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KuCoin Donated $100,000 to Support Meaningful Causes, Embracing Sustainable Development and Charity through Cryptocurrency

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Climate Change, Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Women, Environment, Environmental Issues, Natural Disasters, Children, Baby, Maternity, Fund Raising, Foundation, Consumer, Cryptocurrency, Welfare, United, Woman, African, Climate change, Organization, AMWA, Pregnancy, Commonwealth, Learning, Social responsibility, Multimedia, Weather, Exchange, American Medical Women's Association, Health, Child, Conference, NGO, Speech, Dignity, First lady, Education, United Nations, The Bahamas

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231207510145/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231207510145/en/
    This philanthropic gesture is KuCoin's commitment to pledging support for social welfare initiatives, while positioning the exchange as a pioneer in promoting sustainable development within the industry.
  • As the "People's Exchange," KuCoin is working to promote its corporate social responsibility globally.
  • During the event, KuCoin CEO Johnny Lyu delivered a heartwarming speech on the importance of promoting social welfare as an industry leader.
  • The KuCoin Green Future Gala Dinner was much more than just a gathering, it inspired conversations and embodied a powerful act of communal philanthropy.

Comvest Credit Partners Provides Financing to Support the Take-Private of Pollo Tropical

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Consulting, Banking, Professional Services, Finance, Funding, Acquisition, Hormone, Consumer, Chicken, Food, Fiesta Restaurant Group, Partner, Garnett station, The Bahamas, Pollo Tropical

Comvest Credit Partners (“Comvest”), a leading provider of flexible direct financing solutions to middle-market companies, is pleased to announce that it is acting as Administrative Agent and is the Sole Lender on a $115 million senior secured credit facility (the “Financing”) for Pollo Tropical (the “Company”), a Miami-based fast-casual restaurant chain.

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  • Comvest Credit Partners (“Comvest”), a leading provider of flexible direct financing solutions to middle-market companies, is pleased to announce that it is acting as Administrative Agent and is the Sole Lender on a $115 million senior secured credit facility (the “Financing”) for Pollo Tropical (the “Company”), a Miami-based fast-casual restaurant chain.
  • The Financing supported the take-private acquisition of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRGI), the publicly traded parent company of Pollo Tropical, by Authentic Restaurant Brands, a portfolio company of Garnett Station Partners (“Garnett Station”).
  • The financing also provides committed capital to support the ongoing operations of the business.
  • “As an active and experienced investor in well-positioned quick-service restaurant concepts, Comvest Credit Partners is pleased to support the continued development of Pollo Tropical,” said Dan Lee, a Partner and Co-Head of Consumer & Retail at Comvest.

Surf Air Mobility Reports Revenue Growth In Third Quarter 2023 and Maintains Full Year Guidance

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Automotive, Air, Transport, Alternative Energy, Energy, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, EBITDA, Surf Air Mobility, Acquisition, NYSE, Engineering, Bank statement, Surf Air, Marketing, G&A, GAAP, Partnership, Growth, Textron Aviation, Form 10-Q, Airline, Reinsurance, Sales, The Bahamas, Southern Airways

Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) (“Surf Air”), the air mobility platform transforming regional flying through electrification, today reported its third quarter results and announced that it remains on track to meet its full year 2023 guidance.

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  • Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) (“Surf Air”), the air mobility platform transforming regional flying through electrification, today reported its third quarter results and announced that it remains on track to meet its full year 2023 guidance.
  • Please visit the Surf Air Mobility investor relations website at investors.surfair.com for more information and to listen to the accompanying earnings call.
  • Finalized our exclusive sales and marketing agreement with Textron Aviation that Surf Air anticipates will activate a viable channel to significant market share with our electrified powertrains.
  • GAAP Revenue, which assumes operating results for Surf Air for the full year 2023 period and Southern for the period July 28, 2023 through December 31, 2023, in the range of $54.5 million to $59.5 million.

