Barbados

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of TD Reinsurance (Barbados) Inc.

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
Banking, Professional services, Insurance, Finance, Economy, Finance, Money, Credit rating agencies, Types of insurance, Actuarial science, Reinsurance, AM Best, Insurance

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of a+ of TD Reinsurance (Barbados) Inc. (TD Re) (Barbados).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of a+ of TD Reinsurance (Barbados) Inc. (TD Re) (Barbados).
  • TD Re principally reinsures credit insurance policies underwritten by third-party life insurance carriers on consumer loans originated by TD Banks Canadian retail branches.
  • 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 .

More than 130,000 Students Across the Caribbean to Benefit from Virtual Learning Platform

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Consumer electronics, Technology, Audio, Video, Primary, Secondary, Education, Philanthropy, Teens, Children, Foundation, Family, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Consumer, Internet, Mobile, Wireless, Teacher, Flow, C&W Communications, Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation, One on One Educational Services Limited

Over 130,000 kindergarten, primary and secondary school students across the Caribbean will benefit from the Flow Study program FREE of charge from now through June 15.

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  • Over 130,000 kindergarten, primary and secondary school students across the Caribbean will benefit from the Flow Study program FREE of charge from now through June 15.
  • This is a platform developed by some of the best Caribbean teachers for Caribbean nationals.
  • Our platform has the capacity to facilitate all students to learn at their own pace, anytime, anywhere and from any device.
  • Additionally, we provide content development services, content curation & research and content licensing for our partners within the Caribbean and Latin American space.

Mount Gay Unveils A New Chapter For The Brand In 2020

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Countries, Distilled drinks, Rums, Mount Gay Rum, Food and drink, Americas, Branker, Barbados

ST. LUCY, Barbados, March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mount Gay, the world's oldest running rum distillery established in 1703, unveils a new chapter for the brand in 2020.

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  • ST. LUCY, Barbados, March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mount Gay, the world's oldest running rum distillery established in 1703, unveils a new chapter for the brand in 2020.
  • In her new role, Branker revisited Mount Gay's core blends whilst simultaneously considering the discerning palate of the high-end brown spirit enthusiasts and appreciating Mount Gay's steadfast brand loyalty.
  • As a result, Branker has created a new blend for Mount Gay Black Barrel and an enhanced blend for Mount Gay XO, both of which she is thrilled to debut to global markets this year.
  • In addition to the work that she has done on Black Barrel, Branker revisited Mount Gay XO where she enriched the blend.

Solar Provider Group Plans to Invest USD 250M in Brazil

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Monday, December 23, 2019
Building Systems, Alternative energy, Energy, Construction & Property, Urban planning, Articles, Energy, Bright green environmentalism, Low-carbon economy, Renewable energy, Renewable energy technology, Technological change, Energy conversion, Solar power in the United States, Solar power in India

Solar Provider Group (SPG), a Toronto, Canada based global solar development company, has arranged a team to enter the Brazilian solar market with the goal to complete investments totaling USD 250 million over the next five years.

Key Points: 
  • Solar Provider Group (SPG), a Toronto, Canada based global solar development company, has arranged a team to enter the Brazilian solar market with the goal to complete investments totaling USD 250 million over the next five years.
  • The solar market in Brazil is growing exponentially, with 3.3 GW deployed in 2019 alone, 44% growth since 2018, and an estimated 126 GW by 2040.
  • Additionally, in a 2015 survey done by DataSenado, 85% of Brazilians supported more public investments in renewable energies, such as solar and wind.
  • I am excited at the opportunity the Brazilian market represents, for both Solar Provider Group, and the global solar industry.

IGT Extends Private Management Agreement with The Barbados Lottery License Holders for 10 Years

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Gambling, Lotteries, Entertainment, International Game Technology, Barbados Lottery, National Lottery, Integrated Telecom Technology

LONDON, Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) announced that its subsidiary, IGT Global Services Limited (hereinafter "IGT"), has signed a 10-year extension to its existing agreement to provide its Private Management Lottery services to the four license holders and beneficiaries of The Barbados Lottery.

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  • LONDON, Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) announced that its subsidiary, IGT Global Services Limited (hereinafter "IGT"), has signed a 10-year extension to its existing agreement to provide its Private Management Lottery services to the four license holders and beneficiaries of The Barbados Lottery.
  • The extension enables IGT to continue to provide its current private management lottery services, including its industry-leading sales, marketing, advertising, and retail agent services.
  • IGT has operated The Barbados Lottery since the Lottery's inception in 2005.
  • "This amendment to extend our private management lottery services in Barbados demonstrates all four beneficiaries' confidence in IGT's expertise in responsibly growing the Lottery,"said Declan Harkin, IGT Chief Operating Officer, International Lottery.

Barbados' Airport Grants Five-Year Media Contract to Clear Channel Airports

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Thursday, November 7, 2019
Countries, Grantley Adams International Airport, Grantley, Seawell, Americas, Miami International Airport, Barbados, Islands

SEAWELL, CHRIST CHURCH, Barbados, Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Brands targeting airline passengers in Barbados now have access to cutting-edge marketing opportunities in Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) via a first of its kind partnership with Clear Channel Airports (CCA), the Americas-based airports business of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCO).

