Americas

Committee examines Global Britain and South America

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Saturday, January 26, 2019
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Academics and experts questioned on key recent developments

Key Points: 
  • 2018 was a year of change in South America, with new leaders elected in Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Paraguay.
  • Against this background, the crisis in Venezuela has deepened, the Macri presidency in Argentina has attempted to tackle severe economic problems and corruption scandals have rocked countries across the continent.
  • In this first session of the Committees inquiry, Members will question academics and experts on key recent developments in politics and society throughout South America.
  • The session will be split into two sub-regional panels; the first covering the Andean states (including Colombia and Venezuela) and the second covering the Cone (including Brazil and Argentina).

Dominica Will Provide Nearly Entire Population With Clean Geothermal Energy, Funded Partly by its Citizenship by Investment Programme - CS Global Partners

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Friday, January 25, 2019
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It hopes to power 23,000 homes with clean geothermal energy, which represents approximately 90% of the entire population.

Key Points: 
  • It hopes to power 23,000 homes with clean geothermal energy, which represents approximately 90% of the entire population.
  • Funding for the geothermal project was partly acquired through Dominicas Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme.
  • Though small in size, Dominica is considered the best second citizenship to invest in, according to an independent study by the Financial Times publication, PWM.
  • Like the geothermal project, the scheme is funded by the CBI programme .

"St Kitts and Nevis Is in a Different League of Citizenship by Investment," Says CS Global Partners

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Thursday, January 24, 2019
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By pioneering industry best practices and a strict due diligence programme, St Kitts and Nevis' long-standing Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme is an example of a reliable and first-class programme.

Key Points: 
  • By pioneering industry best practices and a strict due diligence programme, St Kitts and Nevis' long-standing Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme is an example of a reliable and first-class programme.
  • With less experience than St Kitts and Nevis, their programmes are of course less developed and those who run them less knowledgeable.
  • St Kitts and Nevis' Programme , with its strong and robust due diligence programme, best practices, and Platinum level standard, stands apart.
  • By setting such a high standard and possessing unparalleled experience, St Kitts and Nevis firmly establishes its Programme as one of integrity and quality.

"St Kitts and Nevis Is in a Different League of Citizenship by Investment," Says CS Global Partners

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Thursday, January 24, 2019
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By pioneering industry best practices and a strict due diligence programme, St Kitts and Nevis' long-standing Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme is an example of a reliable and first-class programme.

Key Points: 
  • By pioneering industry best practices and a strict due diligence programme, St Kitts and Nevis' long-standing Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme is an example of a reliable and first-class programme.
  • With less experience than St Kitts and Nevis, their programmes are of course less developed and those who run them less knowledgeable.
  • St Kitts and Nevis' Programme , with its strong and robust due diligence programme, best practices, and Platinum level standard, stands apart.
  • By setting such a high standard and possessing unparalleled experience, St Kitts and Nevis firmly establishes its Programme as one of integrity and quality.

CS Global Partners: St Kitts and Nevis is in a Different League of Citizenship by Investment

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Thursday, January 24, 2019
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By pioneering industry best practices and a strict due diligence programme, St Kitts and Nevis long-standing Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme is an example of a reliable and first-class programme.

Key Points: 
  • By pioneering industry best practices and a strict due diligence programme, St Kitts and Nevis long-standing Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme is an example of a reliable and first-class programme.
  • With less experience than St Kitts and Nevis, their programmes are of course less developed and those who run them less knowledgeable.
  • St Kitts and Nevis Programme , with its strong and robust due diligence programme, best practices, and Platinum level standard, stands apart.
  • By setting such a high standard and possessing unparalleled experience, St Kitts and Nevis firmly establishes its Programme as one of integrity and quality.

UQAT and Indigenous Peoples: Launch of 2019-2024 Action Plan

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Thursday, January 24, 2019
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A tour of the new laboratory was also organized by its supervisor, Benoit thier, a professor at the School of Indigenous Studies.

Key Points: 
  • A tour of the new laboratory was also organized by its supervisor, Benoit thier, a professor at the School of Indigenous Studies.
  • "UQAT's 2019-2024 Indigenous Peoples' Action Plan is a concrete effort for our university.
  • "UQAT has been a reference for Indigenous issues ever since it was founded," added Vincent Rousson, Assistant Vice-Rector for Development of Services and Partnerships.
  • "Thanks to this innovative action plan we'll continue to play a leading role in developing training and research for, by, and with First Peoples and Inuit."

Travelex Currency Services Announces Sponsorship of World Youth Day “Panama 2019”

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Thursday, January 24, 2019
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Travelex, a category-leading, independent foreign exchange company, is a sponsor of the 32nd International World Youth Day, Panama 2019 in Panama.

Key Points: 
  • Travelex, a category-leading, independent foreign exchange company, is a sponsor of the 32nd International World Youth Day, Panama 2019 in Panama.
  • Panama 2019 ( www.panama2019.pa ) taking place from January 22 27 and is estimated to draw more than one million interfaith youth to celebrate the first visit of Pope Francis to Panama.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190124005102/en/
    James Hewitt, CEO of Travelex, says of the sponsorship, We opened our first store in Panama at the Tocumen International Airport in 2013.
  • We are excited and fortunate to be supporting our business partners and colleagues in sponsoring World Youth Day, a truly momentous occasion for the Panamanian community.

First Nations students to benefit from BC Tripartite Education Agreement with Canada, British Columbia and the First Nations Education Steering Committee

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
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Today, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Rob Fleming, British Columbia Minister of Education, and Tyrone McNeil, President of the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC), announced the signing of the BC Tripartite Education Agreement which will benefit First Nations students, schools and communities across the province.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Rob Fleming, British Columbia Minister of Education, and Tyrone McNeil, President of the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC), announced the signing of the BC Tripartite Education Agreement which will benefit First Nations students, schools and communities across the province.
  • I commend the First Nations Education Steering Committee for their leadership over the past decades and in ensuring this agreement becomes a reality."
  • First Nations Education Funding model for First Nations students attending First Nations schools or public schools.
  • Established in 1992, the First Nations Education Steering Committee works to advance quality education for all First Nations students in B.C.

Record Four Years for St Kitts and Nevis’ economy, says PM as Citizenship Programme is Hailed

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
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This means good news for residents and for foreign entrepreneurs looking to benefit from St Kitts and Nevis growing economy.

Key Points: 
  • This means good news for residents and for foreign entrepreneurs looking to benefit from St Kitts and Nevis growing economy.
  • The SGF is the investment fund option under St Kitts and Nevis CBI Programme.
  • St Kitts and Nevis is the only jurisdiction worldwide to offer such a programme.
  • St Kitts and Nevis Programme is not only the most experienced in the world, the due diligence procedures conducted under the SGF are internationally respected.

CS Global Partners: Business Grows in St Kitts and Nevis as Sustainable Growth Fund Provides Financial Stimulus, PM Harris Announces

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
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The progress has been made possible in large part by the increased popularity of the country's Citizenship by Investment (CBI), specifically via the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF).

Key Points: 
  • The progress has been made possible in large part by the increased popularity of the country's Citizenship by Investment (CBI), specifically via the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF).
  • This means good news for residents and for foreign entrepreneurs looking to benefit from St Kitts and Nevis' growing economy.
  • The SGF is the investment fund option under St Kitts and Nevis' CBI Programme.
  • The fund requires a simple, one-time investment in return for the grant of Kittitian and Nevisian citizenship and the numerous benefits of the SGF.