Barbados

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Ocean International Reinsurance Company Limited

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of a- (Excellent) of Ocean International Reinsurance Company Limited (Ocean Re) (Barbados).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of a- (Excellent) of Ocean International Reinsurance Company Limited (Ocean Re) (Barbados).
  • The company also offers facultative reinsurance programs that are fully funded to the projected ultimate losses of the companys clients.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Bests Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Bests Credit Ratings, Bests Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Bests Ratings & Assessments .

Bitt Develops Africa's First CBDC

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Monday, October 25, 2021

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- eNaira, the Bitt-developed central bank digital currency (CBDC), has officially rolled out in Nigeria.

Key Points: 
  • BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- eNaira, the Bitt-developed central bank digital currency (CBDC), has officially rolled out in Nigeria.
  • Bitt is very excited to be entering the African CBDC market as the Central Bank of Nigeria's Technology Partner.
  • CEO of Bitt, Brian Popelka, "We are elated to have developed, tested and deployed the eNaira monetary infrastructure in record time.
  • Bitt is at the forefront of financial innovation, with a specialization in central bank digital currencies (CBDC) and stablecoins.

Bitt Develops Africa's First CBDC

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 25, 2021

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- eNaira, the Bitt-developed central bank digital currency (CBDC), has officially rolled out in Nigeria. Citizens and residents of Nigeria are now the first on the continent of Africa to use a legal tender digital currency for their daily financial transactions. 

Key Points: 
  • BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- eNaira, the Bitt-developed central bank digital currency (CBDC), has officially rolled out in Nigeria.
  • Bitt is very excited to be entering the African CBDC market as the Central Bank of Nigeria's Technology Partner.
  • CEO of Bitt, Brian Popelka, "We are elated to have developed, tested and deployed the eNaira monetary infrastructure in record time.
  • Bitt is at the forefront of financial innovation, with a specialization in central bank digital currencies (CBDC) and stablecoins.

Northwell Health Sends Global Health Team to Fight COVID in Barbados

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

A COVID-relief team from Northwell Health just returned from a seven-day medical mission to Barbados.

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  • A COVID-relief team from Northwell Health just returned from a seven-day medical mission to Barbados.
  • Northwell Healths Center for Global Health was mobilized after a chance meeting with the Barbadian Prime Minster, the Hon.
  • Northwell Health established the CGH in July 2019 with a vision to position Northwell Health as a global leader in healthcare and education.
  • Northwell Health is New York States largest health care provider and private employer, with 23 hospitals, 830 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians.

Alty, the One-Click Social Messaging Wallet, Migrates to Algorand Enabling Instant and Nearly Feeless Chat-Based Crypto Transactions

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The innovative tropical island based crypto startup, Alty, that made wallet creation and community based staking in everybody's favorite chat possible, has recently migrated from Ethereum to the Algorand blockchain, which enables in-chat transactions and micro-payments to be instant and practically feeless.

Key Points: 
  • Starting now, users can send and receive Algorand and its assets as well, using nothing but WhatsApp or Telegram.
  • "We're delighted to have partnered with the most forward-thinking organisation in the crypto industry," said Alty's CEO, Liran Peretz.
  • Alty made it possible to transact on the Bitcoin and Ethereum blockchains using automation to connect your digital wallet to your phone number.
  • Set up your Alty Chat Wallet today for a completely free ALGO/ERC20/BTC wallet.

Alty, the One-Click Social Messaging Wallet, Migrates to Algorand Enabling Instant and Nearly Feeless Chat-Based Crypto Transactions

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Starting now, users can send and receive Algorand and its assets as well, using nothing but WhatsApp or Telegram.

Key Points: 
  • Starting now, users can send and receive Algorand and its assets as well, using nothing but WhatsApp or Telegram.
  • "We're delighted to have partnered with the most forward-thinking organisation in the crypto industry," said Alty's CEO, Liran Peretz.
  • Alty made it possible to transact on the Bitcoin and Ethereum blockchains using automation to connect your digital wallet to your phone number.
  • Set up your Alty Chat Wallet today for a completely free ALGO/ERC20/BTC wallet.

