Atlantic Ocean

South Atlantic Inter Link Connecting Cameroon to Brazil Fully Connected

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Mittwoch, September 5, 2018
Atlantic Ocean, International relations, Internet in Africa, Foreign relations, Internet in South America, Sail, Huawei, BRICS, Transatlantic communications cable

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The South Atlantic Inter Link (SAIL) consortium announced the completion of the close to 6,000km marine installation of its 25-year life-span transatlantic fiber optic subsea cable on September 4th.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The South Atlantic Inter Link (SAIL) consortium announced the completion of the close to 6,000km marine installation of its 25-year life-span transatlantic fiber optic subsea cable on September 4th.
  • This marks a significant milestone: for the first time, two continents, Africa and South America are fully connected to their respective landing stations, Kribi in Cameroon and Fortaleza in Brazil.
  • The entire project has been carried out by Huawei Marine Networks, a leading global supplier in the submarine cable industry.
  • This cable will allow immediate links of BRICS with connectionsbetween Brazil and South Africa, and China, Russia and India.

Renowned Entertainer Alan Cumming Headlines Cunard's Insights Program on January 3, 2019 Transatlantic Crossing

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Dienstag, Juni 19, 2018
Maritime transport, Watercraft, Transport, Ocean liners, Packet, Carnival Corporation & plc, Cunard Line, Atlantic Ocean, RMS Queen Mary 2, Transatlantic crossing, Queen Mary

VALENCIA, Calif., June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Stage, film and TV superstar Alan Cumming will join Cunard as part of the luxury cruise line's famed Insights program on the January 3, 2019 Transatlantic Crossing (M902) on flagship ocean liner Queen Mary 2.

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  • VALENCIA, Calif., June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Stage, film and TV superstar Alan Cumming will join Cunard as part of the luxury cruise line's famed Insights program on the January 3, 2019 Transatlantic Crossing (M902) on flagship ocean liner Queen Mary 2.
  • Instinct, which premiered in March and was just renewed for a second season, is an Americanpolice drama based onJames Patterson'sMurder Games.
  • "Cunard is delighted to welcome the amazingly talented Alan Cumming on Queen Mary 2's January 3, 2019 Transatlantic Crossing," said Josh Leibowitz, senior vice president, Cunard North America.
  • Cunard's celebrated Insights program offers fascinating experts from various industries on every voyage, holding lectures and Q&As throughout the trip.

Cabo Verde Telecom and EllaLink Sign an Agreement to Connect Cabo Verde to Europe and Latin America

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Dienstag, Juni 12, 2018
Atlantic Ocean, Island countries, Geography of Africa, EllaLink, Internet in South America, CAPE VERDE, Praia, Cabo

PRAIA, Cape Verde and MADRID, June 12,2018 /PRNewswire/ --Cabo Verde Telecom and EllaLink announce the signature of a binding Memorandum of Understanding to deliver subsea fibre connectivity to Cabo Verde.

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  • PRAIA, Cape Verde and MADRID, June 12,2018 /PRNewswire/ --Cabo Verde Telecom and EllaLink announce the signature of a binding Memorandum of Understanding to deliver subsea fibre connectivity to Cabo Verde.
  • The EllaLink system, which will be operational in 2020, is a new 4-fiber-pair submarine cable that is being constructed to meet the demand for traffic between Europe and Latin America.
  • When built, it will provide the only direct connection between the two continents and branches along the 6,000km route to service customers in Cabo Verde and Madeira.
  • Alfonso Gajate, Chairman of EllaLink added, "This commitment from Cabo Verde Telecom represents another major step for EllaLink towards its construction and a confirmation that improved connectivity between Europe and Latin America is now required.

Arbitrade Ltd. To Establish its World Headquarters in Bermuda

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Donnerstag, Juni 7, 2018
BERMUDA, Bermuda Triangle, British North America, English colonization of the Americas, Geography of North America, Americas, Atlantic Ocean

Bermuda expects its ICO legislation to be passed within the next three weeks and Arbitrade intends to hold the very first, fully legal, ICO in Bermuda when this happens.

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  • Bermuda expects its ICO legislation to be passed within the next three weeks and Arbitrade intends to hold the very first, fully legal, ICO in Bermuda when this happens.
  • "This thoughtful and timely action demonstrates, once again, why Bermuda is a world leader in regulating financially related services.
  • The progressive legislation sets the highest standards for those companies who have chosen to establish Digital Assets businesses on the island and validates the company's decision to incorporate and domicile our global headquarters in Bermuda."
  • Arbitrade has been locking down all deals regarding our bullion purchases as we move forward with this news.

"Love Wins (Again)!"

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Mittwoch, Juni 6, 2018
BERMUDA, Bermuda Triangle, British North America, English colonization of the Americas, Geography of North America, Americas, Atlantic Ocean

Speaking for the successful Applicants, Zakiya Johnson Lord and Adrian Hartnett-Beasley of OUTBermuda said, "Love wins again!