Key Points: 
  • SEAWELL, CHRIST CHURCH, Barbados, Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Brands targeting airline passengers in Barbados now have access to cutting-edge marketing opportunities in Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) via a first of its kind partnership with Clear Channel Airports (CCA), the Americas-based airports business of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCO).
  • CCA will design and launch a contemporary media program for GAIA that captures the spirit of Barbados, the most affluent and developed Eastern Caribbean country.
  • "Our diligence confirmed that Clear Channel Airports is the airport media innovator and leader," said Terry Layne, Acting CEO, Grantley Adams International Airport, "The sophisticated media program CCA proposed is comprehensive, best-in-class and will deliver what brands want, and, improve the overall experience for our valued customers."
  • GAIA's airport traffic for 2018 was 2.19 million reflecting the continued yearly increase from the dip in 2013 when there were 1.85 million passengers using the airport.

Caribbean CAGE LLC, An RLJ Majority-Owned Company, Has Become The Pre-Eminent Video Lottery ("VLT") And Video Gaming ("VGT") Terminal Operator In The Caribbean Community With Lottery and Gaming Operations in Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, St Kitts,

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Countries, Americas, British Leeward Islands, Member states of the Caribbean Community, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the United Nations, Small Island Developing States, World, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, Antigua, Barbuda, Barbados

Robert B. Washington stated, "the CAGE Companies have entered into new twenty-year exclusive contracts in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados and Saint Lucia during the Third Quarter 2019."

Key Points: 
  • Robert B. Washington stated, "the CAGE Companies have entered into new twenty-year exclusive contracts in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados and Saint Lucia during the Third Quarter 2019."
  • Washington also stated, "We are very pleased to have Antigua and Barbuda join with our other countries in the Caribbean Community.
  • We believe our system, games and terminals are world-class and provide exciting games, legal compliance and attractive returns to our loyal players."
  • The RLJ Companies, founded by Robert L. Johnson, is an innovative business network that provides strategic investments in a diverse portfolio of companies.

Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley to deliver address on climate change at National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker this Thursday, Sept. 26

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Countries, Mottley, Americas, Barbados, Islands, Prime minister

"Make no mistake," said Prime Minister Mottley, "there will be mass migration by climate refugees that will destabilize the countries of the world that are not on the frontline of this climate crisis."

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  • "Make no mistake," said Prime Minister Mottley, "there will be mass migration by climate refugees that will destabilize the countries of the world that are not on the frontline of this climate crisis."
  • The Headliners Newsmaker program will be held in the National Press Club's McClendon Room.
  • The National Press Club is located on the 13th floor of the National Press Building at 529 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
  • Lindsay Underwood for the National Press Club; [email protected] , (202) 662-7561
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Ross University School of Medicine Welcomes New Class with White Coat Ceremony

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Monday, September 9, 2019
University, Nursing, Practice Management, Education, Other Health, General Health, Health, Training, Adtalem Global Education, Education in the United States, Ross University School of Medicine, Companies, Education, EduPristine, Ibmec, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Chamberlain University, Becker Professional Education, Ross University, American University of the Caribbean, University, Nursing, Practice Management, Education, Other Health, General Health, Health, Training, Adtalem Global Education, Education in the United States, Ross University School of Medicine, Companies, Education, EduPristine, Ibmec, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Chamberlain University, Becker Professional Education, Ross University, American University of the Caribbean

Its an honor to witness the next step in the students journey to becoming exceptional health care professionals, said Cox.

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  • Its an honor to witness the next step in the students journey to becoming exceptional health care professionals, said Cox.
  • Dr. William F. Owen, Jr., M.D., FACP, RUSM dean and chancellor, reinforced the significance of the ceremony and of the students commitment to careers in medicine.
  • Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) is an institution of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States.
  • Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE: ATGE; member S&P MidCap 400 Index) is a leading workforce solutions provider and the parent organization of Adtalem Educacional do Brasil (IBMEC, Damsio and Wyden institutions), American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, Becker Professional Education, Chamberlain University, EduPristine, Ross University School of Medicine and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.

Ross University School of Medicine and Saint Peter’s University Partner to Increase Physician Diversity

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Hispanic, Health, Consumer, Other Health, Training, Other Education, University, Practice Management, Education, Hospitals, Surnames, Surname, Ross University School of Medicine, Adtalem Global Education, Medical school, Ross University, Peters, Names, Saint Peter’s, Adtalem Global Education

In an effort to drive diversity in the physician workforce, Saint Peters University and Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) announced an agreement to help more Hispanics attend medical school.

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  • In an effort to drive diversity in the physician workforce, Saint Peters University and Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) announced an agreement to help more Hispanics attend medical school.
  • The agreement, signed today at Saint Peters campus, creates an educational pathway program for Saint Peters graduates to study medicine at RUSM.
  • Qualified Saint Peters students who earn full acceptance into the medical school will receive a scholarship for first semester tuition at the RUSM campus in Barbados.
  • Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) is an institution of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE).