Commonwealth of Nations

East African LED Lighting Markets to 2024: Projected to Witness a CAGR of Approx 12% During 2019-2024

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Friday, September 6, 2019
Countries, International organizations, Bazaars, Marketplace, Commonwealth of Nations, Kenya

This latest report provides a detailed insight into the East Africa LED Lighting market covering a comprehensive analysis on Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and other East African markets.

Key Points: 
  • This latest report provides a detailed insight into the East Africa LED Lighting market covering a comprehensive analysis on Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and other East African markets.
  • How has the East Africa LED Lighting market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What are the various stages in the value chain of the East Africa LED Lighting market?
  • What is the degree of competition in the East Africa LED Lighting market?

Notice from the Office of the Secretary - Ontario Securities Commission

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Friday, August 30, 2019
The Dominion Bank, Toronto–Dominion Bank, Dominion, Settlement, Law, Commonwealth of Nations, Contents

TORONTO, Aug. 30, 2019 /CNW/ - The Commission issued an Order approving the Settlement Agreement reached between Staff of the Commission and the Toronto-Dominion Bankin the above named matter.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 30, 2019 /CNW/ - The Commission issued an Order approving the Settlement Agreement reached between Staff of the Commission and the Toronto-Dominion Bankin the above named matter.
  • A copy of the Order dated August 30, 2019, Settlement Agreement dated August 23, 2019 and Oral Reasons for Approval of Settlement dated August 30, 2019 are available at www.osc.gov.on.ca .

KT Corp. Unveils Global Epidemic Prevention Platform in Ghana

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Sunday, August 18, 2019
Countries, Commonwealth of Nations, Ghana Health Service, Government of Ghana, Geography of Africa, GHANA, KT Corporation, GHS

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- KT Corp. (KRX: 030200; NYSE: KT) said its Global Epidemic Prevention Platform (GEPP) started service in Ghana on 14th, the first such endeavor outside of Korea.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- KT Corp. (KRX: 030200; NYSE: KT) said its Global Epidemic Prevention Platform (GEPP) started service in Ghana on 14th, the first such endeavor outside of Korea.
  • KT, the leading Korean telecommunication provider, announced that the landmark platform, GEPP Ghana, was officially launched after a ceremony held at Accra City Hotel in the Ghanaian capital.
  • The project, in conjunction with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), is the first public-private partnership between Korea and the West African country.
  • The platform is the result of a joint effort by KT and the Ghanaian government to advance Ghana's health information system using information and communications technology (ICT).

Advantage 360 Expands with the Win of New Customer and Incumbent Service Provider Tonga Communications Corporation

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Friday, July 12, 2019
Countries, Airlines, Commonwealth of Nations, Avianca, Volaris, Álvaro Obregón, Mexico City, TONGA

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., July 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Advantage 360 , a Global provider of convergent business and operations systems to communications service providers, today announced that it has signed an agreement to deliver Tonga Communications Corporation's (TCC) full lifecycle customer management solution.

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  • RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., July 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Advantage 360 , a Global provider of convergent business and operations systems to communications service providers, today announced that it has signed an agreement to deliver Tonga Communications Corporation's (TCC) full lifecycle customer management solution.
  • "As we looked at our Systems strategy, TCC required a true end-to-end manager of all our customer transactions," said Mr. Timote Katoanga, CEO Tonga Communications Corporation.
  • With the acquisition of Advantage 360 by Volaris Group Comms & Media, we knew this significant investment was safe!"
  • "We are thrilled to be providing TCC with this strategic solution," said Tony Garcia CEO Advantage 360 and Volaris Group Comms & Media Group Leader.

Outcome of the 'Trinco 5' Case is Emblematic of Sri Lanka Not Delivering Justice for Serious Crimes Committed Against Tamil Civilians

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Friday, July 12, 2019
Countries, Aftermath of the Sri Lankan Civil War, Tamil Eelam, Sri Lankan Civil War, Commonwealth of Nations, Sri Lanka, International organizations, Alleged war crimes during the final stages of the Sri Lankan Civil War

The case known as 'Trinco 5' remains one of the highest profile killings in Sri Lanka to have received domestic and international attention.

