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The international leader in car rentals will introduce its Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands to each new market

ST. LOUIS, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ – Enterprise Holdings, the world’s largest vehicle rental business, today announced new franchise locations in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Morocco and the Bahamas. Each of the three new markets will feature car rental options from the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands.

In the U.S. Virgin Islands, the company plans to open locations and provide service on the three main islands of St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John, beginning with the buildout of a location at the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas, the largest international airport in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Expansion plans in the Bahamas include an initial location at the Lynden Pindling International Airport and one additional branch in Nassau. Another location will be added at the Grand Bahama International Airport in Freeport at a later date. In Morocco, plans include downtown locations in both Marrakech and Casablanca along with a presence at major airports.

“Over the past 10 years, we’ve executed an aggressive global growth plan designed to ensure our customers have greater access to the brands they know and love, no matter where they travel,” said Peter Smith, vice president of global franchising at Enterprise Holdings. “Franchisees appreciate the Enterprise standard of excellence and have transformed our business by helping us grow a significant international footprint. Around the corner, or around the world, Enterprise has you covered.”

With a presence in more than 90 countries and territories, Enterprise Holdings employs 75,000-plus global team members with a focus on becoming the best mobility provider in the world by listening to and exceeding customer expectations. The company partners with local providers that have a strong reputation for customer service excellence.

For more information about Enterprise Holdings, visit www.enterpriseholdings.com.

About Enterprise Holdings
Enterprise Holdings, Inc. is a leading provider of mobility solutions, owning and operating the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands through its integrated global network of independent regional subsidiaries. Enterprise Holdings and its affiliates offer extensive car rental, carsharing, truck rental, fleet management, retail car sales, as well as travel management and other transportation services, to make travel easier and more convenient for customers. Privately held by the Taylor family of St. Louis, Mo., Enterprise Holdings manages a diverse fleet of more than 1.85 million vehicles through a network of nearly 10,000 fully staffed neighborhood and airport rental locations in more than 90 countries and territories.

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CaribPR Wire, NASSAU, Bahamas, Nov. 13, 2018: The Bahamas gears up to host its second annual technology summit this week in Grand Bahama, bringing global experts from tech companies and regional entities to the island of Grand Bahama to discuss digital transformation. Under the theme, “The Future is Now,” Cloud Carib has partnered with this year’s committee to invite key players in the field of technology.  This year’s summit promises to inspire IT professionals, developers, innovators and stakeholders both locally and internationally. The conference which runs November 14^th – 16^th, will cover a breadth of resources, tools, tips and practical advice from experienced professionals in the information and technology industry.

Cloud Carib’s key global technology partners, VMware, Palo Alto, Oracle, Veeam, RedHat, Cybernetica and Cisco will all be in attendance to present at the summit. These technology leaders will be hosting tech talks and workshops, sharing their knowledge and experience in digital transformation and the technology sector. Many of these experts will be sharing insight into the advantages their products and services provide within the government’s journey to digital transformation when paired with the expertise and global reach of a company headquartered in The Bahamas like Cloud Carib.

“We’re thrilled to be a partnering sponsor of this years’ technology summit. Cloud Carib and the Government of the Bahamas have been working together to lay the foundation needed to transform the government’s ICT infrastructure and establishing the Bahamas as a leader in eGovernment. We look forward to seeing The Bahamas emerge as a technology leader regionally and globally,” said Cloud Carib’s CEO, Scott MacKenzie.

Scott MacKenzie, Cloud Carib’s Chief Executive Officer will be participating in a panel discussion on ‘Transforming the Future of Business’ and Reneldo Russell, Cloud Carib’s Client Delivery Executive of the Public Sector, will be involved in a panel on ‘Disruptive Ideas, Emerging Technologies.’

Cloud Carib patrocina la Cumbre de Tecnología de Gran Bahama

CaribPR Wire, NASSAU, las Bahamas, Nov. 14, 2018: las Bahamas se prepara para celebrar esta semana su segunda cumbre tecnológica anual en Gran Bahama, reuniendo en la isla a expertos mundiales de compañías tecnológicas y entidades regionales para hablar sobre la transformación digital. Bajo la temática “El futuro es ahora”, Cloud Carib se ha asociado con el comité de este año para invitar a agentes clave del sector tecnológico.  La cumbre de este año promete inspirar a profesionales de la TI, a desarrolladores, a innovadores y a partes interesadas, tanto a nivel local como internacional. La conferencia, que se celebrará del 14 al 16 de noviembre, cubrirá una amplia gama de recursos, herramientas, consejos y asesoramiento práctico de profesionales con experiencia en el sector de la información y de la tecnología.

