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JNA Awards honouring three retail pioneers for their lifetime achievements

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Friday, August 23, 2019

A long-standing commitment to innovation and craftsmanship has contributed to the Group's success, along with that of its iconic retail brand, and has been embodied in its rich 90 year heritage.

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  • A long-standing commitment to innovation and craftsmanship has contributed to the Group's success, along with that of its iconic retail brand, and has been embodied in its rich 90 year heritage.
  • This supports the Group by fostering excellence and extending opportunities along the entire value chain to communities and industry partners across the world.
  • It also enjoys a favourable taxation policy and is operated in accordance with international best practices of the diamond industry.
  • Established in 2000, the SDE is a non-profit, self-regulating membership organisation and a member of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses.

Chinese Home Appliance Brand KONKA Continuing Cooperation to Explore New Opportunities for Global Development

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Friday, August 23, 2019

Former Prime Minister of Egypt, the Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Egypt, the Secretary-General of the Cairo Chamber of Commerce and main partners of KONKA in Egypt were present at the event.

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  • Former Prime Minister of Egypt, the Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Egypt, the Secretary-General of the Cairo Chamber of Commerce and main partners of KONKA in Egypt were present at the event.
  • This comes as another milestone for KONKA to explore the African market.
  • Earlier, KONKA had already begun to explore the African market by formally joining hands with JUMIA, the largest e-commerce platform in Africa.
  • When the market operations and development get stable, KONKA's influence may be further spread to the Middle East, Africa and even Euro-American region.

PriceSmart Announces Plans to Build a New Warehouse Club in Colombia

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

The 170th Street Bogota Club will be the 8th club in Colombia and our fourth currently under development, including clubs in Guatemala, Panama, and Costa Rica," commented Sherry Bahrambeygui, CEO of PriceSmart, Inc.

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  • The 170th Street Bogota Club will be the 8th club in Colombia and our fourth currently under development, including clubs in Guatemala, Panama, and Costa Rica," commented Sherry Bahrambeygui, CEO of PriceSmart, Inc.
  • PriceSmart, headquartered in San Diego, owns and operates U.S.-style membership shopping warehouse clubs in Latin America and the Caribbean, selling high quality merchandise at low prices to PriceSmart members.
  • The Company is currently constructing and plans to open warehouse clubs in San Cristobal, Guatemala and Panama City, Panama, in the fall of 2019.
  • The Company also plans to build a new warehouse club in Liberia, Costa Rica, and Bogota, Colombia and open them in the summer and fall of 2020, respectively.

Blue Nile Announces Sean Kell as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

SEATTLE, Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Nile, the largest online retailer of certified diamonds and fine jewelry, today announced the appointment of Sean Kell as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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  • SEATTLE, Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Nile, the largest online retailer of certified diamonds and fine jewelry, today announced the appointment of Sean Kell as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
  • Kell most recently served as Chief Executive Officer at A Place for Mom, America's largest senior living referral service, where he was responsible for developing an enduring, revered and trusted brand, creating a strong culture and delivering significant business growth.
  • "Blue Nile revolutionized the consumer experience of purchasing diamonds and fine jewelry online," said Kell.
  • "Kell succeeds Eric Anderson, who has served as the company's interim Chief Executive Officer since January 2019.

Gambia Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Statistics and Analyses 2019 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, August 19, 2019

The "Gambia - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Gambia - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Gambia's telecom market is dominated by the incumbent telco Gamtel, which retains a monopoly on fixed-line telephony services.
  • There are four mobile networks providing effective competition.
  • The market's leader is Africell, with about 65% market share, while Comium and QCell compete closely for second and third place.

Statement by the Prime Minister on Afghanistan's Independence Day

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Monday, August 19, 2019

OTTAWA, Aug. 19, 2019 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement in recognition of Afghanistan's 100th Independence Day:

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  • OTTAWA, Aug. 19, 2019 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement in recognition of Afghanistan's 100th Independence Day:
    "Today, I join Afghans and the Afghan-Canadian community to celebrate one hundred years of Afghanistan's independence.
  • "Over the century following independence, the people of Afghanistan have shown incredible resilience in the face of adversity.
  • Here in Canada, Afghan-Canadians continue to show immense strength and perseverance, breaking down barriers and helping to shape our country for the better each day.
  • I extend my best wishes to everyone celebrating Afghanistan's Independence Day, here in Canada and around the world."

US Court Refuses To Halt Discovery Against Kazakh State Assets Held Around The World

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Monday, August 19, 2019

v. Rep. of Kazakhstan, noting that the court will no longer tolerate Kazakhstan's continued stonewalling of discovery efforts.

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  • v. Rep. of Kazakhstan, noting that the court will no longer tolerate Kazakhstan's continued stonewalling of discovery efforts.
  • The Stati parties are seeking discovery of Kazakh assets as a result of Kazakhstan's refusal to honor a final US$535 million judgment against it.
  • Noting that the court has the "full panoply of remedies and sanctions available" if needed, the court indicated that it no longer would tolerate Kazakhstan's refusal to provide discovery.
  • The court ordered Kazakhstan to produce documents identifying its U.S. and non-U.S. assets by no later than Nov. 8, 2019.

US Court Refuses To Halt Discovery Against Kazakh State Assets Held Around The World

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Monday, August 19, 2019

v. Rep. of Kazakhstan, noting that the court will no longer tolerate Kazakhstan's continued stonewalling of discovery efforts.

Key Points: 
  • v. Rep. of Kazakhstan, noting that the court will no longer tolerate Kazakhstan's continued stonewalling of discovery efforts.
  • The Stati parties are seeking discovery of Kazakh assets as a result of Kazakhstan's refusal to honor a final US$535 million judgment against it.
  • Noting that the court has the "full panoply of remedies and sanctions available" if needed, the court indicated that it no longer would tolerate Kazakhstan's refusal to provide discovery.
  • The court ordered Kazakhstan to produce documents identifying its U.S. and non-U.S. assets by no later than Nov. 8, 2019.

Georgia Capital PLC Announces 1H19 Financial Results

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

Georgia Capital PLC ("the Group") has published today its first half 2019 financial results.

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  • Georgia Capital PLC ("the Group") has published today its first half 2019 financial results.
  • The results announcement together with the supplementary financial information is available on the Groups website at https://georgiacapital.ge/ir/financial-results .
  • Georgia Capital PLC 1H19 results presentations are available on the Groups website at https://georgiacapital.ge/ir/presentations .
  • Georgia Capital has delivered an excellent performance in the first half of 2019, as our NAV per share increased by 21.6% to GEL 54 at 30 June 2019.

Goway Globetrotters Beat the Crowds and Save on Iceland Tours

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Friday, August 16, 2019

GLENDALE, Calif., Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With lighter crowds, relatively mild weather and the spectacular beauty of the northern lights, winter tends to surprise visitors to Iceland .

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  • GLENDALE, Calif., Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With lighter crowds, relatively mild weather and the spectacular beauty of the northern lights, winter tends to surprise visitors to Iceland .
  • Goway is inviting travellers to challenge their expectations on its popular Iceland Complete Coach Tour , a 9-day round trip from Reykjavik.
  • Globetrotters who book by August 30, 2019 will save US $250 on departures from October to April, 2019-20.
  • Each year as the summer crowds leave, Iceland prepares for the stark beauty of its cooler months, when glacial ice caves and the northern lights steal the show.