this photo in gallery:Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s case has been described as the 'trial of history' and represents a democratic milestone for many in the country.Eraldo Peres/The Associated Press In Latin America, power is a...

Greece Bolsters Peru, UAE Cultural Ties Ahead of Ancient Civilizations Forum
Athens, Greece. Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni outlined Greece’s priorities for its upcoming chairmanship of the Ancient Civilizations Forum in Athens during meetings with the ambassadors of Peru and the United Arab Emirates. The forum,...

Peru to chair FAO Sub-Committee on Fish Trade
"This international leadership is a recognition of Peru's efforts to ensure the safety and sustainability of its fisheries and aquaculture resources," Production Minister Sergio Gonzalez underscored. "We take on this challenge with the firm...

Strive305: Tico Casamayor & Irvans Augustin Talk Real Estate with Natalee Lima & Denise Sainz
________________________________________________________________________ On this episode of Strive305, Host Tico Casamayor, President of AC Graphics, and Co-Host Irvans Augustin, CEO of Urban Impact Lab, welcome two dynamic leaders in real estate:...

Protesting Peru residents block trains to Machu Picchu
Train services to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, Peru's main tourist attraction, were suspended Monday as protesting residents placed logs and rocks on the tracks, police and PeruRail said. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983, the ancient...

Peru aims to grow grape, blueberry and avocado exports to Asia
Peru is boosting its growth in the main Asian markets by focusing on new trade openings, diversification of destinations, and improving its competitiveness. The country is seeking to increase the value of its exports of grapes, blueberries,...

Peru's BCR: Weakening of U.S. dollar is a global phenomenon
"The evolution of the dollar has to do basically with what has been happening with this currency in the international market, following a period of previous years of a strong dollar," he added. The BCR official pointed out the currency basket...

MEF: Peru's economy to show dynamic performance in coming months
It remained dynamic, recording growth above expectations. The official even warned that there was a risk of losing 0.2 percentage points due to road blockades and the resulting restriction in the supply of goods and services. Leading indicators...