Hurricane Dorian

WESTERN AIR APPOINTS FIRST WOMAN PRESIDENT & CEO, SHERREXCIA "REXY" ROLLE; APPOINTS REX ROLLE AS CHAIRMAN.

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

NASSAU, Bahamas, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Air, the largest privately owned airline in The Bahamas, names Sherrexcia "Rexy" Rolle, Esq.

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  • NASSAU, Bahamas, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Air, the largest privately owned airline in The Bahamas, names Sherrexcia "Rexy" Rolle, Esq.
  • as President, CEO & Accountable Manager of Western Air, effective January 1st, 2024.
  • We know she will continue to work hard to enhance and develop the Western Air experience for passengers.
  • Leadership evolution is an integral part of future company progression and Western Air looks forward to taking its passengers' to new heights.

RED CROSS RECEIVES $100K DONATION FROM GL HOMES TO SUPPORT HURRICANES IAN AND NICOLE DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

SUNRISE, Fla., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The South Florida Region of the American Red Cross has received a $100,000 donation from GL Homes to support the most recent disaster relief efforts of Hurricanes Ian and Nicole that devastated parts of Florida over the past two months.

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  • SUNRISE, Fla., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The South Florida Region of the American Red Cross has received a $100,000 donation from GL Homes to support the most recent disaster relief efforts of Hurricanes Ian and Nicole that devastated parts of Florida over the past two months.
  • Since 2018, GL Homes has supported the Red Cross during national and international episodic events and crises as well as national fundraising events donating more than $250,000.Additionally, GL Homes employees volunteered their time with the Red Cross during the Hurricane Dorian response.
  • Our company trusts the Red Cross to get the right resources to those most in need," said GL Homes President Misha Ezratti.
  • "Thanks to the generous support of donors like GL Homes, we can reach even more people in need of Red Cross support."

AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of Colina Insurance Limited and Colina Holdings Bahamas Limited

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Friday, October 14, 2022

Concurrently, AM Best has downgraded the Long-Term ICR to bb+ (Fair) from bbb- (Good) of Colina Holdings Bahamas Limited.

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  • Concurrently, AM Best has downgraded the Long-Term ICR to bb+ (Fair) from bbb- (Good) of Colina Holdings Bahamas Limited.
  • In addition, AM Best has revised the outlooks of these Credit Ratings (ratings) to stable from negative.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Bests Credit Ratings, Bests Performance Assessments, Bests Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Bests Ratings & Assessments .

USPA Providing Free Emergency Evacuation Services to Women and Children in Areas Hit Hard by Hurricane Ian

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

USPA is no newcomer to philanthropic services, as they just recently announced a $1M yearly pledge to fund rescues of missing children .

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  • USPA is no newcomer to philanthropic services, as they just recently announced a $1M yearly pledge to fund rescues of missing children .
  • USPA provided similar services in Marsh Harbour in 2019 when Hurricane Dorian ravaged the island.
  • Kingsman is the nonprofit wing of USPA Nationwide Security , which usually funds and performs rescues of missing women and children.
  • They provide close protection services, traditional security guards, fire watch as well as high-end and niche services.

Great Lakes Announces Receipt of $132.3 Million in Awarded Work

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

HOUSTON, March 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation ("Great Lakes" or the Company) (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services inthe United Statesannounced today the receipt ofseveral major dredging awards totaling $132.3 million.

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  • HOUSTON, March 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation ("Great Lakes" or the Company) (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services inthe United Statesannounced today the receipt ofseveral major dredging awards totaling $132.3 million.
  • Work commenced at the end of the fourth quarter 2021 and is estimated to complete in third quarter the of 2022.
  • Great Lakes cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by Great Lakes are not guarantees or indicative of future events.
  • Although Great Lakes believes that its plans, intentions and expectations reflected in this press release are reasonable, actual events could differ materially.

Kit and Cameron Pelletier and Tyler Olinger of Tint World® Awarded Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association

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Friday, March 4, 2022

JACKSONVILLE, N.C., March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Kit and Cameron Pelletier and Tyler Olinger, owners of the Tint World location in Jacksonville, N.C., as Franchisee of the Year.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, N.C., March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Kit and Cameron Pelletier and Tyler Olinger, owners of the Tint World location in Jacksonville, N.C., as Franchisee of the Year.
  • "Franchisee of the Year Awards are the highest honors presented to individual franchisees," said Matthew Haller, President and CEO of the International Franchise Association.
  • The Pelletiers and Olinger overcame the challenges of 2019's Hurricane Dorian to open their Tint World franchise location in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
  • "Kit, Cameron and Tyler embody Tint World's mission to lead in every market, and their success demonstrates their passion for their community," said Charles J. Bonfiglio, CEO and president of Tint World.

Food For The Poor Canada thanks Canadians for changing and saving lives in 2021

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Monday, December 27, 2021

Some of the food security response directly supported Haitians following the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that devastated Haiti.

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  • Some of the food security response directly supported Haitians following the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that devastated Haiti.
  • In Jamaica, FFPC donors supported school lunch programs, as well as supplying prisons, hospitals, and orphanages with food.
  • In 2022, Food For The Poor Canada will continue to work with Canadians to impact lives across the Caribbean and Latin America.
  • Food For The Poor Canada (FFPC) empowers communities in Latin America and the Caribbean through five areas of investment: food, health, housing, education, and income-generating projects.

What's New In The Bahamas In November

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

With tropical temperatures, exciting new openings and 100,000 square miles of the world's clearest water, it's easy to tell your family why "It's Better in The Bahamas."

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  • With tropical temperatures, exciting new openings and 100,000 square miles of the world's clearest water, it's easy to tell your family why "It's Better in The Bahamas."
  • Heat up your holiday travel plans this season with tropical temperatures and exciting new openings!
  • Bahamas Charter Yacht Show Returns It's official, the 2022 Bahamas Charter Yacht Show will be held at Nassau Yacht Haven February 24 27, 2022 featuring more than 10 charter yachts and over 40 charter brokers.
  • For a complete listing of deals and packages for The Bahamas, visit www.bahamas.com/deals-packages .

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Colina Insurance Limited and Colina Holdings Bahamas Limited

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of a- (Excellent) of Colina Insurance Limited (Colina).

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  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of a- (Excellent) of Colina Insurance Limited (Colina).
  • Concurrently AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of bbb- (Good) of Colina Holdings Bahamas Limited (CHBL).
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Bests Credit Ratings, Bests Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Bests Ratings & Assessments .

GL Homes Receives the Inaugural 2021 Community Award from American Red Cross

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

SUNRISE, Fla., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross presented GL Homes with the Inaugural 2021 Community Ambassador Award.

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  • SUNRISE, Fla., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross presented GL Homes with the Inaugural 2021 Community Ambassador Award.
  • This prestigious award proudly recognizes GL Homes' philanthropic support of the American Red Cross and its mission to provide for those in need.
  • To receive this inaugural award from such an admired organization like the American Red Cross is a tremendous honor and we hope it inspires other companies to give back," said Misha Ezratti, President of GL Homes.
  • GL Homes has been supporting the American Red Cross since 2002.