Barbados

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Redbridge Insurance Company Limited

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of bbb (Good) of Redbridge Insurance Company Limited (RICL) (St. James, Barbados).

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  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of bbb (Good) of Redbridge Insurance Company Limited (RICL) (St. James, Barbados).
  • RICL is an insurance and reinsurance company founded in December 2010, and is part of Redbridge Holding, Inc. (Redbridge Holding), a company specialized in the management of insurance and reinsurance.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Bests Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper media use of Bests Credit Ratings and AM Best press releases, please view Guide for Media - Proper Use of Bests Credit Ratings and AM Best Rating Action Press Releases .

Hollywood Celebrates the Caribbean

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

LOS ANGELES, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In celebration of Caribbean-American Heritage month, the Government of Barbados in association with the Caribbean Heritage Organization and the Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute are pleased to present the 2021 CaribbeanLensInternational Virtual Film Festival -Where Hollywood Celebrates the Caribbean on Thursday, June 10 and Friday, June 11 10am 3pm PT/1:00pm 6:00pm ET.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In celebration of Caribbean-American Heritage month, the Government of Barbados in association with the Caribbean Heritage Organization and the Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute are pleased to present the 2021 CaribbeanLensInternational Virtual Film Festival -Where Hollywood Celebrates the Caribbean on Thursday, June 10 and Friday, June 11 10am 3pm PT/1:00pm 6:00pm ET.
  • The CaribbeanLens International Film Festival is where Hollywood celebrates the Caribbean.
  • Conserve and celebrate the rich and diverse contributions of the Caribbean and its people to the international society.
  • Support and nurture existing and emerging creative talent in the Caribbean through academic scholarships, mentorship and promotion of Caribbean films and filmmakers, theater and dance.

Mount Gay Rum Partners With 4ocean To Help Protect The Ocean

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Mount Gay, over its 300-year heritage, has always been deeply connected to the ocean.

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  • Mount Gay, over its 300-year heritage, has always been deeply connected to the ocean.
  • Through this partnership, Mount Gay is committing to help protect and sustain this invaluable asset.
  • "Protecting the ocean, one of the essential elements that unites Mount Gay and our community, is an important part of our partnership with 4ocean."
  • Mount Gay's core range includes Mount Gay Silver, Mount Gay Eclipse, Mount Gay Black Barrel and Mount Gay XO alongside the annual limited editions 1703 Master Select and the Master Blender Collection.

Sagicor Financial Company Ltd. Announces Virtual Meeting of Shareholders and Availability of 2020 Management Information Circular, Annual Report and Annual Information Form

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Monday, May 10, 2021

b'TORONTO and BARBADOS, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Sagicor Financial Company Ltd. (TSX: SFC)("Sagicor") has announced that an annual and special meeting of shareholders will be held at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (Toronto, Canada) (11:00 a.m. Atlantic Standard Time (Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago) and 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (Jamaica)) on Friday, June 4, 2021.

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  • b'TORONTO and BARBADOS, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Sagicor Financial Company Ltd. (TSX: SFC)("Sagicor") has announced that an annual and special meeting of shareholders will be held at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (Toronto, Canada) (11:00 a.m. Atlantic Standard Time (Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago) and 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (Jamaica)) on Friday, June 4, 2021.
  • In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sagicor is holding the meeting as a completely virtual meeting, which will be conducted via live webcast.\nSagicor is using "notice-and-access" to deliver its meeting materials and, as a result, the notice of meeting and accompanying management information circular are accessible on Sagicor\'s website at https://www.sagicor.com/en/Investor-Relations/Annual-General-Meeting , under Sagicor\'s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com , and at https://docs.tsxtrust.com/2173 .
  • Sagicor offers a wide range of products and services, including life, health, and general insurance, banking, pensions, annuities, and real estate.
  • Sagicor\'s registered office is located at Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton, HM 11, Bermuda, with its principal office located at Cecil F De Caires Building, Wildey, St. Michael, Barbados.Additional information about Sagicor can be obtained by visiting www.sagicor.com .\n'

Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit Leads High-Level Delegation with United Nations

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

LONDON, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this week, the Government of Dominica met with the United Nations' sub-regional team for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.