Los principales socios tecnológicos a nivel mundial de Cloud Carib, VMware, Palo Alto, Oracle, Veeam, RedHat, Cybernetica y Cisco asistirán para presentarse en la cumbre. Estos líderes tecnológicos organizarán charlas y talleres sobre tecnología, compartiendo su conocimiento y experiencia en la transformación digital y en el sector de la tecnología. Muchos de estos expertos compartirán información sobre las ventajas que ofrecen sus productos y servicios dentro del viaje del gobierno hacia la transformación digital cuando se combinan con la experiencia y el alcance mundial de una compañía con sede en las Bahamas como Cloud Carib.

“Estamos encantados de ser patrocinadores asociados de la cumbre tecnológica de este año. Cloud Carib y el Gobierno de las Bahamas han estado trabajando juntos para sentar las bases necesarias para transformar la infraestructura de TIC del gobierno y consolidar a las Bahamas como un líder en la administración electrónica. Esperamos ver a las Bahamas emerger como un líder en tecnología a nivel regional y mundial”, dijo Scott MacKenzie, Director General de Cloud Carib.

Scott MacKenzie, Director Ejecutivo de Cloud Carib participará en una mesa redonda sobre ‘Transformar el futuro de los negocios’, y Reneldo Russell, Ejecutivo de Comercialización con Clientes del sector público de Cloud Carib, participará en un debate de un grupo de expertos para abordar el tema ‘Ideas disruptivas, tecnologías emergentes’.

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CaribPR Wire, NASSAU, The Bahamas, July 12, 2018: Cloud Carib is proud to announce they are now hosting a signing node on the GoChain network. GoChain is a scalable, high performance, decentralized cryptocurrency and blockchain that supports smart contracts and distributed applications. Cloud Carib, a Bahamian company, is committed to assisting in the technical transformation of the region by investing resources for transformation.  Their establishment of a signing node on the GoChain network demonstrates Cloud Carib’s dedication to the development of The Bahamas as the ‘Silicon Valley of the Caribbean’.

GoChain runs their network on a Proof of Reputation consensus model, relying on the reputation, reliability and strong brand of the members in their network. Established in 2011, Cloud Carib has proven themselves to deliver services and solutions that are built with privacy, data sovereignty and performance in mind, ensuring business critical applications are always secure and available.  “Blockchain and Cryptocurrency provides the foundation for digital transformation of the region – a region known for high trust, which carries a reputation of protecting the world’s assets and Cloud Carib is a proud participant”, commented the Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Stelios Xeroudakis.

About Cloud Carib

Cloud Carib is the region’s premier provider of managed cloud services founded upon the principles of delivering quality, agility, and value for every client. Solutions range from complex bespoke dedicated private cloud offerings to hybrid cloud services. Every solution provides clients with controlled costs, unrivaled levels of service, and unparalleled levels of data protection and privacy – when and where privacy matters.

Nuevo nodo de alojamiento Cloud Carib en la red GoChain

CaribPR Wire, NASSAU, Bahamas, July 12, 2018: Cloub Carib se enorgullece de anunciar que ahora aloja un nodo de firma en la red GoChain. GoChain es una criptomoneda y una cadena de bloques descentralizadas, escalables y de alto rendimiento que son compatibles con contratos inteligentes y aplicaciones distribuidas. Cloud Carib, una compañía bahameña, se ha comprometido a ayudar en la transformación técnica de la región mediante la inversión de recursos para la transformación. El establecimiento de un nodo de firma en la red GoChain muestra el compromiso de Cloud Carib al desarrollo de las Bahamas como el «Silicon Valley del Caribe».

GoChain opera su red sobre un modelo de consenso de Proof of Reputation, confiando en la reputación, la fiabilidad y la solidez de la marca de los miembros de la red. Establecida en 2011, Cloud Carib ha demostrado que ofrece servicios y soluciones que se crean teniendo en cuenta la privacidad, la soberanía de datos y el rendimiento, garantizando que las aplicaciones críticas para el negocio estén siempre seguras y disponibles. «La cadena de bloques y la criptomoneda constituyen la base para la transformación digital de la región, una región conocida por su altos niveles de confianza, que goza de la reputación de proteger los activos del mundo y en la que Cloud Carib participa con orgullo», comentó el fundador y director de tecnología (CTO), Stelios Xeroudakis.