Viva Resorts by Wyndham Unveils Exciting Black Friday Deals and Holiday Promotions for 2023

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Monday, November 13, 2023
Women, Seniors, Men, Family, Specialty, Consumer, Restaurant, Bar, Other Travel, Retail, Transportation, Vacation, Teens, Lodging, Parenting, Destinations, Children, Travel, Air, Transport, Other Consumer, Online Retail, Holiday, Black, Diving, Multimedia, Marketing, Black Friday (shopping), FREE, Sport, Black Friday, Tourism, Amusement park, The Bahamas

Viva Resorts by Wyndham , a leading name in the travel industry, is excited to announce its exclusive Black Friday and Holidays promotions for 2023.

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  • Viva Resorts by Wyndham , a leading name in the travel industry, is excited to announce its exclusive Black Friday and Holidays promotions for 2023.
  • Through these outstanding offers, Viva Resorts by Wyndham is set to provide the ultimate vacation experience at incredible prices.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231113739597/en/
    Viva V Samaná By Wyndham, Las Terrenas, Samaná (Photo: Business Wire)
    As the holiday season approaches, Viva Resorts is working to offer unparalleled deals to its valued guests.
  • In addition to the Black Friday offer, Viva Resorts by Wyndham is ringing in the holidays with exciting promotions.

LIBERTY LATIN AMERICA SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH PHOENIX TOWER INTERNATIONAL TO MONETIZE MOBILE TOWER ASSETS

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Friday, November 10, 2023
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, 5G, Internet, Carriers and Services, LILA, LLP, PJT Partners, British Virgin Islands, Hall, OTC, Airline, The Bahamas, BVI, PTI

Liberty Latin America Ltd. (“Liberty Latin America” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB) today announced it has reached an agreement with Phoenix Tower International (“PTI”) to monetize approximately 1,300 mobile tower sites across Panama, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Barbados, and the British Virgin Islands.

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  • Liberty Latin America Ltd. (“Liberty Latin America” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB) today announced it has reached an agreement with Phoenix Tower International (“PTI”) to monetize approximately 1,300 mobile tower sites across Panama, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Barbados, and the British Virgin Islands.
  • The transaction also provides advantageous arrangements to extend coverage with a further 500 sites being built by Liberty Latin America and PTI over the next five years.
  • Balan Nair, President and CEO of Liberty Latin America, commented, “We are pleased to work with a high-quality partner with extensive operating experience in our region in PTI and reach an agreement that crystallizes the value of our mobile tower infrastructure assets.
  • Baker Botts LLP served as legal counsel and PJT Partners assisted Liberty Latin America as part of its ongoing financial advice to the Company.

CARIBBEAN DREAMS AWAIT

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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MIAMI, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity Cruises is ready for its biggest Caribbean season yet, with more options for travelers to enjoy the tranquil blue waters and sunshine of the idyllic island region. Nine of Celebrity's award-winning resorts at sea, the most ever in the Caribbean for the brand, will sail the region on itineraries ranging from new three-night short getaways to 12-night dream vacations giving travelers more options than ever before for escaping the winter blues. In addition, select sailings will call on the highly rated Perfect Day at Coco Cay, providing access to this exclusive private island experience; and, in December, 2024, a Celebrity ship will sail from Port Canaveral for the first time ever. 

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  • Now, departing from Ft. Lauderdale, she will explore the exquisite waters of the Eastern Caribbean for the first time.
  • From Friday to Monday, travelers will have the opportunity to break free from their routines and recharge in the Caribbean.
  • The award-winning Celebrity Equinox and Celebrity Eclipse round out the 2024 Caribbean itineraries with five to 10-night Southern Caribbean sailings on Celebrity Equinox, and a variety of Eastern and Southern Caribbean itineraries onboard Celebrity Eclipse in October 2024.
  • For more information on all Celebrity Cruises' 2024 Caribbean sailings, go to https://www.celebritycruises.com/2023-2024-cruises/2023-caribbean-cruises or contact a travel advisor.

Alaska Airlines begins flying nine new routes to popular vacation spots

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Island, Nonstop, History, Culture, 101st Airborne Division, Heart, City, Travel, String interpolation, Alaska Airlines, Airline, The Bahamas, Central Coast

SEATTLE, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Just as the holiday travel season gets into full swing, Alaska Airlines is celebrating the start of nine new nonstop routes to a mix of popular leisure destinations, including our first-ever flights to the Bahamas and Guatemala; new service between Las Vegas and two cities in Mexico; and a much-desired seasonal flight connecting Palm Springs and New York City.