Michelin Star Chef, Antonio Mellino Heads Quattro Passi at The Cliff

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Antonio Mellino, the Executive chef at Quattro Passi will open QP Bistro the 22, October 2021 and Quattro Passi at The Cliff at the end of November. Quattro Passi in Nerano, Italy, is acclaimed as the best on the Amalfi Coast with two Michelin stars. Bringing the flavours of the Campania region, Napoli and Southern Italy to Barbados, it will offer signature dishes with the finest, fresh ingredients.

Key Points: 
  • BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Antonio Mellino, the Executive chef at Quattro Passi will open QP Bistro the 22, October 2021 and Quattro Passi at The Cliff at the end of November.
  • Quattro Passi in Nerano, Italy, is acclaimed as the best on the Amalfi Coast with two Michelin stars.
  • Antonio and his team, including his son Raffaele aspire to have the finest restaurant in the world.
  • Quattro Passi will feature a cigar bar, a lounge, private dining areas, all with tables overlooking the ocean.

Michelin Star Chef, Antonio Mellino Heads Quattro Passi at The Cliff

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 27, 2021

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados , July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Antonio Mellino, the Executive chef at Quattro Passi will open QP Bistro the 22, October 2021 and Quattro Passi at The Cliff at the end of November. Quattro Passi in Nerano, Italy, is acclaimed as the best on the Amalfi Coast with two Michelin stars. Bringing the flavours of the Campania region, Napoli and Southern Italy to Barbados, it will offer signature dishes with the finest, fresh ingredients.

Key Points: 
  • BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Antonio Mellino, the Executive chef at Quattro Passi will open QP Bistro the 22, October 2021 and Quattro Passi at The Cliff at the end of November.
  • Quattro Passi in Nerano, Italy, is acclaimed as the best on the Amalfi Coast with two Michelin stars.
  • Antonio and his team, including his son Raffaele aspire to have the finest restaurant in the world.
  • Quattro Passi will feature a cigar bar, a lounge, private dining areas, all with tables overlooking the ocean.

Barbados Eden Lodge Nursery School Selects Facedrive’s TraceSCAN as a Contact Tracing Solution for Students

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Friday, July 16, 2021

Eden Lodge selected TraceSCAN as a comprehensive app/web based solution for pre-screening and contactless drop-off as well as the contact-tracing solution for students.

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  • Eden Lodge selected TraceSCAN as a comprehensive app/web based solution for pre-screening and contactless drop-off as well as the contact-tracing solution for students.
  • Eden Lodge was seeking a comprehensive tracing and interaction solution for protecting staff and students while at school.
  • "Facedrive is excited for Eden Lodge to implement the TraceSCAN contact-tracing solution among its students and staff.
  • The Eden Lodge Nursery School (Eden Lodge) was a gift from the Jaycees of Barbados to the Government of Barbados.

Leading Caribbean Investment Agencies Partner To Deliver Aid To Volcano Stricken St. Vincent And The Grenadines

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

MIAMI and BARBADOS, Caribbean, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of persons still displaced on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, (SVG), from the La Soufriere volcano of April 9th, two leading private Caribbean investment agencies last week handed over some US$50,000 worth of supplies officially to the government, through the National Emergency Management Organization, (NEMO) SVG.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI and BARBADOS, Caribbean, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of persons still displaced on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, (SVG), from the La Soufriere volcano of April 9th, two leading private Caribbean investment agencies last week handed over some US$50,000 worth of supplies officially to the government, through the National Emergency Management Organization, (NEMO) SVG.
  • Felicia J. Persaud, founder and CEO of Invest Caribbean , the global private sector investment agency based in New York and South Florida, and Danielle Corbin, executive chairman of The Ritzury Group , the global project services agency of the Caribbean, based in Barbados, paused their joint international investment efforts on April 10th to set up the " Saint Vincent Volcano Disaster Relief" to accept donations soon after the volcano erupted.
  • The group's focus now, through its Saint Vincent Volcano Disaster Relief GoFundMe , is raising additional funds to financially help Sponsor A Farmer, a Small Business Owner and a Family, to help them relocate and build back stronger amid the hurricane season.
  • Support the effort today at the Saint Vincent Volcano Disaster Relief on GoFundMe or https://gofund.me/7231b33f