Acerca de Cloud Carib

Cloud Carib es el principal proveedor de servicios gestionados en la nube de la región y se basa en los principios de ofrecer calidad, agilidad y valor para para cada uno de sus clientes. Las soluciones van desde ofertas complejas personalizadas de nube privada a servicios de nube híbrida. Cada solución proporciona a los clientes costos controlados, niveles de servicio inigualables y niveles de protección de datos y privacidad incomparables: cuando y donde la privacidad importa.

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Making Broadcast History Across the Region!

CaribPR Wire, MIAMI, FL, April 13, 2018: More than 700,000 customers across 21 countries in the Caribbean and The Bahamas got their fill of the athletics action- live and direct – as Flow delivered unprecedented in-home and on-the-go access to the 2018 Flow CARIFTA Games; increasing its 2017 viewership numbers by a whopping 25%.

This year, Flow, in its third year as the official title sponsor of the Games, took its broadcast rights to another level by introducing the Flow Sports Mobile App so customers would have the flexibility of watching the Games on-the-go. Customers across the region embraced both options (Flow Sports TV and the App), exceeding expectations as the events dominated daytime viewing across all Flow and BTC (Bahamas Telecommunications Company – Flow’s affiliated brand in the Bahamas) channels, making it the most watched edition of the CARIFTA Games in its 47 year history.

Flow delivered more than twenty hours of live coverage via Flow Sports 1 and the Flow Sports Mobile App, which was available as a free download for all smartphone users across the Caribbean. Fans across the world also followed the Games via the Flow Sports website at www.flowsports.co. Live coverage from the three-day meet in Nassau, Bahamas was also delivered across North America and Europe by way of international broadcast agreements. During the event, #FlowCARIFTA was the number one trending topic on Twitter and Instagram across the region, proving the powerful draw of the Games for Caribbean sports fans.

“The unprecedented coverage of the 2018 Flow CARIFTA Games is a triumph for our young Caribbean athletes as we bring together their athletic prowess, with the inventiveness of our technology to extend its reach beyond our borders across the region and around the world. Congratulations to the athletes, North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association (NACAC), the Local Organizing Committee, officials and our customers for joining with us, as together we made history in our region,” said Garry Sinclair, Caribbean President, Cable & Wireless Communications.

“Our young athletes produced some amazing, history-making performances delivered in high-definition to the widest audience ever. While the athletes made history on the track and field, we were proud to match it by creating some history of our own,” Sinclair also said.

“We believe that by providing this level of visibility to our outstanding youngsters, tangible opportunities for personal development can now become a reality. This is what Flow brings to the CARIFTA Games and we are proud of the strong relationship we have established with the NACAC, a relationship we hope to continue into the foreseeable future,” he added.

Jamaica’s Brianna Williams claimed the coveted Austin Sealy Award for her three gold medals in the Under-17 100m, 200m and 4×100m relay. Jamaica copped the overall number one spot on the medal table with 82 in total (44 gold, 27 silver, 11 bronze), while The Bahamas placed second with 35 (6 gold, 14 silver, 15 bronze), Trinidad & Tobago third with 17 (4 gold, 6 silver and 7 bronze) and Barbados fourth with 13 (3 gold, 5 silver and 5 bronze).

About C&W Communications

C&W is a full service communications and entertainment provider and delivers market-leading video, broadband, telephony and mobile services to consumers in 18 countries. Through its business division, C&W provides data center hosting, domestic and international managed network services, and customized IT service solutions, utilizing cloud technology to serve business and government customers.

C&W also operates a state-of-the-art submarine fiber network – the most extensive in the region.

Learn more at www.cwc.com, or follow C&W on LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter.

About Liberty Latin America

Liberty Latin America is a leading telecommunications company operating in over 20 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean under the consumer brands VTR, Flow, Liberty, Más Móvil and BTC. The communications and entertainment services that we offer to our residential and business customers in the region increasingly include combinations of services comprised of digital video, broadband internet, telephony and mobile services. Our business products and services include enterprise-grade connectivity, data center, hosting and managed solutions, as well as information technology solutions with customers ranging from small and medium enterprises to international companies and governmental agencies. In addition, Liberty Latin America operates a sub-sea and terrestrial fiber optic cable network that connects over 40 markets in the region.