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  • "We're also now flying our guests to countries we've never served before as we increase our international service.
  • Las Vegas becomes a new Alaska gateway to two of Mexico's most popular destinations from the West Coast: Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta.
  • We're now flying new daily seasonal routes between Orange County in Southern California to both Bozeman and Tucson.
  • Bozeman offers access to wintertime adventures in Montana, and Tucson offers plenty of desert sunshine and warmth in Arizona.

WITHU CHOSEN AS VISA CUSTOMER LOYALTY PARTNER ACROSS LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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The promotion will provide free access to WithU's world class coaching for Visa Platinum, Visa Signature and Visa Infinite credit and debit cardholders in 22 countries across Latin America & the Caribbean.

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  • The promotion will provide free access to WithU's world class coaching for Visa Platinum, Visa Signature and Visa Infinite credit and debit cardholders in 22 countries across Latin America & the Caribbean.
  • LONDON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fitness app, WithU , is today announcing news of an official partnership with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, in the Latin America & Caribbean region (LAC).
  • Under the partnership, WithU has been selected as a preferred fitness technology partner as part of Visa's customer loyalty programme.
  • This promotion forms part of Visa's expansion of its customer loyalty strategy, with WithU selected as the digital payment provider's first loyalty fitness partner.

Global Consulting Firm J.S. Held Welcomes Geotechnical Engineer and Forensic Investigator Richard Stahl

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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JERICHO, N.Y., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm J.S. Held is pleased to announce that Richard Stahl, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., CEng, has joined the company in the London office. He brings over 30 years of geotechnical engineering and forensic investigations experience in large complex losses, sharing his extensive knowledge with insurance companies, law firms, and corporate clients. Richard is a multidisciplinary professional who combines geotechnical engineering, geology, forensic engineering and analysis, and business management expertise. Clients find Richard, a geotechnical engineer and forensic investigator with an MBA, to be a "versatile expert who can bridge the gap between technical engineering challenges and business management considerations," noted Forensic Architecture & Engineering practice lead Emily Wohlfarth.

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  • Held is pleased to announce that Richard Stahl , B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., CEng, has joined the company in the London office.
  • Richard is a multidisciplinary professional who combines geotechnical engineering, geology, forensic engineering and analysis, and business management expertise.
  • Clients find Richard, a geotechnical engineer and forensic investigator with an MBA, to be a "versatile expert who can bridge the gap between technical engineering challenges and business management considerations," noted Forensic Architecture & Engineering practice lead Emily Wohlfarth .
  • Richard leads multidisciplinary teams in large-scale project developments and forensic investigations; he provides expert testimony at trials, arbitrations, and mediations.

BRIGHTLINE AND ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS DEBUT PARTNERSHIP

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Monday, December 11, 2023
Holiday, Very important person, MIA, Senior, Miami International Airport, History, Orlando Health, Investment, PBO, Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, Island, Fortification, Airport, FTL, Partnership, Junkanoo, MCO, Orlando International Airport, Travel, Airline, Tourism, The Bahamas, Brightline, Central Florida

MIAMI, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightline, the nation's only provider of modern, eco-friendly intercity passenger rail, and The Islands of The Bahamas unveiled the first wrapped train showcasing a new partnership that celebrates the connection between Florida's most visited regions (South and Central Florida) and the nearby Bahama Islands. Brightline and The Islands of The Bahamas commemorated the new partnership with celebratory events at Brightline Orlando Station in partnership with Orlando Health on December 6 and Brightline MiamiCentral on December 7.

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  • Brightline and The Islands of The Bahamas commemorated the new partnership with celebratory events at Brightline Orlando Station in partnership with Orlando Health on December 6 and Brightline MiamiCentral on December 7.
  • To enhance accessibility and deepen the bond between these locales, nonstop flights from Orlando and South Florida to The Bahamas are available from all international airports (MCO, PBO, FTL and MIA) closely accessible with Brightline.
  • "Brightline represents this connection in a very special way and we are thrilled to roll out this partnership."
  • "The Islands of The Bahamas-branded Brightline train represents our partnership of connectivity, promoting travel, tourism and what makes the 16 islands so special and close," said Johanna Rojas, Senior Vice President of Sales and Partnerships for Brightline.