Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations

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.

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  • 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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East Africa LED Lighting Market Report 2021: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast, 2015-2020 & 2021-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, May 31, 2021
Technology, Hardware, Countries, Continents, Africa, Commonwealth republics, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the United Nations, Geography of Africa, Kenya, Marketplace, East Africa, UGANDA

The "East Africa LED Lighting Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "East Africa LED Lighting Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • East Africa LED lighting market reached a value of US$ 564.9 Million in 2020.
  • this 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.
  • What is the structure of the East Africa LED lighting market and who are the key players?

Overseas Adventure Travel Launches Personalized Private Adventures

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Monday, March 15, 2021
Countries, Geography of Africa, Africa, Landlocked countries, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the United Nations, Commonwealth republics, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, BOTSWANA, Zambia, Zimbabwe

BOSTON, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In a nod to the changing travel environment, Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.)

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  • BOSTON, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In a nod to the changing travel environment, Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.)
  • , the leader in personalized small group adventuresfor Americans over 50, announced Personalized Private Adventures .
  • Popular adventures for Personalized Private Adventures include Ultimate Africa: Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe , Sicily's Ancient Landscapes & Timeless Traditions , and Japan's Cultural Treasures .
  • Pricing is available for Personalized Private Adventures, depending on the number of travelers in the group and the itinerary selected.

The World's Leading Clothing Exporters and Key Markets 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Transport, Other Transport, Countries, Member states of the United Nations, International organizations, World, Commonwealth republics, Federal republics, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Clothing, Cambodia, India, Pakistan

The "Global Apparel Trade and Trade Policy: the World's Leading Clothing Exporters and Key Markets, 2020" report from Textiles Intelligence Ltd. has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Apparel Trade and Trade Policy: the World's Leading Clothing Exporters and Key Markets, 2020" report from Textiles Intelligence Ltd. has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report provides vital data and analysis of the world's leading clothing exporters and the key markets they serve.
  • World clothing exports edged down in US dollar terms in 2019 but still reached their second highest level on record.
  • 85% of world clothing exports in value terms were accounted for by just ten leading clothing exporters, namely Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, the EU, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey and Vietnam.

Learn how to create sustainable community-owned enterprises with help from new book

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
Mergers and acquisitions, Commonwealth republics, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the United Nations, Articles, Author Solutions, Archway Cookies, Self-publishing, Kenya, Simon & Schuster, Sustainability

John Makilya native of Kenya, has spent the bulk of his career working with communities to establish and implement sustainable community-owned enterprises.

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  • John Makilya native of Kenya, has spent the bulk of his career working with communities to establish and implement sustainable community-owned enterprises.
  • He designed and implemented management, accounting and financial control systems for various community-owned enterprises- in financial services, dairy, water, beef cattle, fisheries, and wildlife/tourist sectors.
  • Simon & Schuster, a company with nearly ninety years of publishing experience, has teamed up with Author Solutions, LLC, the worldwide leader in self-publishing, to create Archway Publishing.
  • With unique resources to support books of all kind, Archway Publishing offers a specialized approach to help every author reach his or her desired audience.

CARICOM Head Hails Strength of the Caribbean's Public Health Approach Amidst Pandemic

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Countries, 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, Travel visa, DOMINICA, Marigot, SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, Visa Inc.

To maintain its inhabitants' safety, St Kitts and Nevis's government provided stimulus packages and introduced waivers of specific payments.

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  • To maintain its inhabitants' safety, St Kitts and Nevis's government provided stimulus packages and introduced waivers of specific payments.
  • In Dominica, funding and work on the state-of-the-art Marigot Hospital continue.
  • The health facility will be completed in April 2021, occupying 55,800 square feet.The CBI Programme of the individual country sponsors these iniciates.
  • They can also have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 75 percent of the world.

Leading EdTech Software brand Camu Moves its Head Office to Singapore

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Countries, Geography of Asia, Asia, Island countries, Member states of ASEAN, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the United Nations, ASEAN, Singapore, BRUNEI, Chennai, Camu

CHENNAI, India, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Camu, an EdTech Solution with an integrated Student Information and Learning Management System from Octoze Technologies Private Limited, announced today the relocation of its Head Office from Chennai (India) to Singapore.

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  • CHENNAI, India, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Camu, an EdTech Solution with an integrated Student Information and Learning Management System from Octoze Technologies Private Limited, announced today the relocation of its Head Office from Chennai (India) to Singapore.
  • Camu's development, support and business development teams of India will continue to operate from its office in Chennai (India).
  • This move is significant for Camu and is a deliberate decision based on the company's unprecedented traction in the ASEAN Markets, especially in Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei.
  • Keeping the larger vision in mind, Mr. AR Swaminathan, CEO & Co-founder says, "The move is strategic for us.

St Kitts and Nevis PM Announces Innovative Transformation of the Citizenship by Investment Programme in 2021

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Monday, October 26, 2020
Countries, Nationality, Islands, 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, SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, Immigrant investor programs, Nevis, Saint Kitts

Next year's focus would be on further supporting the vulnerable and pursuing capital projects with the highest economic impact.

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  • Next year's focus would be on further supporting the vulnerable and pursuing capital projects with the highest economic impact.
  • Balancing both economic and social impacts is the country's successful Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme .
  • Since 1984, thoroughly vetted foreign investors have been able to gain second citizenship in exchange for a financial contribution.
  • The PM estimates that it would take two years for St Kitts and Nevis' economy to recover to "full health".

IMPROVATE brings together African nations and Israeli tech companies to tackle food security challenges

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Member states of the African Union, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the United Nations, Countries, Geography of Africa, Africa, Eswatini, Kingdoms, TANZANIA

TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- IMPROVATE held a first of a kind conference on "food security" with the aim of connecting Israeli technology companies with African nations tackle the continent's urgent challenge of feeding a rapidly growing population.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- IMPROVATE held a first of a kind conference on "food security" with the aim of connecting Israeli technology companies with African nations tackle the continent's urgent challenge of feeding a rapidly growing population.
  • Agriculture Ministers of five African nations, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia and the Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland) presented to Israeli technology companies the challenges and problems faced by their countries.
  • The former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Rt.Hon.
  • In a world where the focus is often on problems, IMPROVATE is a platform dedicated to finding solutions.