For more information, please visit www.lla.com.

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Más de 700.000 espectadores se conectaron para ver los juegos CARIFTA de Flow Sports a través de la aplicación móvil y los canales de TV de Flow Sports

¡Haciendo historia de transmisión en toda la región!

CaribPR Wire, MIAMI, FL, April 16, 2018: Más de 700.000 clientes en 21 países del Caribe y las Bahamas disfrutaron de la acción deportiva, en vivo y en directo, ya que Flow proporcionó acceso sin precedentes a los Juegos CARIFTA de Flow 2018, en el hogar y desde cualquier lugar, incrementando en un increíble 25% su número de espectadores en 2017.

Este año, Flow, en su tercer año como patrocinador oficial de los Juegos, llevó sus derechos de transmisión a otro nivel al presentar la aplicación móvil de Flow Sports para que los clientes tuvieran la flexibilidad de ver los Juegos en cualquier lugar. Los clientes de la región les dieron un muy buen recibimiento a ambas opciones (Flow Sports TV y la aplicación) superando las expectativas, ya que los eventos dominaron la visualización diurna en todos los canales de Flow y BTC (Bahamas Telecommunications Company – marca afiliada de Flow en las Bahamas), convirtiéndose en la edición más vista de los juegos CARIFTA en sus 47 años de historia.

Flow transmitió más de veinte horas de cobertura en vivo a través de Flow Sports 1 y la aplicación móvil de Flow Sports, la cual estaba disponible como descarga gratuita para todos los usuarios de teléfonos inteligentes en todo el Caribe. Los fanáticos de todo el mundo también siguieron los Juegos a través del sitio web de Flow Sports en www.flowsports.co. La cobertura en vivo de la reunión de tres días en Nassau, Bahamas también se transmitió en Norteamérica y Europa a través de acuerdos internacionales de transmisión. Durante el evento, #FlowCARIFTA fue la principal tendencia en Twitter e Instagram en toda la región, demostrando el poderoso atractivo de los juegos para los fanáticos del deporte caribeño.

“La cobertura sin precedentes de los Juegos CARIFTA de Flow 2018 es un triunfo para nuestros jóvenes atletas caribeños al unir su destreza atlética, con la inventiva de nuestra tecnología para extender su alcance más allá de nuestras fronteras en toda la región y el mundo. Felicitaciones a los atletas, a la Asociación de Atletismo de Norteamérica, Centroamérica y el Caribe (North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association, NACAC), al Comité Organizador Local, a los funcionarios y a nuestros clientes por unirse a nosotros, ya que juntos hicimos historia en nuestra región”, dijo Garry Sinclair, Presidente en el Caribe de Cable & Wireless Communications.

“Nuestros jóvenes atletas realizaron algunas actuaciones increíbles, que hacen historia, que fueron transmitidas en alta definición a la audiencia más amplia de la historia. Mientras los atletas hicieron historia en la pista y el campo, nos enorgulleció igualarlos creando nuestra propia historia”, dijo Sinclair.

“Creemos que al proporcionarles este nivel de visibilidad a nuestros jóvenes sobresalientes, las oportunidades tangibles para el desarrollo personal ahora pueden convertirse en realidad. Esto es lo que Flow aporta a los Juegos CARIFTA y estamos orgullosos de la sólida relación que hemos establecido con la NACAC, una relación que esperamos continúe en el futuro inmediato”, agregó.

Brianna Williams de Jamaica obtuvo el codiciado Premio Austin Sealy por sus tres medallas de oro en la categoría Sub-17 de 100 y 200 metros y el relevo 4 x 100 metros. Jamaica logró el puesto general número uno en el cuadro de medallas con 82 en total (44 de oro, 27 de plata y 11 de bronce), mientras que Las Bahamas quedó en segundo lugar con 35 (6 de oro, 14 de plata y 15 de bronce), Trinidad y Tobago tercero con 17 (4 de oro, 6 de plata y 7 de bronce) y Barbados cuarto con 13 (3 de oro, 5 de plata y 5 de bronce).

