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Shops Open on Christmas Day in Jamaica 2025: Updated Hours for Groceries, Convenience Stores and Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day in Jamaica 2025: Updated Hours for Groceries, Convenience Stores and Essentials

Major supermarkets and retailers in Jamaica, including PriceSmart, MegaMart, and aFreshe Marketplace, are closed on Christmas Day. Some service-station convenience stores and select 24-hour locations remain open, but with reduced hours, limited staffing, and cash-only transactions possible. Shoppers report shortages of basics and slower checkout lines. Pharmacies inside open minimarts may still be closed.
25 Dezembro 2025
Boxing Day Deals Canada 2025: What’s Open and Closed in P.E.I. on Christmas and Where to Shop Early Sales Online

Boxing Day Deals Canada 2025: What’s Open and Closed in P.E.I. on Christmas and Where to Shop Early Sales Online

Provincial civil service offices and PEI Liquor stores in Prince Edward Island close early on Dec. 24 and remain shut through Dec. 26. T3 Transit will not operate on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. Canada Post suspends mail collection and delivery on both holidays. Nationally, major retailers like Best Buy and Amazon have launched Boxing Day deals online ahead of Dec. 26.
24 Dezembro 2025
Christmas Day 2025: Tashkent Supermarket’s West Village Buzz and the Lucid (LCID) Stock Debate After Jim Cramer’s “Sell” Call

Christmas Day 2025: Tashkent Supermarket’s West Village Buzz and the Lucid (LCID) Stock Debate After Jim Cramer’s “Sell” Call

Tashkent Supermarket in Manhattan’s West Village has become a social media hotspot, drawing crowds for Central Asian dishes like plov and samsas, according to The Guardian. The store’s popularity surged after its March opening, with food creators spotlighting its offerings. The Tursunov family opened their first New York location in 2012. Tashkent now operates five stores citywide and a New Jersey wholesale facility.
26 Dezembro 2025
Internet Access in the Micronesian Region: Status, Challenges, and Outlook (2025)

Internet Access in the Micronesian Region: Status, Challenges, and Outlook (2025)

The Micronesian region comprises the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Palau, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, and Kiribati. In 2010 the HANTRU-1 fiber cable reached Majuro and Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands, branching from Pohnpei to FSM, marking the region’s first international fiber backbone. Palau connected to the SEA-US cable in 2017 and is slated to receive a second Echo cable spur by 2025 to boost redundancy. The East Micronesia Cable (EMC) project began in 2022 and is on track for completion by late 2025, linking Nauru, Tarawa, and Kosrae via FSM’s Pohnpei hub. SpaceX Starlink became available in 2022–23, with
2 Agosto 2025
Internet Access in Kiribati: Bridging the Digital Divide Across Remote Pacific Islands

Internet Access in Kiribati: Bridging the Digital Divide Across Remote Pacific Islands

Kiribati comprises 33 atolls spread across 3.5 million square kilometers of ocean. As of January 2024, there were about 73,300 internet users, representing 54.4% of the population. In early 2024, there were about 69,200 mobile cellular connections, equal to 51.4% of the population. All international and inter-island connectivity currently depends on satellite links, and Kiribati has no submarine fiber cable. Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Kiribati Ltd (ATHKL), trading as Vodafone Kiribati, is the main operator after acquiring Telecom Services Kiribati Ltd in 2015 and upgrading 3G/4G coverage in Tarawa and Kiritimati. Ocean Link launched in 2019 to introduce competition and extend
22 Março 2025
Internet Access in The Bahamas

Internet Access in The Bahamas

As of January 2024, 390,800 Bahamians were internet users, representing about 94.4% of the population. Fixed broadband adoption is only about 24% nationwide, with many Bahamians relying on mobile data for online access. The Bahamas spans roughly 700 islands with about 30 inhabited, creating significant challenges for universal fixed-network coverage. Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) offers fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) with speeds up to 1 Gbps, including mid-tier plans around 150–350 Mbps priced from roughly $70–$85 per month. Cable Bahamas (REV) provides fiber/broadband via a hybrid network, with ALIV Fibr delivering fiber speeds up to 1 Gbps in select areas and standalone 100
31 Maio 2025
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 29.12.2025