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  • LONDON, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this week, the Government of Dominica met with the United Nations' sub-regional team for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.
  • Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit led the delegation, which other high-ranking government officials joined.
  • Prime Minister Skerrit described the meeting as the right step in strengthening Dominica and the UN's existing relationship.
  • The programme also supports the island's mission to become the world's first climate-resilient nation a feat pledged by the Prime Minister following Hurricane Maria.

Ryvex and SD Biosensor donate WHO approved COVID 19 antigen kits to Barbados and the OECS

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Monday, March 15, 2021

MIRAMAR, Fla., March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ryvex, LLC ( www.ryvex.net )in partnership with SD Biosensor ( www.sdbiosensor.com )have donated over 20,000 rapid Antigen tests to the OECS member states and Barbados.

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  • MIRAMAR, Fla., March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ryvex, LLC ( www.ryvex.net )in partnership with SD Biosensor ( www.sdbiosensor.com )have donated over 20,000 rapid Antigen tests to the OECS member states and Barbados.
  • The kits are scheduled to arrive this week to the different beneficiary island nations.
  • By the end of the month, Barbados had registered well over 1000 new cases of COVID-19.
  • Ryvex is the official distributor for SD Biosensor in The Caribbean region.

Windward Selected by CARICOM IMPACS to Enhance Maritime Security in the Caribbean

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Windward's AI-powered maritime intelligence platform will empowerCARICOM IMPACS and RSS to support CARICOM Member States in their fight against drug trafficking and illegal activitiesin the Caribbean's exclusive economic zones.

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  • Windward's AI-powered maritime intelligence platform will empowerCARICOM IMPACS and RSS to support CARICOM Member States in their fight against drug trafficking and illegal activitiesin the Caribbean's exclusive economic zones.
  • Despite a decrease in general maritime activity in the region during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in illicit maritime activities in the Caribbean in recent months.
  • "Windward's solution is key in our fight against illegal activities," said Lieutenant Colonel Michael Jones, Executive Director (Ag) of CARICOM.
  • "We are thrilled that CARICOM has chosen Windward to help protect its territorial waters throughout the Caribbean," said Ami Daniel, CEO and Co-Founder of Windward.

Sandals Royal Barbados Announces Impressive Expansion, Just In Time For Summer

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Monday, March 1, 2021

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sandals Resorts International (SRI) continues its development in the Caribbean as Sandals Royal Barbados breaks ground on an exciting new expansion, just in time for the summer season.

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  • MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sandals Resorts International (SRI) continues its development in the Caribbean as Sandals Royal Barbados breaks ground on an exciting new expansion, just in time for the summer season.
  • "Sandals Royal Barbados is the ultimate indulgent resort for couples who are looking for top-of-the-line luxury.
  • Two new culinary concepts will also be introduced at Sandals Royal Barbados, bringing the resort's total restaurant count to nine.
  • Sandals Royal Barbados is now accepting reservations for these accommodations for arrivals beginning July 1, 2021.

BIBA Launches BRIM 2021, a New Virtual Global Insurance & Risk Management Conference for Barbados

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

BIBA, the Association for Global Business in Barbados, is excited to announce its first virtual Barbados Risk & Insurance Management (BRIM) global conference in Barbados between March 24 and 25, 2021.

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  • BIBA, the Association for Global Business in Barbados, is excited to announce its first virtual Barbados Risk & Insurance Management (BRIM) global conference in Barbados between March 24 and 25, 2021.
  • Statistics from the Barbados Financial Services Commission show that Barbados has 279 captive insurance companies, the bulk of which are Canadian and American entities.
  • Biba serves as a voice for the development of global business in Barbados and has over 140 member firms at this time.
  • Biba has repositioned itself as the Association for Global Business to align with the vision of Barbados being a global business hub.

Vakrangee Limited Included in 2021 Bloomberg Gender-equality Index

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

MUMBAI, India, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vakrangee Limited is proud to share that we are honoured to be part of this year's Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).

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  • MUMBAI, India, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vakrangee Limited is proud to share that we are honoured to be part of this year's Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).
  • The 2021 Bloomberg GEI comprises of 380 companies across the world with a combined market capitalization of USD14 Trillion.
  • Commenting on this Mr. Dinesh Nandwana, MD & Group CEO, Vakrangee Ltd. said, "We are extremely proud to see that Vakrangee is recognized & included in 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.
  • Vakrangee was included in this year's index for scoring at or above global threshold established by Bloomberg to reflect a high level of disclosure and overall performance across the framework's five pillars.