Acerca de C&W Communications

C&W es un proveedor de comunicaciones y entretenimiento de servicio completo y ofrece servicios líderes en el mercado de video, banda ancha, telefonía y telefonía móvil a consumidores en 18 países. A través de su división de negocios, C&W ofrece alojamiento de centros de datos, servicios de red administrados de forma nacional e internacional, así como soluciones de servicios de TI personalizados, utilizando tecnología de la nube para prestar servicios a clientes comerciales y gubernamentales.

C&W también opera una red de fibra submarina de última generación, la más extensa de la región.

Obtenga más información en www.cwc.com, o siga a C&W en LinkedIn, Facebook o Twitter.

Acerca de Liberty Latin America

Liberty Latin America es una compañía de telecomunicaciones líder que opera en más de 20 países en toda América Latina y el Caribe bajo las marcas de consumo VTR, Flow, Liberty, Más Móvil y BTC. Los servicios de comunicaciones y entretenimiento que ofrecemos a nuestros clientes residenciales y comerciales en la región incluyen cada vez más combinaciones de servicios, los cuales incluyen video digital, Internet de banda ancha, telefonía y servicios móviles. Nuestros productos y servicios comerciales incluyen conectividad de nivel empresarial, centro de datos, hospedaje y soluciones administradas, así como soluciones de tecnología de la información con clientes que van desde pequeñas y medianas empresas hasta empresas internacionales y agencias gubernamentales. Además, Liberty Latin America opera una red submarina y terrestre de cable de fibra óptica que conecta más de 40 mercados en la región.

Para obtener más información, visite www.lla.com.

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7th Annual Talkin’ Cloud 100 Report Identifies

Top Cloud Services Providers

CARIBPR WIRE, NASSAU, Bahamas, Dec. 07, 2017: Cloud Carib Ltd., a leading managed cloud services provider in the Caribbean and Latin American region, today announced it ranks 42nd among the world’s Top 100 cloud services providers (CSPs), according to Channel Futures’ seventh-annual Talkin’ Cloud (TC) 100 report.

The full report is available now by visiting ChannelFutures.com.

Based on data from Channel Futures’ online survey, conducted between August to October 2017, the TC 100 list recognizes top cloud services providers (CSPs), including MSPs, hosting companies, cloud consultants and more. Rankings are based on annual cloud services revenue growth, and input from Channel Futures editors.

“Cloud Carib is honored to rank 42nd among the world’s Top 100 cloud services providers, rising 50 spots from 2016,” said Scott MacKenzie, Chief Commercial Officer at Cloud Carib. “This recognition is a testament to our significant growth over the last year, and our commitment to empowering organisations with managed cloud solutions in the Caribbean and Latin American region.”

“On behalf of Channel Futures, I would like to congratulate Cloud Carib for its recognition as a Talkin’ Cloud 100 honoree,” said Nicole Henderson, a contributing editor at Channel Futures who oversees the TC 100 project. “The organizations on this year’s list demonstrate everything from technological prowess to thought leadership to business excellence across a number of functional disciplines. If you want to understand where the market is heading, watch these companies in 2018.”

About Cloud Carib
Cloud Carib is the region’s premier provider of managed cloud services founded upon the principles of delivering quality, agility, and value for every client.  Solutions range from complex bespoke dedicated private cloud offerings to hybrid cloud services.  Every solution provides clients with controlled costs, unrivaled levels of service, and unparalleled levels of data protection and privacy – when and where privacy matters.

Cloud Carib’s services enable a true competitive advantage for each client that is unmatched in most of the world. Headquartered in the Bahamas, and offering multiple data centre locations throughout the Caribbean (Freeport, Nassau, Panama, Barbados, Jamaica and Ecuador), Cloud Carib’s solution portfolio includes: Data Centre Services, Security and Business Continuity Services, and Mobility and Productivity Offerings. For more information, please visit www.cloudcarib.com.

About Informa
The Channel Futures brand is part of Informa which operates at the heart of the Knowledge and Information Economy. It is a leading business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge and events business. With more than 7,500 employees globally, it has a presence in all major geographies, including North America, South America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.  For additional information on Informa, visit www.Informa.com and for information on Channel Futures, visit www.ChannelFutures.com.