Nifty50 slipped below 25,950 and Sensex fell over 100 points as Indian markets opened lower on December 29. GIFT Nifty indicated a flat to mildly negative start, with selling pressure at highs and key resistance near 26,050. Foreign investors sold Rs 2,759 crore, while domestic institutions bought Rs 2,643 crore. No major domestic triggers; global cues remain mixed.
29 Dezembro 2025
You Won’t Believe Where the Next Total Solar Eclipse Will Happen – Upcoming Solar Eclipses from 2025 Onward

You Won’t Believe Where the Next Total Solar Eclipse Will Happen – Upcoming Solar Eclipses from 2025 Onward

September 21, 2025 – Partial Solar Eclipse visible mainly from the Southern Hemisphere, with up to 80% Sun obscured over the South Pacific, including Fiji, Tahiti, New Zealand, and parts of Antarctica. February 17, 2026 – Annular “ring of fire” over Antarctica, with annularity lasting about 2 minutes at maximum, while a partial eclipse will be visible across southern South America, southern Africa, and surrounding oceans. August 12, 2026 – Total Solar Eclipse crossing Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain (plus a small corner of Portugal) with totality up to about 2 minutes 18 seconds. February 6, 2027 – Annular Solar
2 Agosto 2025
Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Week Ahead: Record Close After $816M Space Force Satellite Deal—Catalysts, Forecasts, and Key Risks to Watch

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Week Ahead: Record Close After $816M Space Force Satellite Deal—Catalysts, Forecasts, and Key Risks to Watch

Rocket Lab shares closed at a record $70.52 Friday after winning an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile-warning satellites. The deal is Rocket Lab’s largest and could push total SDA contract value above $1.3 billion. Investors are watching whether the company can deliver on defense backlogs and advance its Neutron rocket program.
No Signal? No Problem – Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell Satellites Are Eliminating Dead Zones

Direct-to-Cell Revolution: What It Is and When It Will Work in Your Country

In August 2022, SpaceX and T-Mobile announced a partnership to add Direct-to-Cell texting via Starlink satellites, enabling roaming coverage for remote areas using SpaceX’s constellation. SpaceX launched the first Direct-to-Cell–equipped Starlink satellites in early 2024, and by mid-2025 there were about 400 such satellites in orbit. On January 8, 2024, SpaceX successfully sent a text message from a regular smartphone via a Starlink satellite through T-Mobile’s network. Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell service is expected to start with texting in 2024, add voice calls in 2025, and deliver modest data speeds later. AST SpaceMobile’s BlueWalker 3 prototype uses a ~700 square-foot phased array
Mauritius Drone Laws 2025: 8 Critical Rules & Recent Updates Every Pilot Must Know

Mauritius Drone Laws 2025: 8 Critical Rules & Recent Updates Every Pilot Must Know

Key Facts Summary (Keep reading for an in-depth breakdown of each rule and how to comply with the latest Mauritian drone regulations.) Rules for Recreational Drone Use General Allowed Use: Flying a drone recreationally (for personal enjoyment with no commercial intent) is legal in Mauritius, but strict rules apply to ensure safety drone-laws.com. Drones under 7 kg used purely for leisure were previously exempt from heavy regulation civil-aviation.govmu.org. This means that until recently hobby pilots did not need a license or to register their small drones, as long as they followed the safety guidelines. However, all recreational pilots are expected
21 Setembro 2025
Storm Bram Batters UK and Ireland With 90mph Winds: ‘Danger to Life’ Warnings, Flood Alerts and Travel Chaos on 9 December 2025

Storm Bram Batters UK and Ireland With 90mph Winds: ‘Danger to Life’ Warnings, Flood Alerts and Travel Chaos on 9 December 2025

