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Endeavors Protects Low-Income Residents Across Texas from Foreclosures with $6.9M Grant

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Endeavors serves vulnerable populations including veterans and their families, single mothers and their children, and people who are homeless across the U.S. and in Puerto Rico.

Key Points: 
  • Endeavors serves vulnerable populations including veterans and their families, single mothers and their children, and people who are homeless across the U.S. and in Puerto Rico.
  • The organization was founded in 1969 by five Presbyterian churches in San Antonio.
  • According to the Census Bureaus most recent Household Pulse Survey, nearly 1 in 10 homeowners said they were behind on mortgage payments in Texas.
  • Texas residents can view TEMAP eligibility requirements and apply at https://endeavors.org/TEMAP/ .

SIM inaugurates the first Post COVID-19 Care Clinic in Puerto Rico

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

NARANJITO, Puerto Rico, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Salud Integral en la Montaa, Inc., (SIM) will expand its range of primary medical care with the first Post COVID-19 Care Clinic in Puerto Rico.

Key Points: 
  • NARANJITO, Puerto Rico, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Salud Integral en la Montaa, Inc., (SIM) will expand its range of primary medical care with the first Post COVID-19 Care Clinic in Puerto Rico.
  • The Post COVID-19 Care Clinic will serve a variety of patients who have contracted the virus, from people with moderate symptoms who recovered at home to others who required hospitalization.
  • The Post COVID-19 Care Clinic is funded by a grant from the Quest Diagnostics Foundation as part of the Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) initiative, established in 2020.
  • Our collaboration with SIM in this unique model will provide ongoing care to help reduce long-term health problems of Puerto Ricans from COVID-19."

OFG Bancorp Increases Regular Quarterly Common Stock Cash Dividend by 50%

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

OFG Bancorp (NYSE: OFG) today announced its Board of Directors increased the regular quarterly cash dividend by 50%, to $0.12 per common share from $0.08 per share, for the quarter ending September 30, 2021.

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  • OFG Bancorp (NYSE: OFG) today announced its Board of Directors increased the regular quarterly cash dividend by 50%, to $0.12 per common share from $0.08 per share, for the quarter ending September 30, 2021.
  • The dividend is payable October 15, 2021, to holders of record at September 30, 2021, with an ex-dividend date of September 29, 2021.
  • Now in its 57th year in business, OFG Bancorp is a diversified financial holding company that operates under U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands banking laws and regulations.
  • Its three principal subsidiaries, Oriental Bank, Oriental Financial Services and Oriental Insurance, provide a wide range of retail and commercial banking, lending and wealth management products, services and technology, primarily in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.

Ambac Assurance Endorses Plans Providing for Consensual Resolution of its Puerto Rico Exposures

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

AAC today also joined a plan support agreement (the GO/PBA PSA) related to general obligation (GO) bonds issued by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and bonds issued by the Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority (PBA).

Key Points: 
  • AAC today also joined a plan support agreement (the GO/PBA PSA) related to general obligation (GO) bonds issued by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and bonds issued by the Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority (PBA).
  • Claude LeBlanc, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, With our agreement on PRIFA and joining the standing PSAs on HTA, CCDA, GO and PBA, Ambac is positioned to resolve all of our remaining Puerto Rico exposures.
  • Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (Ambac or AFG), headquartered in New York City, is a financial services holding company.
  • Ambac is committed to providing timely and accurate information to the investing public, consistent with our legal and regulatory obligations.

Mandalika Circuit could emerge as favorite in racing world: Expert

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

This fast circuit will be the new favorite in the international racing world," motorsport aficionado Arief Kurniawan told ANTARA last Thursday (July 22, 2021).

Key Points: 
  • This fast circuit will be the new favorite in the international racing world," motorsport aficionado Arief Kurniawan told ANTARA last Thursday (July 22, 2021).
  • Mandalika Circuit has a unique selling point: It is in the Special Economic Zone (KEK Mandalika), surrounded by beautiful beaches and the Indian Ocean.
  • "Because Mandalika Circuit has a unique selling point: It is in the Special Economic Zone (KEK Mandalika), surrounded by beautiful beaches and the Indian Ocean.
  • Surrounded by panoramic hills and the beaches of South Lombok Island, the Mandalika Circuit would be the only street circuit made part of the MotoGP agenda.