Cloud Carib ocupa el puesto nro. 42 entre los mejores 100 proveedores de servicios en la nube

El 7.º informe anual Talkin’ Cloud 100 identifica a los principales proveedores de servicios en la nube

CARIBPR WIRE, NASSAU, Bahamas, Dec. 08, 2017 : Cloud Carib Ltd., proveedor líder de servicios administrados en la nube en la región del Caribe y Latinoamérica, anunció hoy que ocupa el puesto nro. 42 entre los 100 principales proveedores de servicios en la nube (cloud service providers, CSP) del mundo, según el séptimo informe anual Talkin’ Cloud (TC) 100 de Channel Futures.

El informe completo está disponible ahora en ChannelFutures.com.

Basada en los datos de la encuesta en línea de Channel Futures, realizada entre agosto y octubre de 2017, la lista TC 100 reconoce a los principales proveedores de servicios en la nube (CSP), incluidos proveedores de servicios administrados (managed service providers, MSP), compañías de hosting, consultores de servicios en la nube, entre otros. Las calificaciones se basan en el crecimiento anual de los ingresos por servicios en la nube y en las opiniones de los editores de Channel Futures.

“Cloud Carib se complace en ocupar el puesto nro. 42 entre los 100 mejores proveedores de servicios en la nube del mundo, luego de subir 50 posiciones respecto de 2016”, afirmó Scott MacKenzie, director comercial de Cloud Carib. “Este reconocimiento es un testimonio de nuestro crecimiento significativo en el último año y de nuestro compromiso de empoderar a las organizaciones con soluciones administradas en la nube en la región del Caribe y Latinoamérica”.

“En nombre de Channel Futures, me gustaría felicitar a Cloud Carib por su mención en la lista Talkin’ Cloud 100”, expresó Nicole Henderson, editora adjunta de Channel Futures, quien supervisa el proyecto TC 100. “Las organizaciones incluidas en la lista de este año demuestran todo, desde la destreza tecnológica hasta el liderazgo intelectual y la excelencia empresarial, en una serie de disciplinas funcionales. Si quiere comprender hacia dónde se dirige el mercado, observe a estas compañías en 2018”.

Acerca de Cloud Carib
Cloud Carib es el principal proveedor de servicios administrados en la nube de la región, que se basa en los principios de ofrecer calidad, agilidad y valor a todos los clientes. Las soluciones varían desde ofertas complejas, específicas y dedicadas de nube privada hasta servicios de nube híbrida. Cada solución proporciona a los clientes costos controlados, servicios inigualables y niveles incomparables de protección de datos y privacidad, en el momento y el lugar en que la privacidad importa.

Los servicios de Cloud Carib ofrecen una verdadera ventaja competitiva a cada cliente, que no tiene igual en la mayor parte del mundo. Con sede en las Bahamas y múltiples centros de datos en todo el Caribe (Freeport, Nassau, Panamá, Barbados, Jamaica y Ecuador), la cartera de soluciones de Cloud Carib incluye lo siguiente: servicios de centro de datos, servicios de continuidad del negocio y seguridad, y ofertas de movilidad y productividad. Para obtener más información, visite www.cloudcarib.com.

Acerca de Informa
La marca Channel Futures forma parte de Informa, que opera en el corazón de la economía del conocimiento y la información. Es una empresa líder en inteligencia comercial, publicación académica, conocimiento y eventos. Con más de 7500 empleados en todo el mundo, tiene presencia en las principales regiones geográficas, como Latinoamérica, Sudamérica, Asia, Europa, Medio Oriente y África. Para obtener más información sobre Informa, visite www.Informa.com. Para conocer más acerca de Channel Futures, visite www.ChannelFutures.com.

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NASSAU, Bahamas, March 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ – Bahamas-born Sammi Starr, Sony Music recording artist, is proud to announce the launch of “#Bahamas, Your Best Picture Deserves My Best Song”, a grassroots social media campaign aiming to share with the world Sammi’s love for his country and the sounds of its Junkanoo festival through his song “Jump in Da Line”, a single produced and remixed by Latin Grammy^® winner, DJ Buddha.

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Sammi Starr is launching “#Bahamas” on Tuesday, March 28^th on his website www.sammistarrmusic.com as well as on Instagram. Sammi will search for his favorite photos and videos posted on Instagram with the hashtag #Bahamas and share them back with a soundtrack, his Bahamian Carnival anthem “Jump in Da Line” as well as an invitation to visit his web page. Fans can also add Sammi’s music to their photos themselves visiting www.sammistarrmusic.com.

