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Weller Development Partners Launches Sales of Six Senses Residences Grand Bahama, a First-of-Its-Kind Development in Grand Bahama

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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BETHESDA, Md., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Six Senses Grand Bahama Development Team, consisting of Weller Development Partners and Pegasus Capital Advisors, announced today the launch of sales for the branded residences of the $250M+ Six Senses Grand Bahama development that will redefine luxury living in The Bahamas.

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  • Sales of the Six Senses Residences Grand Bahama are scheduled to begin in Q1 2024 with the resort slated to open in 2026, marking a significant milestone in the rejuvenation of Grand Bahama.
  • Just 60 miles from the coast of Florida, Grand Bahama is strategically located to become the gateway to The Bahamas.
  • "We are excited to partner with Six Senses and launch the sales of the Six Senses Residences Grand Bahama, and we look forward to being one of the catalysts for the resurgence of the island," commented Marc Weller, Founding Partner and President of Weller Development Partners.
  • Earlier this year, Weller announced its strategic partnership with leading real estate brokers, HG Christie and Bespoke Real Estate, to handle the sales for the Six Senses Residences Grand Bahama.

Weller Development Partners Taps HG Christie and Bespoke Real Estate to Lead Brokerage for First-of-Its-Kind Luxury Residential Development in Grand Bahama

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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Weller Development Partners, a DC-based full-service development firm, announced today its strategic partnership with leading real estate brokers, HG Christie, and Bespoke Real Estate, to handle the branded residential sales for the $250M+ Six Senses Residences Grand Bahama development.

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  • Weller Development Partners, a DC-based full-service development firm, announced today its strategic partnership with leading real estate brokers, HG Christie, and Bespoke Real Estate, to handle the branded residential sales for the $250M+ Six Senses Residences Grand Bahama development.
  • “We are excited to partner with two incredible brokerage teams who are making waves in the industry,” commented Marc Weller, Founder and President of Weller Development Partners.
  • Weller selected HG Christie for its outstanding reputation and its intimate experience as the exclusive Bahamas Affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate.
  • “Branded residential is the future of real estate and Weller is bringing a lot to the table in Grand Bahama.

Best's Review Examines Auto Insurance Sector

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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“ AM Best: Auto Insurance Profitability Unlikely in Near Term as Rate, Inflationary Pressures Continue ” features an excerpt of a Best’s Market Segment Report that explains how rate adequacy remains a challenge because of an increase in loss severity.

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  • “ AM Best: Auto Insurance Profitability Unlikely in Near Term as Rate, Inflationary Pressures Continue ” features an excerpt of a Best’s Market Segment Report that explains how rate adequacy remains a challenge because of an increase in loss severity.
  • Also included in the October issue:
    “ RGA President: Life Reinsurance Growth Strengthens in Asia, Europe ” describes how the Hong Kong business is benefitting from the recovery of mainland China to pre-COVID-19 levels.
  • “ Parametric Insurance Helps Restore Dwindling Coral Reefs ” looks at how the first-of-its-kind policy in the U.S. is financing work by The Nature Conservancy to repair ecosystems critical to the health of the water and the land.

Pegasus Capital Advisors and the Global Fund for Coral Reefs Announce Investment in Carbonwave

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pegasus Capital Advisors and the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) have announced an investment of up to $6 million into C-Combinator (d/ba/ Carbonwave), the world's leading developer of ultra-regenerative advanced biomaterials from seaweed. The investment will support Carbonwave's groundbreaking "cascading biorefinery" model for upcycling the over-supply of Sargassum seaweed into high-value biomaterials while simultaneously restoring ocean health and sequestering greenhouse gases.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pegasus Capital Advisors and the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) have announced an investment of up to $6 million into C-Combinator (d/ba/ Carbonwave ), the world's leading developer of ultra-regenerative advanced biomaterials from seaweed.
  • Pegasus Capital Advisors and the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) have announced an investment of up to $6 million into C-Combinator (d/ba/ Carbonwave), the world's leading developer of ultra-regenerative advanced biomaterials from seaweed.
  • "We are thrilled to receive an investment from the Global Fund for Coral Reefs.
  • Dale Galvin, Managing Director of the Global Fund for Coral Reefs, shared his thoughts on the investment: "This collaboration highlights the Global Fund for Coral Reefs commitment to sustainable and impactful investments, and recognizes Carbonwave's significant potential to address the urgent human and environmental challenges posed by the Sargassum seaweed problem.

Mary Kay Highlights the Importance of Women’s Leadership and Private Sector Engagement in Conservation at the World Ocean Summit 2023 Hosted by Economist Impact

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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Following the announcement, Mary Kay recently participated at the 10th World Ocean Summit and Expo 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, organized by Economist Impact.

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  • Following the announcement, Mary Kay recently participated at the 10th World Ocean Summit and Expo 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, organized by Economist Impact.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230322005544/en/
    Sandra Silva, Mary Kay Portugal’s General Manager participates on a panel on the topic of "Putting Coral Reef Restoration at the Heart of Ocean Conservation Action" at the World Ocean Summit in Lisbon, Portugal (Credit: Mary Kay Inc.).
  • Silva emphasized the importance of ocean conservation, stating, "The ocean is critical for the livelihoods of billions of people, and we all have a role to play in ocean conservation and a sustainable ocean economy.
  • Martin Koehring, head of Economist Impact's World Ocean Initiative , stated, "Keeping momentum on ocean action, including through our summit and publications , is vital.