Storm Bram is lashing the UK and Ireland today, Tuesday 9 December 2025, bringing gusts close to 90mph, torrential rain and official “danger to life” warnings from forecasters.Sky News+1 Amber alerts for wind and rain are in force for parts of north‑west Scotland, south‑west England and south Wales, with widespread yellow warnings covering much of the rest of the country.Met Office+1 Across the Irish Sea, Met Éireann has issued national wind and rain warnings and upgraded marine alerts as Bram tracks close to the island, raising the risk of coastal flooding.Met Éireann+1 Flood warnings, power‑cut risks and major disruption to
9 Dezembro 2025
Chevron Corporation (CVX) News and Outlook on Dec. 25, 2025: $18–$19B 2026 Capex, Hess-Guyana Growth, LNG Expansion, and Oil-Price Headwinds

Chevron Corporation (CVX) News and Outlook on Dec. 25, 2025: $18–$19B 2026 Capex, Hess-Guyana Growth, LNG Expansion, and Oil-Price Headwinds

Chevron set its 2026 capital spending at $18–19 billion, aiming for efficiency and higher returns after the Hess acquisition. About $17 billion will go to upstream projects, with $9 billion in the U.S. and $6 billion for shale. The company targets annual cash flow and earnings growth above 10% through 2030, assuming $70 Brent. Cost cuts of $3–4 billion and share buybacks up to $20 billion per year are planned.
25 Dezembro 2025
Chevron (CVX) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025 — Oil Prices, Venezuela Risk, New Catalysts, and Analyst Targets

Chevron (CVX) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025 — Oil Prices, Venezuela Risk, New Catalysts, and Analyst Targets

Chevron closed Dec. 24 at $150.50, near the midpoint of its 52-week range. Oil prices rebounded about 6% since Dec. 16 but remain down sharply for the year, with Brent at $62.24 and WTI at $58.29. Chevron continues U.S. shipments from Venezuela despite broader export disruptions and operational issues at PDVSA.
26 Dezembro 2025
Rocket Lab Stock News: $3.5B Missile-Tracking Satellite Awards, Golden Dome Momentum, and What’s Next for RKLB After a Breakout 2025

Rocket Lab Stock News: $3.5B Missile-Tracking Satellite Awards, Golden Dome Momentum, and What’s Next for RKLB After a Breakout 2025

Rocket Lab secured an $816 million contract to build 18 missile-tracking satellites for the U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency, its largest deal to date. The SDA awarded $3.5 billion in total to four companies for 72 satellites, aiming for low Earth orbit deployment in 2029. The satellites will provide near-continuous global missile warning and tracking. Rocket Lab’s award marks its shift from launch provider to prime defense contractor.
26 Dezembro 2025
Australia’s Final Frontier: Inside the Rapid Rise of its Space & Satellite Industry

Australia’s Final Frontier: Inside the Rapid Rise of its Space & Satellite Industry

Key Facts and Figures Historical Context: A Decade of Ascent in Space Just over a decade ago, Australia’s space efforts were scattered across academia, defense, and niche industries. Unlike other nations, Australia had no central space agency until recently. In the 2010s, momentum built to coordinate and grow this sector. A 2017 expert review recommended forming a national agency to capitalize on booming global opportunities newspaceeconomy.ca. Consequently, the Australian Space Agency (ASA) was established on 1 July 2018, marking the nation’s return to space leadership after decades on the sidelines wa.gov.au. This followed high-profile moments like hosting the International Astronautical
15 Setembro 2025

Stock Market Today

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

Nenhum cheque de estímulo de US$ 2.000 do IRS chegará em fevereiro de 2026 — mas discurso de Trump sobre “cheques das tarifas” mantém os rumores vivos

7 Fevereiro 2026
Nenhum novo cheque de estímulo federal está previsto para fevereiro de 2026; o IRS não anunciou pagamentos e o Congresso não aprovou medidas. Trump afirmou à NBC que avalia cheques de reembolso tarifário de US$ 2.000, mas sem compromisso ou prazo definido. O IRS alerta para golpes envolvendo promessas falsas de pagamentos.
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