“When you come to The Bahamas you are surrounded by beauty, music, culture, history and great vibes. I find thousands of pictures on Instagram of Bahamians and visitors having the time of their lives here. They inspired me to add my song “Jump in Da Line” as the soundtrack to their most vivid memories as we all celebrate together Junkanoo style through #Bahamas!” said Sammi.

“Jump in Da Line” is inspired by Junkanoo and it describes the Bahamian Junkanoo festival including the groups in formation and lines all moving to the sound of the rhythm. The song has received extensive airplay since its release and you can listen to it on the platform of your preference clicking here.

About Sammi Starr
Sammi Starr is a renowned Bahamian recording artist and producer in the Caribbean. Sammi landed a recording contract with Sony Music Latin for his single “Jump in Da Line” after winning the Music Masters Competition during the 2015 Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival organized by the Bahamas National Festival Commission. He represents The Bahamas with pride at international events throughout the Caribbean and in the United States. His style has been described as a unique blend of Marvin Gaye, Usher, Kanye West and John Legend with an island twist. For more information, please visit: www.sammistarrmusic.com

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David Brown appointed as Senior Partner in Bermuda and Regional Insurance Leader and Jessel Mendes named Regional Growth Markets Leader

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ernst & Young Ltd. today announced two leadership changes. David Brown will become the firm’s Senior Partner in Bermuda and Insurance Leader for the EY Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands region, replacing Pete Cangany, who will retire from EY after 37 years with the organization. This transition will take effect on July 1, 2017, and Cangany will remain in the role until that time. Effective immediately, Jessel Mendes will assume the new role of Regional Growth Markets Leader, in addition to his current responsibilities as Partner of Ernst & Young Ltd. (EY Bermuda).

Brown most recently served as the Insurance Industry leader for the Southwest Region of Ernst & Young LLP in the US and directed the Southwest Region FSO Assurance practice. He has more than 27 years of experience working with large multinational clients, including insurance companies with global operations, US domestic insurance enterprises and Bermuda-based global reinsurance companies. Cangany has served as Senior Bermuda Partner since July 2014, and has been regional Insurance Leader since January 2013.

“Under Pete’s leadership, we have been able to build a high-performing team in Bermuda, enhance our relationships with stakeholders across the market and expand our range of services and expertise,” said Dan Scott, Regional Managing Partner for the EY region including Bahamas, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands. “We are very excited to have David assume this role and contribute to our legacy of leadership. His deep insurance and reinsurance experience, coupled with his knowledge of the market, will allow us to bring even more global resources to our Bermuda clients and help them capitalize on new opportunities. We are pleased to have Pete remain in the role through the end of June to provide guidance and assist in the transition process.”

In taking on the new role of Growth Markets Leader for the region, Jessel Mendes will be adding to his current responsibilities as EY Bermuda Partner. In addition to continuing to interact with EY Bermuda clients and other market stakeholders, as Growth Markets Leader he will focus on driving growth for EY firms across the region, maintaining a pulse on the market, overseeing the growth of EY service offerings, programs and initiatives, and determining how resources and capabilities can be best deployed to benefit clients. Mendes, who is a member of the board of the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA), will also leverage his extensive network of relationships to uncover new opportunities and help EY Bermuda and the region’s other firms build on their market position.

“We are positioned for the next phase of growth in Bermuda and across the region, so the timing for these changes is ideal,” added Scott. “We have been working diligently with Pete, David and our clients to lay the groundwork for a smooth transition. David has a deep understanding of the challenges organizations are facing and great insurance industry knowledge, so he was a natural choice to lead our Bermuda practice. With Jessel taking on a new role, we now have a great opportunity to serve our clients’ rapidly-evolving needs and accelerate growth.”

About EY

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

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This news release has been issued by Ernst & Young Ltd., Bermuda, a member of the global EY organization serving clients in Bermuda.

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- Clinical trials with over 3,000 treated patients demonstrate its efficacy.

- Studies demonstrated that at least two thirds of the patients obtained 75% improvement of Psoriasis Activity Severity Index.

- This treatment significantly improves the quality of life of patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

PANAMA CITY, Dec. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ – Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that affects around 140 million people worldwide.  It’s more frequent between the ages of 15 and 25, but may develop at any age and highly impacts the quality of life.