Natalia Denegri Has Been Recognized by Miami’s Mayor Francis X. Suárez for Her Social Work With Children in Vulnerable Communities

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

The humanitarian work of actress, producer and entrepreneur Natalia Denegri can be described as a way of life.

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  • The humanitarian work of actress, producer and entrepreneur Natalia Denegri can be described as a way of life.
  • Now, the 17-times Emmy Award winner and longtime resident of Florida has been honored by the city of Miami for her work in solidarity with underserved communities.
  • During the pandemic, she worked to provide masks, food, water, medicine and medical supplies in the US, Venezuela, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Argentina.
  • Through Corazones Guerreros she brought clear, calm messaging and information in a fun way for Latino kids living in the US.

Lion One Drills Additional High Grade Gold Intercepts Targeting Deep High Grade Feeder at Tuvatu

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Monday, July 26, 2021

Highlights Include 437.13 g/t Au over 0.60m and 55.44 g/t Au over 2.30m

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  • Drill core is logged by Company geologists and then is sawn in half and sampled by Lion One staff.
  • The Tuvatu gold deposit is located on the island of Viti Levu in the South Pacific island nation of Fiji.
  • Lion One's flagship asset is 100% owned, fully permitted high grade Tuvatu Alkaline Gold Project, located on the island of Viti Levu in Fiji.
  • Lion One's CEO Walter Berukoff leads an experienced team of explorers and mine builders and has owned or operated over 20 mines in 7 countries.

Registration Open for Third Annual Bermuda Tech Summit

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Monday, July 26, 2021

The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) announced that registration is open for the third annual Bermuda Tech Summit, which takes place from October 13-15, 2021.

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  • The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) announced that registration is open for the third annual Bermuda Tech Summit, which takes place from October 13-15, 2021.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210726005696/en/
    Bermuda Tech Summit 2021 Theme.
  • Roland Andy Burrows, the BDAs CEO said, Bermuda has repeatedly proved itself open to change, and we invite fellow changemakers to attend this years summit to discuss the constantly transforming digital landscape.
  • Prospective attendees can click here to learn more about the Bermuda Tech Summit, which this year will be hosted on a new virtual platform - BDA Live .

St Kitts and Nevis Welcomes Back Cruise Tourism for Fully Vaccinated Travellers

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Monday, July 26, 2021

LONDON, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis is resuming its cruise sector as it welcomes the ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn Odyssey.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis is resuming its cruise sector as it welcomes the ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn Odyssey.
  • As tourism is one of the main drivers of its economy, the revival of St Kitts and Nevis' cruise sector is vital in generating revenue, particularly as the pandemic begins to ease off due to global vaccination programmes.
  • "We are pleased to welcome the Seabourn Odyssey to St Kitts and Nevis for the highly-anticipated restart of our cruise tourism sector," Minister of Tourism, the Hon.
  • Prior to the pandemic, St Kitts and Nevis enjoyed a thriving tourism sector that saw the arrival of one million passengers for two consecutive years.

Costa Rica Real Estate Tamarindo: Finding Real Estate in Costa Rica Just Got Easier, As Century 21 Jaco Beach Rebrand and Expand with Tamarindo Office

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Friday, July 23, 2021

Two of the most popular are the communities of Jaco and Tamarindo, thanks to their proximity to beaches and tropical paradises.

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  • Two of the most popular are the communities of Jaco and Tamarindo, thanks to their proximity to beaches and tropical paradises.
  • Up until recently, the best real estate agent to find you your perfect home in Jaco, in the right location, for the right price, was Century 21 Jaco Beach.
  • Century 21 Pura Vida has the best range of real estate in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.
  • Century 21 Pura Vida are the experts when it comes to real estate in Jaco Costa Rica.