Island countries

With the Caribbean & Haitian industry on the verge of collapse, George Sainteus provides opportunities for immigrants in America

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Countries, Greater Antilles, Island countries, Member states of the United Nations, Republics, Small Island Developing States, Haiti

Upon arriving in America George wanted to provide a better life for himself and his family and took nothing for granted.

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  • Upon arriving in America George wanted to provide a better life for himself and his family and took nothing for granted.
  • He later attended Monroe College where he secured his MBA and an advanced diploma in Project Management from NYU.
  • As an immigrant in America George recognizes some of the challenges many immigrants face and sought to provide opportunities for other Haitian and Caribbean natives.
  • Additionally, in light of the recent news regarding the Haitian President Assassination, George wanted to highlight the beautiful aspects of the Haitian culture.

43 Per Cent of Canadian Companies Plan to Add New Positions in Second Half of 2021

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Countries, Island countries, Employment, Recruitment, TAIWAN, Articles

According to the "State of Canadian Hiring" survey of 800 senior managers, 43 per cent of respondents anticipate adding new permanent positions in the second half of 2021, and another 54 per cent plan to fill vacated positions or bring back temporarily laid off employees.

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  • According to the "State of Canadian Hiring" survey of 800 senior managers, 43 per cent of respondents anticipate adding new permanent positions in the second half of 2021, and another 54 per cent plan to fill vacated positions or bring back temporarily laid off employees.
  • According to the research, some companies are pulling out the stops to entice prospective hires:
    But there are some non-negotiables.
  • When faced with a lengthy hiring process, 59 per cent of companies are broadening their search beyond their geography to find qualified candidates.
  • The online survey was developed by Robert Half and conducted by an independent research firm from June 4 to July 1, 2021.

Leading Caribbean Investment Agencies Partner To Deliver Aid To Volcano Stricken St. Vincent And The Grenadines

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Countries, Volcanoes, Landforms, Island countries, Member states of the Caribbean Community, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the United Nations, Small Island Developing States, La Soufrière, Saint Vincent, Barbados, Soufrière

MIAMI and BARBADOS, Caribbean, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of persons still displaced on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, (SVG), from the La Soufriere volcano of April 9th, two leading private Caribbean investment agencies last week handed over some US$50,000 worth of supplies officially to the government, through the National Emergency Management Organization, (NEMO) SVG.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI and BARBADOS, Caribbean, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of persons still displaced on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, (SVG), from the La Soufriere volcano of April 9th, two leading private Caribbean investment agencies last week handed over some US$50,000 worth of supplies officially to the government, through the National Emergency Management Organization, (NEMO) SVG.
  • Felicia J. Persaud, founder and CEO of Invest Caribbean , the global private sector investment agency based in New York and South Florida, and Danielle Corbin, executive chairman of The Ritzury Group , the global project services agency of the Caribbean, based in Barbados, paused their joint international investment efforts on April 10th to set up the " Saint Vincent Volcano Disaster Relief" to accept donations soon after the volcano erupted.
  • The group's focus now, through its Saint Vincent Volcano Disaster Relief GoFundMe , is raising additional funds to financially help Sponsor A Farmer, a Small Business Owner and a Family, to help them relocate and build back stronger amid the hurricane season.
  • Support the effort today at the Saint Vincent Volcano Disaster Relief on GoFundMe or https://gofund.me/7231b33f

Heads of State join CEOs and UN Chiefs in calling for accelerated corporate action on sustainability to recover better from COVID-19

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Countries, World, Island countries, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the United Nations, Small Island Developing States, Halimah Yacob, JAMAICA, Singapore, Halima

Amidst a pandemic, an economic crisis and a climate emergency, business as usual is no longer an option.

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  • Amidst a pandemic, an economic crisis and a climate emergency, business as usual is no longer an option.
  • And to make clear to governments that climate action will be welcomed and not resisted across the economy.
  • Government speakers who participated in this years event included President of the Republic of Singapore, Mdm Halimah Yacob; Prime Minister of Jamaica, H.E.
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Seabourn Charts A 65-day Nautical Journey With New "Grand Pacific Voyage 2022: A World Of Islands"; Now Open For Sale

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Countries, Island countries, Small Island Developing States, Islands, Carnival Corporation & plc, Seabourn Cruise Line, Ureparapara, Maupiti, Tahiti, FIJI, FRENCH POLYNESIA

"French Polynesia and Tahiti belong on everyone\'s must-visit list, and there is no more appealing way to check them off than on board Seabourn Odyssey.