Minderoo Foundation invests USD $5 Million in innovative Global Coral Reefs Fund

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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GREENWICH, Conn., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pegasus Capital Advisors, the Stamford-based impact investment pioneer that manages the private equity fund within the UN-backed Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) coalition, today announced a new source of private capital from the Australia-based Minderoo Foundation.

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  • Pegasus announces Minderoo Foundation invests USD $5 million into the Global Coral Reefs Fund, growing the initiative for investing in climate adaptation and oceans to over USD $200 million
    GREENWICH, Conn., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pegasus Capital Advisors, the Stamford-based impact investment pioneer that manages the private equity fund within the UN-backed Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) coalition, today announced a new source of private capital from the Australia-based Minderoo Foundation.
  • "Minderoo Foundation challenges the world's biggest issues and through impact investing we can help establish and grow ocean-positive businesses that protect, rather than degrade, the world's coral reefs," Dr Worby said.
  • Global Fund for Coral Reefs Fund Manager Dale Galvin commented, "The Minderoo Foundation is among a growing group of investors that increasingly realize the opportunity for private capital to shift industry towards responsible behaviours that reduce threats to critical marine habitats while generating business value.
  • Minderoo Foundation's investment marks a milestone for the GFCR coalition, which has mobilised more than USD $200 million US dollars for climate adaptation, coastal ecosystems, coral reefs, and communities since launching in late 2020.

A $13,000 Caribbean Private Island Resort Vacation Package for Two Being Raffled Off by St. John Land Conservancy

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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Supporters are entered to win when they make a $59 donation to support the St. John Land Conservancy's mission of protecting paradise.

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  • Supporters are entered to win when they make a $59 donation to support the St. John Land Conservancy's mission of protecting paradise.
  • One week stay for two in a luxurious Glamping Tent at Lovango Resort & Beach Club in May 2023.
  • Romantic dinners on the adjacent island of St. John at Dave & Jerry's Island Steakhouse & Cafe Roma .
  • The lucky winner last year enjoyed a private villa vacation with airfare, boat trips, and local dining.

Heartland Institute Ships Climate at a Glance Book to Thousands of Teachers Across America

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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The book was edited by H. Sterling Burnett , director of The Heartland Institute’s Arthur B. Robinson Center for Climate and Environmental Policy and managing editor of Environment & Climate News .

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  • The book was edited by H. Sterling Burnett , director of The Heartland Institute’s Arthur B. Robinson Center for Climate and Environmental Policy and managing editor of Environment & Climate News .
  • All three climate experts will be presenting at The Heartland Institute’s 15th International Conference on Climate Change in Orlando, Florida, Feb 23-25.
  • “Teachers and students need a concise, scientifically compelling summary of the most frequently discussed climate change topics,” said Heartland Institute President James Taylor.
  • “Providing teachers with a concise, easily accessible, fact filled book about key climate topics – eschewing all rancor, ad hominem, and politics.

The Vicor Powering Innovation podcast explores CCell Renewables’ efforts to fight global coastal erosion

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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ANDOVER, Mass., Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vicor Corporation, the leader in high‑performance power modules, today explores a new technology that naturally deters coastal erosion on the Powering Innovation podcast.

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  • ANDOVER, Mass., Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vicor Corporation, the leader in high‑performance power modules, today explores a new technology that naturally deters coastal erosion on the Powering Innovation podcast.
  • “This is another fascinating episode of our Powering Innovation podcast,” said Gendron.
  • We are happy to be able to partner with them in this important work.”
    Vicor’s Powering Innovation podcast is available with new episodes released monthly.
  • The Powering Innovation podcast is available to download from all major podcast providers, including Spotify, Apple Music, Google Podcasts, and more.

Take a Deep Dive Into Honduras with Top Scuba, Snorkel, and Freediving Experiences for the New Year

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As home to the largest coral reef in the Americas, Honduras invites travelers to explore an underwater wonderland of abundant marine life, with its squadrons of eagle rays, schools of brightly colored fish, and vibrant coral reefs accessible for year-round visibility. The vibrant Mesoamerican Barrier Reef hugs The Bay Islands just off the mainland with 700 miles of colorful corals and more than 500 species of fish. From the deep reef crevices of Roatán and the massive whale sharks of Utila – to Guanaja's wreck dives and the unspoiled paradise of Cayos Cochinos, travelers can diver deeper into Honduras's natural beauty with these top diving and snorkeling experiences:

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  • Enjoy a close encounter with coral formations or deep-dive 2,000 feet to site bluntnose shark.
  • Splash Inn Dive Resort presents a full list of the 40 most popular Roatán dive sites , complete with dive site information, photos, and location details.
  • With calm currents and deep abyss that lies just beyond the reef wall makes Honduras ideal for freediving.
  • Home to the annual Caribbean Cup Freediving Competition , Roatán has established itself as a worldwide destination for the sport.