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  • Speaking for the successful Applicants, Zakiya Johnson Lord and Adrian Hartnett-Beasley of OUTBermuda said, "Love wins again!
  • Our hearts and hopes are full, thanks to this historic decision by our Supreme Court and its recognition that all Bermuda families matter.
  • Equality under the law is our birthright, and we begin by making every marriage equal."
  • They seek generally to advance human rights, and the promotion of equality and diversity relating to the LGBTQ community in Bermuda.

"Love Wins (Again)!"

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Mittwoch, Juni 6, 2018
BERMUDA, Bermuda Triangle, British North America, English colonization of the Americas, Geography of North America, Americas, Atlantic Ocean

Speaking for the successful Applicants, Zakiya Johnson Lord and Adrian Hartnett-Beasley of OUTBermuda said, "Love wins again!

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  • Speaking for the successful Applicants, Zakiya Johnson Lord and Adrian Hartnett-Beasley of OUTBermuda said, "Love wins again!
  • Our hearts and hopes are full, thanks to this historic decision by our Supreme Court and its recognition that all Bermuda families matter.
  • Equality under the law is our birthright, and we begin by making every marriage equal."
  • They seek generally to advance human rights, and the promotion of equality and diversity relating to the LGBTQ community in Bermuda.

Debut Novel Explores Power, Greed In New England's Fishing Past

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Dienstag, Mai 22, 2018
Nautical fiction, Water transport, Georges Bank, Georges, Gloucester, Massachusetts, Timeless, Literature, Atlantic Ocean, Culture

native Bradley Bagshaw's debut novel, Georges Bank, will be published June 12, 2018.

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  • native Bradley Bagshaw's debut novel, Georges Bank, will be published June 12, 2018.
  • A work of historical fiction, Georges Bank is written in the timeless tradition of such maritime novels as C.S.
  • Georges Bank is a nineteenth century tale of power and greed set in the stormy waters off Gloucester, Massachusetts and in the steamy fishermen brothels ashore.
  • On that trip he conceived the idea for Georges Bank, his first novel.

EMACOM and EllaLink Sign an Agreement to Connect Madeira to Mainland Portugal With a Dedicated Fibre Pair on the EllaLink Submarine Cable System

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Dienstag, Mai 22, 2018
Atlantic Ocean, EllaLink, Internet in South America, Madeira

EMACOM and EllaLink are pleased to announce the signature of a contract committing to connect the islands of Madeira with a dedicated fibre pair on the EllaLink Submarine cable system.

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  • EMACOM and EllaLink are pleased to announce the signature of a contract committing to connect the islands of Madeira with a dedicated fibre pair on the EllaLink Submarine cable system.
  • Alfonso Gajate, Chairman and founder of EllaLink, stated, "We are proud to partner with EMACOM as an EllaLink anchor customer in the project.
  • The company EMACOM - Telecomunicaes da Madeira, Unipessoal, Lda., Incorporated in August 1998, is wholly owned by the Empresa de Electricidade da Madeira, SA.
  • EllaLink has secured the landing sites in Santos (Brazil), Fortaleza (Brazil) and Sines (Portugal), and is scheduled to be ready for service in 2020.

EMACOM and EllaLink Sign an Agreement to Connect Madeira to Mainland Portugal With a Dedicated Fibre Pair on the EllaLink Submarine Cable System

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Dienstag, Mai 22, 2018
Atlantic Ocean, EllaLink, Internet in South America, Madeira

EMACOM and EllaLink are pleased to announce the signature of a contract committing to connect the islands of Madeira with a dedicated fibre pair on the EllaLink Submarine cable system.

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  • EMACOM and EllaLink are pleased to announce the signature of a contract committing to connect the islands of Madeira with a dedicated fibre pair on the EllaLink Submarine cable system.
  • Alfonso Gajate, Chairman and founder of EllaLink, stated, "We are proud to partner with EMACOM as an EllaLink anchor customer in the project.
  • The company EMACOM - Telecomunicaes da Madeira, Unipessoal, Lda., Incorporated in August 1998, is wholly owned by the Empresa de Electricidade da Madeira, SA.
  • EllaLink has secured the landing sites in Santos (Brazil), Fortaleza (Brazil) and Sines (Portugal), and is scheduled to be ready for service in 2020.

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 Kicks Off 2018 Transatlantic Season

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Dienstag, Mai 15, 2018
Maritime transport, Watercraft, Ocean liners, Cruise ships, Transport, Clyde-built ships, Atlantic Ocean, Cunard Line, RMS Queen Mary 2, Transatlantic crossing, MS Queen Victoria, Transatlantic

Travelers embrace the trend of slow travel that the iconic Transatlantic Crossing offers: the luxury of time and freedom to create, reflect, imagine, and recharge

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  • Travelers embrace the trend of slow travel that the iconic Transatlantic Crossing offers: the luxury of time and freedom to create, reflect, imagine, and recharge
    VALENCIA, Calif., May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --On May 17, 2018 Cunard's flagship ocean liner Queen Mary 2 returns to her homeport of New York for her 2018 Transatlantic Season.
  • Now more than ever, Queen Mary 2's Transatlantic Crossing offers travelers a unique and precious escape from day to day life.
  • For those eager to enjoy the elusive luxury of time, Queen Mary 2 will embark on 24 Transatlantic Crossings from May through December this year.
  • Cunard is the operator of luxury cruise ships Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth.