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Aruba ESP Improves Network Agility for Organizations Adapting to New Business Realities

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Data management, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Countries, Dependent territories, CX, ARUBA, Islands

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Key Points: 
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The circumstances of the past year have made an indelible impact on the enterprise and challenged traditional business models.
  • Early on, organizations had to adapt quickly to changing requirements to ensure business continuity.
  • Today, Aruba Central manages over 100 million client endpoints and 1.5 million devices across 100,000 organizations around the world.
  • Starting list prices for the Aruba CX 4100i series and the Aruba CX 6000 series switches will be $4,999 and $1,049 USD respectively.

St Kitts and Nevis Formalises Diplomatic Relations with Cameroon, Deepening Relations with African Continent

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Countries, Islands, Volcanoes, SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, Nevis, Saint Kitts, Kitts, Outline of Saint Kitts and Nevis

The signing between St Kitts and Nevis and Cameroon aligns with the government's commitment to further relations with the African continent, bridging the gap between the regions and emphasising their shared history and challenges.

Key Points: 
  • The signing between St Kitts and Nevis and Cameroon aligns with the government's commitment to further relations with the African continent, bridging the gap between the regions and emphasising their shared history and challenges.
  • The last few years has seen St Kitts and Nevis commence ties with countries including Mozambique, Djibouti, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe amongst many others.
  • In recent decades, St Kitts and Nevis has become a popular destination amongst African investors seeking second citizenship.
  • St Kitts and Nevis also boasts a growing economy and a stable currency pegged to the US dollar.

St Kitts and Nevis Formalises Diplomatic Relations with Cameroon, Deepening Relations with African Continent

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Countries, Islands, Volcanoes, SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, Nevis, Saint Kitts, Kitts, Outline of Saint Kitts and Nevis

The signing between St Kitts and Nevis and Cameroon aligns with the government's commitment to further relations with the African continent, bridging the gap between the regions and emphasising their shared history and challenges.

Key Points: 
  • The signing between St Kitts and Nevis and Cameroon aligns with the government's commitment to further relations with the African continent, bridging the gap between the regions and emphasising their shared history and challenges.
  • The last few years has seen St Kitts and Nevis commence ties with countries including Mozambique, Djibouti, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe amongst many others.
  • In recent decades, St Kitts and Nevis has become a popular destination amongst African investors seeking second citizenship.
  • St Kitts and Nevis also boasts a growing economy and a stable currency pegged to the US dollar.

Popular Originated $2.1 Billion in Loans Under the SBA Paycheck Protection Program

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Spanish Empire, Popular, Inc., Rosemont, Illinois, Countries, PUERTO RICO, Paycheck Protection Program, Islands, First Bancorp, W Holding Company

Popular, Inc., (Nasdaq: BPOP), today announced that, upon completion of the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) on May 31, 2021, it had processed nearly 50,000 loans, originating $2.1 billion in both rounds of the program.

Key Points: 
  • Popular, Inc., (Nasdaq: BPOP), today announced that, upon completion of the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) on May 31, 2021, it had processed nearly 50,000 loans, originating $2.1 billion in both rounds of the program.
  • Popular was the main bank in Puerto Rico in terms of loans processed in both PPP rounds, with a total of $1.7 billion or 62% of the total loans originated on the island.
  • Founded in 1893, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, Populars principal subsidiary, provides retail, mortgage and commercial banking services in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • Popular also offers in Puerto Rico auto and equipment leasing and financing, investment banking, broker-dealer and insurance services through specialized subsidiaries.

Odle Middle School Wins 2021 National You Be The Chemist Challenge®

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Spanish Empire, Bellevue School District, Odle Middle School, Odle, PUERTO RICO, Bellevue, Countries, Islands

ARLINGTON, Va., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF) announceda team of four students from Odle Middle School in Bellevue, WA won the 2021 National You Be The Chemist Challenge, earning the top spot amongst 266 schools.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF) announceda team of four students from Odle Middle School in Bellevue, WA won the 2021 National You Be The Chemist Challenge, earning the top spot amongst 266 schools.
  • Teams explored chemistry concepts and sustainability in their communities as part of the Challenge this year, which took place virtually due to Covid-19.
  • Ten thousand students from 42 states, including Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico, as well as Canada, participated in the Challenge.
  • Its You Be The Chemist programs are designed to inspire students, engage educators, and strengthen communities to build a better world through the science of chemistry.

Schnitzer Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Earnings Date and Conference Call Webcast Details

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Friday, June 11, 2021
Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Steel, Spanish Empire, Schnitzer, PUERTO RICO, Countries, Islands

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCHN) announced that the Company will report financial results for its third quarter fiscal 2021 ended May 31, 2021 on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCHN) announced that the Company will report financial results for its third quarter fiscal 2021 ended May 31, 2021 on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
  • The Company will host a webcast conference call to discuss the results at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day.
  • The webcast of the call and the accompanying slide presentation may be accessed on Schnitzers website under Company > Investors > Event Calendar at https://schnitzersteel.com/company/investors/event-calendar .
  • Schnitzer has seven deep water export facilities located on both the East and West Coasts and in Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

St Kitts and Nevis Supported the Payment of All Government Employees During the Pandemic

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Friday, June 11, 2021
Countries, Islands, SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, Nevis, Saint Kitts, Outline of Saint Kitts and Nevis, India–Saint Kitts and Nevis relations

LONDON, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the economic fallout caused by the pandemic, the government of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis has been able to fulfil its payroll commitments to all its employees and pensioners.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the economic fallout caused by the pandemic, the government of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis has been able to fulfil its payroll commitments to all its employees and pensioners.
  • During a press conference last week, the Prime Minister noted that the government currently supports the payroll of 6,400 persons and has spent over $115 million in 2021 on monthly paid employees, Government Auxiliary Employees and pensioners.
  • Additionally, $21 million went to the Skills Training Empowerment Programme (STEP), an initiative funded by the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme that provides qualifying St Kitts and Nevis citizens employment opportunities.
  • Navigating the economic constraints of COVID-19 has been especially difficult for small countries like St Kitts and Nevis.

U.S. National Not-For-Profit Hospitals Pricing Database - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Health, Hospitals, Competition, Pricing, Spanish Empire, Demographics of the United States, Countries, Core-based statistical area, PUERTO RICO, Benchmark, Islands

The "U.S. Not-For-Profit Hospitals Pricing Database - National" database has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "U.S. Not-For-Profit Hospitals Pricing Database - National" database has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The U.S. Not-For-Profit Hospitals Pricing National Database is a central repository for comprehensive pricing benchmarks for all not-for-profit hospitals operating in the United States of America within all 50 states and Puerto Rico, including all Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs).
  • This database contains a comprehensive overview of pricing data for all not-for-profit hospitals operating in the United States of America within all 50 states and Puerto Rico, including all CBSAs and national benchmarks for the following pricing benchmarks:
    Pricing is collected from surveys and adjudicated claims data.
  • The publisher uses AI and machine learning to analyze historical data and apply inflation adjustments to generated forecasted current year prices.

AM Best to Sponsor and Exhibit at Bermuda Captive Conference

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Insurance, Professional services, Offshore finance, Captive insurance, Insurance, Landforms, BERMUDA, Alternative risk transfer, Oceans, Captive, Islands

AM Best will sponsor and exhibit at the annual Bermuda Captive Conference, to be held June 14-15, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • AM Best will sponsor and exhibit at the annual Bermuda Captive Conference, to be held June 14-15, 2021.
  • AM Best is a longtime sponsor of the Bermuda Captive Conference and in 2021 is a bronze-level sponsor of the online event.
  • For more information about the Bermuda Captive Conferences virtual event, please visit the conference overview and agenda .
  • For current Bests Credit Ratings and independent data on the captive and alternative risk transfer insurance market, please visit www.ambest.com/captive .

United States Dialysis Centers: Central Pricing Repository for All 50 States and Puerto Rico - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Publishing, Health, Communications, Practice Management, Managed care, Competition, Spanish Empire, Demographics of the United States, Countries, Pricing, Dialysis, Core-based statistical area, PUERTO RICO, Benchmark, Islands

The "U.S. Dialysis Center Pricing Report - National" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "U.S. Dialysis Center Pricing Report - National" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The U.S. Dialysis Centers Pricing National Database is a central repository for comprehensive pricing benchmarks for dialysis centers operating in the United States of America within all 50 states and Puerto Rico, including all Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs).
  • This database contains a comprehensive overview of pricing data for dialysis centers operating in the United States of America within all 50 states and Puerto Rico, including all CBSAs and national benchmarks for the following pricing benchmarks:
    Pricing is collected from surveys and adjudicated claims data.
  • The publisher uses AI and machine learning to analyze historical data and apply inflation adjustments to generated forecasted current year prices.