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  • The case known as 'Trinco 5' remains one of the highest profile killings in Sri Lanka to have received domestic and international attention.
  • "In such an environment, Tamil victims receiving justice in an exclusively Sri Lankan judicial system is next to impossible."
  • It is the responsibility of all right-thinking people and the international community to ensure impunity is ended in Sri Lanka and justice is served, not only on the emblematic cases, but for all serious cases of atrocity crimes committed in the country.
  • That is the best insurance to prevent Sri Lanka from returning to its despicable past.

Lords debates Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Sports, Commonwealth Games, Birmingham, Commonwealth of Nations, Events, Politics

Peers discuss key purpose and principles of bill

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  • Members of the Lords, includinga boardmember of theMade in the Midlandscampaign for regional industry and thepresident of the International Association of Athletics Federations, will discuss the key principles and purpose of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill during second reading, on Tuesday 25 June.
  • Lord Ashton of Hyde (Conservative), parliamentary under-secretary in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, is expected to open the debate on the bill and respond on behalf of the government.
  • provide operational support for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, to be held in Birmingham and other venues across the West Midlands
    empowergovernment ministers and the Organising Committee to ensure delivery of the Games in relation to funding, ticketing, advertising, trade and transport

South Pacific Islands - Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband - Statistics and Analyses

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Countries, Island countries, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the United Nations, Small Island Developing States, Islands, Commonwealth of Nations, Broadband, Papua New Guinea, FIJI, Solomon Islands, Internet access

The South Pacific Islands have recently attracted international interest due to the infrastructure developments occurring in this unique part of the world.

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  • The South Pacific Islands have recently attracted international interest due to the infrastructure developments occurring in this unique part of the world.
  • The demand for data based services in the Pacific region is growing, aligning with similar trends around the world.
  • In particular, the demand for mobile broadband is increasing due to mobile services being the primary and most wide-spread source for Internet access across the region.
  • The three largest countries in terms of population include Papua New Guinea, Fiji and the Solomon Islands.

Rand Capital Announces Preliminary Results of Special Meeting with Shareholders Supporting All Proposals

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Technology, Software, Small business, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Professional services, Finance, Commonwealth of Nations, Currency, South African rand, Economy

Rand Capital Corporation (Nasdaq:RAND) (Rand or Rand Capital), a business development company, announced today that based on the preliminary voting results provided by the independent inspector of election, but subject to certification of the final voting results by the independent inspector of election, all proposals related to the transformational transactions with East Asset Management, LLC (East) were approved at a special meeting of shareholders (the Meeting) held on May 16, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • Rand Capital Corporation (Nasdaq:RAND) (Rand or Rand Capital), a business development company, announced today that based on the preliminary voting results provided by the independent inspector of election, but subject to certification of the final voting results by the independent inspector of election, all proposals related to the transformational transactions with East Asset Management, LLC (East) were approved at a special meeting of shareholders (the Meeting) held on May 16, 2019.
  • Rand expects the transaction to close in the second half of 2019, subject to receipt of required regulatory approvals.
  • Rand currently focuses its equity investments in early or expansion stage companies and generally lends to more mature companies.
  • Except as required by applicable law, Rand Capital assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this release.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the 10th anniversary of the end of the armed conflict in Sri Lanka

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Saturday, May 18, 2019
Countries, Commonwealth of Nations, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Aftermath of the Sri Lankan Civil War, Reactions to the end of the Sri Lankan Civil War, Sri Lankan Civil War

OTTAWA, May 18, 2019 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the anniversary of the end of the armed conflict in Sri Lanka:

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  • OTTAWA, May 18, 2019 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the anniversary of the end of the armed conflict in Sri Lanka:
    "Today marks the 10th anniversary of the end of the armed conflict in Sri Lanka.
  • "Over the past decade, I have met many Tamil-Canadians personally affected by the war.
  • Canada continues to offer its full support to the Government of Sri Lanka and all those working toward accountability, justice, peace, and reconciliation on the island.
  • We also pause to remember the many people in Sri Lanka and around the world affected by the devastating terrorist attacks on hotels and churches on Easter Sunday.