Commonwealth of Nations

Dominica's Dynamic Leadership Secures 70,000 Vaccination Jabs from India

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Countries, Roosevelt Skerrit, Commonwealth of Nations, Elections in Dominica, Lesser Antilles, Skerrit, DOMINICA, Melissa Poponne Skerrit, In Dominica

This comes after Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit wrote to his Indian counterpart Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting the vaccine.

Key Points: 
  • This comes after Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit wrote to his Indian counterpart Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting the vaccine.
  • With India initially supplying vaccines to its Asian neighbours, Dominica is the first Caribbean nation to receive the vaccination a testimony to the strong leadership of Prime Minister Skerrit.
  • As one of the youngest Prime Ministers elected, Prime Minister Skerrit has, since 2004, been instrumental in driving positive change in Dominica.
  • In an incredible feat, Dominica arranged the vaccine to be flown over 9000 miles from India for the protection of its people.

Ingersoll Rand Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2020 Earnings Release

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Engineering, Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Currency, Ingersoll, Commonwealth of Nations, IR, Rand, South African rand, Economy

Ingersoll Rand Inc., (NYSE: IR) a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions, will issue its fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 earnings release after the market closes on Monday, February 22, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Ingersoll Rand Inc., (NYSE: IR) a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions, will issue its fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 earnings release after the market closes on Monday, February 22, 2021.
  • Ingersoll Rand will also host a live earnings conference call to discuss the fourth-quarter and full-year results on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 8 a.m. (Eastern time).
  • To participate in the call, please dial 1-833-502-0496, domestically, or 1-778-560-2573, internationally, and use conference ID 8431426, or ask to be joined into the Ingersoll Rand call.
  • A replay of the webcast will be available after conclusion of the conference and can be accessed on the Ingersoll Rand Investor Relations website.

Commonwealth Hotels Promotes Mike Hoelscher to Newly Added Field Director of Sales Position

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Friday, January 22, 2021
Articles, Kentucky, Commonwealth of Nations, Covington, Sales, United States

COVINGTON, Ky., Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Commonwealth Hotels is excited to announce the promotion of Mike Hoelscher to the position of Field Director of Sales and Marketing.

Key Points: 
  • COVINGTON, Ky., Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Commonwealth Hotels is excited to announce the promotion of Mike Hoelscher to the position of Field Director of Sales and Marketing.
  • He will lead his property sales teams in Commonwealth properties located throughout Ohio and Indiana.
  • Mike Hoelscher solidifies Commonwealth's expansion into a fourth region of hotels.
  • Mike joined the Commonwealth team in August 2020, first as a Task Force Sales Manager.

ODU'S STATE OF THE COMMONWEALTH REPORT: COVID-19 DEFINED LIFE IN VIRGINIA IN 2020, AND ITS IMPACT WILL PERSIST FOR YEARS

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Monday, December 21, 2020
Articles, Health, Commonwealth of Nations, Political history of Canada, COVID-19 pandemic, Infectious diseases, Helen Dragas

The march of that virus into the global COVID-19 pandemic means that the 2020 State of the Commonwealth Report has taken a different tone.

Key Points: 
  • The march of that virus into the global COVID-19 pandemic means that the 2020 State of the Commonwealth Report has taken a different tone.
  • The 142-page report was released online on Sunday by the Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy.
  • For six years, the Dragas Center has produced the State of the Commonwealth Report, a multi-faceted, data-driven examination of issues of importance to Virginians.
  • A downloadable copy of this year's State of the Commonwealth or any of the Dragas Center's reports are available at http://www.ceapodu.com/ .

HOOKED ON THE CROWN? VISIT MALTA AND FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ROYALTY WHEN QUEEN ELIZABETH AND PRINCE PHILIP MADE MALTA THEIR HOME

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Countries, Elizabeth II, Villa Guardamangia, Gwardamanġa, Europe, Commonwealth of Nations, Battenberg family, House of Windsor, MALTA, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

The opening of The Crown shows Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip in Malta, the Queen is being driven in a speedboat while taking photographs of the prince rowing in the stunning blue waters of Malta (Season 1, Ep.

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  • The opening of The Crown shows Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip in Malta, the Queen is being driven in a speedboat while taking photographs of the prince rowing in the stunning blue waters of Malta (Season 1, Ep.
  • In another episode, Prince Philip expresses his desire to move back to Malta and go back to happier times.
  • Queen Elizabeth II often vacationed in Malta and spent what she called, the happiest years of her life, living in Villa Guardamangia.
  • The villa served as the residence of then-Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip while he was stationed in Malta as a naval officer.