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  • "French Polynesia and Tahiti belong on everyone\'s must-visit list, and there is no more appealing way to check them off than on board Seabourn Odyssey.
  • Destinations with the excursions include Maupiti Island, French Polynesia; Ureparapara, Vanuatu; Ghizo Island, Solomon Islands; and Savusavu, Vanau Levu, Fiji, to name a few.
  • @SeabournCruise launches 65-day "Grand Pacific Voyage 2022: A World of Islands" aboard #SeabournOdyssey for once-in-a-lifetime adventures in 41 ports, 30 islands, and 12 countries.
  • Seabourn is the official cruise partner of UNESCO World Heritage under a multi-year agreement to help promote sustainable tourism at World Heritage sites around the world.

U.S. Announces Support for Islands-led Global Initiative for Climate Solutions

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Friday, April 23, 2021
Countries, Government, Foreign relations, Insular areas of the United States, Island countries, Small Island Developing States, Presidency of Joe Biden, Geography of Polynesia, Hawaii, Guam, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, PUERTO RICO

U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry\nThe Local2030 Islands Network brings together a diverse set of major and emerging island economies nations, states and communities from all regions of the world.

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  • U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry\nThe Local2030 Islands Network brings together a diverse set of major and emerging island economies nations, states and communities from all regions of the world.
  • Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm further reinforced U.S. support to building island resilience with a focus on community-driven solutions appropriate to island-specific cultures and development challenges.\nThe Network, managed by Hawaii Green Growth Local2030 Hub and the Global Island Partnership , includes U.S. islands Hawaii, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
  • It featured remarks from 13 world leaders, including U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry.
  • The event included global leadership, actions, and commitments from diverse island communities to advance ocean-based climate solutions and the Paris Agreement.

One of the Largest Efforts to Protect the Planet's Ocean Underway

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Countries, Landforms, Continents, Island countries, Member states of the United Nations, Small Island Developing States, German New Guinea, PALAU, South Seas Mandate, SEYCHELLES, Conservation biology

The Alliance will soon engage in efforts in Canada, Palau, Seychelles, and the Western Indian Ocean.

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  • The Alliance will soon engage in efforts in Canada, Palau, Seychelles, and the Western Indian Ocean.
  • This will aim to strengthen and enhance the protection of nearly 2 million square kilometers (734,000 square miles) of the ocean.
  • The Blue Nature Alliance will announce the next round of locations in summer 2021.\n"A Healthy ocean is key to our existence.
  • "We must collaborate globally, in partnership with local governments and Indigenous peoples, to make the conservation of our ocean a priority.

One of the Largest Efforts to Protect the Planet's Ocean Underway

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Countries, Landforms, Continents, Island countries, Member states of the United Nations, Small Island Developing States, German New Guinea, PALAU, South Seas Mandate, SEYCHELLES, Conservation biology

The Alliance will soon engage in efforts in Canada, Palau, Seychelles, and the Western Indian Ocean.

Key Points: 
  • The Alliance will soon engage in efforts in Canada, Palau, Seychelles, and the Western Indian Ocean.
  • This will aim to strengthen and enhance the protection of nearly 2 million square kilometers (734,000 square miles) of the ocean.
  • The Blue Nature Alliance will announce the next round of locations in summer 2021.\n"A Healthy ocean is key to our existence.
  • "We must collaborate globally, in partnership with local governments and Indigenous peoples, to make the conservation of our ocean a priority.

SS&C Moves Forward on Acquisition of Mainstream Group

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Monday, April 19, 2021
Countries, Offshore finance, Island countries, Tax, Oil, Tax avoidance, MALTA, Cayman Islands

The matching rights of Vistra Group in connection with its prior Scheme Implementation Deed have now expired and Mainstream is proceeding to terminate that agreement with Vistra Group in accordance with its terms.

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  • The matching rights of Vistra Group in connection with its prior Scheme Implementation Deed have now expired and Mainstream is proceeding to terminate that agreement with Vistra Group in accordance with its terms.
  • Mainstream management and employees have built a strong business with a world-class customer base.
  • As at December 2020, Mainstream provides administration services to 1,202 funds and more than 157,000 investors with funds under administration of AUD $224 billion.
  • Mainstream employs 305 people, with operations in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, the United States, the Isle of Man, Malta, Ireland and the Cayman Islands.

Viking Continues Restart Of Limited Operations With New Bermuda, Iceland And UK Voyages

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Countries, Island countries, Landforms, Islands, ICELAND, Republics, BERMUDA, Vikings

LOS ANGELES, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking ( www.viking.com ) announced today that it will continue restarting limited operations with a collection of sailings around Bermuda and Iceland beginning in June 2021.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking ( www.viking.com ) announced today that it will continue restarting limited operations with a collection of sailings around Bermuda and Iceland beginning in June 2021.
  • Reservations for the new Bermuda, Iceland and UK voyages are now open.
  • Today's news follows Viking's recent announcement that it would initially restart operations with domestic sailings in England for UK residents on board Viking Venus beginning in May 2021.
  • Those who sail the new UK, Bermuda and Iceland voyages will also experience Viking's industry-leading health and safety program.