Rand Capital Makes Largest Initial Funding of $3.8 Million with Caitec Inc.

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Professional services, Retail, Consumer, Specialty, Pets, Finance, Banking, Currency, Commonwealth of Nations, Rand, South African rand, RAND Corporation, Think tanks

Rand Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: RAND) (Rand), a business development company, today announced that it recently funded an initial investment in Caitec Inc., a rapidly growing provider of specialty pet products.

Key Points: 
  • Rand Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: RAND) (Rand), a business development company, today announced that it recently funded an initial investment in Caitec Inc., a rapidly growing provider of specialty pet products.
  • Rand invested $3.5 million through a 14% subordinated secured note and an additional $300,000 in Class A Preferred stock.
  • Allen F. (Pete) Grum, President and Chief Executive Officer, noted, The investment in Caitec represents a key transition point for Rand, as it represents one of the largest initial financings into a business in our history.
  • Except as required by applicable law, Rand assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this release.

Ingersoll Rand Announces Third-Quarter 2020 Earnings Release

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Engineering, Energy, Manufacturing, Oil, Gas, Currency, Ingersoll, Commonwealth of Nations, Rand, South African rand, IR, Economy

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE: IR), a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions, will issue its third-quarter 2020 earnings release after the market closes on Monday, November 2, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE: IR), a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions, will issue its third-quarter 2020 earnings release after the market closes on Monday, November 2, 2020.
  • Ingersoll Rand will also host a live earnings conference call to discuss the third-quarter results on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 10 a.m. (Eastern time).
  • To participate in the call, please dial 1-833-502-0496, domestically, or 1-778-560-2573, internationally, and use conference ID, 9265953, or ask to be joined into the Ingersoll Rand call.
  • A replay of the webcast will be available after conclusion of the conference and can be accessed on the Ingersoll Rand Investor Relations website.

Over 400 Acres Acquired for Dominica's First International Airport, Funded by Citizenship by Investment

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Countries, Lesser Antilles, Commonwealth of Nations, DOMINICA, Roosevelt Skerrit, Skerrit, Dominica citizenship by investment programme, Dominica–India relations

LONDON, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- During a weekly government programme, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit shared updates on the Commonwealth of Dominica's anticipated international airport.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- During a weekly government programme, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit shared updates on the Commonwealth of Dominica's anticipated international airport.
  • According to the PM, around 411 acres has now been acquired with rapid progress being made.
  • The Government of Dominica has been earmarking $5 million every month from its popular Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme for the last few years to fund the project.
  • Once completed, the international airport will be Dominica's first and will improve air access in the country.

Who can vote in UK elections?

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Law of the United Kingdom, Nationality law, British nationality law, United Kingdom and the European Union, Elections in the United Kingdom, Nationality, Politics, Commonwealth citizen, Government of the United Kingdom, Commonwealth of Nations, Right of expatriates to vote in their country of origin, Right of foreigners to vote

In recent years the rules on who can vote in which election in the UK have diverged depending which bit of the UK you live in.

Key Points: 
  • In recent years the rules on who can vote in which election in the UK have diverged depending which bit of the UK you live in.
  • Non-British Citizens

    The right of some non-British residents, namely Commonwealth and Irish citizens, to vote in UK elections is a result of historic ties with the UK.

  • Citizens of the Republic of Ireland who are resident in the UK are eligible to register for, and vote in, all elections in the UK.
  • Qualifying Commonwealth citizens who are resident in the UK are eligible to register for, and vote in, all elections in the UK.

World Bank's $75m Towards Dominica's Digital Economy Will 'Transform Lives', Minister Says

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Friday, August 14, 2020
Countries, DOMINICA, World, Commonwealth of Nations, Outline of Dominica

LONDON, Aug. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Bank will provide the Commonwealth of Dominica with US$75 million to assist in transformation of the country's digital economy.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Aug. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Bank will provide the Commonwealth of Dominica with US$75 million to assist in transformation of the country's digital economy.
  • Honourable Cassani Laville, the Minister for Digital Economy, said that the way business is conducted will improve in Dominica in a government statement on August 11th.
  • The Government of Dominica introduced the Ministry of Digital Economy to synchronise the island with the way the world has been utilising modern technology, according to the statement.
  • Minister Laville explained that an improved digital economy would mean the reduction of the cost of citizen transactions though the internet.