Several types of psoriasis exist, which range from mild to severe and disabling. Plaque psoriasis is the most common form and is known for producing inflammation and scaly patches of thickened skin called “plaques”. It is caused due to a problem in the immunologic system, where white blood cells that normally become activated to fight infections, are in this case activated against the healthy skin cells.  The cause of the disease is unknown. The immunologic system is activated and produces inflammatory mediators which are responsible for the skin lesions.

During this process, white blood cells release chemical products called “cytokines”, which produce inflammation, reddening of the skin and make the cutaneous cells move from deeper skin layer to surface at a higher speed than normal, (almost 5 times). These cells accumulate and generate the scaly patches. Psoriatic lesions show the aspect of scales, sometimes with a white silver color, while the skin below is red and if scratched it can bleed. Two specific cytokines are increased in the pathogenesis of psoriasis and produce the inflammatory process of the disease (Interleukin 12 and Interleukin 23).

Ustekinumab is a monoclonal antibody that represents the first of a new class of psoriasis therapies that specifically and selectively targets IL-12/IL-23.

Ustekinumab is now available in the Caribbean, specifically in Aruba, Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Curacao and Jamaica.^[i] Ustekinumab is commercialized under the brand Stelara™.

This therapeutic alternative is the latest generation of psoriasis treatment. With over 3,000 treated patients (in clinical trials) up to 5 years of treatment. The data obtained proves that the treatment is well tolerated and safe.

Clinical trials demonstrated that at least two thirds of the patients obtained a 75% improvement of the psoriasis, in accordance with the Psoriasis Activity Severity Index (PASI 75), after only two doses of Ustekinumab. This innovative treatment has a very convenient dosage regimen when compared with other biological therapies for psoriasis. After 5 years, approximately 80% of the patients treated with Ustekinumab maintain response.

Until recent years, psoriasis was considered a disease limited to the skin. Recent evidence, from important population studies in psoriatic patients, has demonstrated an increase in mortality and a decrease in life expectancy between 3 to 4 years in patients with psoriasis.

On the other hand, the impact of psoriasis notably influences the quality of life, and this is reflected in the increase of different social and psychoactive pathologies, and in the acquisition of unhealthy habits like tobacco and alcohol, favored by low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and the isolation which patients feel subjected to.^[ii]

“Ustekinumab significantly improves the quality of life of patients with moderate to severe psoriasis, as well as their physical and mental functions. After 12 weeks of treatment, patients treated with Ustekinumab present a significant improvement in their mental well-being and their physical condition”, affirmed Dr. Eduardo Franco; Janssen’s Medical Director for Central America and the Caribbean.

The itching and pain, the plaques in their hands and feet may hinder the performance of certain tasks or participation in some activities. Overtime, about 40% of psoriatic patients develop arthritis. “The most severe cases of psoriasis may even generate immobility of the patient. Some patients compare the reduction of their physical activities to the ones generated by other diseases as cancer or heart diseases”, pointed out Dr. Jose Antonio Herrera, Immunology Medical Manager for Janssen.

About Janssen

Janssen is a Company dedicated to the research of providing innovative products that help protect and improve the life of people, and face and solve the most important and unresolved medical needs of our times, in the areas of oncology, immunology, neurosciences and infectious, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

Across the different companies of the Johnson & Johnson group, our people are united in the passionate pursuit of solutions through science, in benefit of the patients.

Present in over 50 countries, we share the commitment of the founders of the Company, of innovating in ideas, products and services for the patients of the whole world.

^{[i] Ustekinumab was approved by the following Health Authorities:
Aruba: Drug Registration Board,
Curacao; Drug Registration Board
Jamaica: Ministry of Health.
Cayman Islands, Bahamas and Bermuda are not regulated countries.}

^{[ii] 2009 Latin American Psoriasis Consensus, treatment guides, Latin American Psoriasis Society}

Fact Sheet Psoriasis

1. Psoriasis is a chronic disease that affects over 140 million people worldwide.
2. It presents itself more frequently between the ages of 15 and 25, but may develop at any age and highly impacts the quality of life.
3. The main cause for this disease is unknown. The immunologic system is activated and produces inflammatory mediators which stimulated white cells and infiltrate the skin layers. The deep layer cells move to the outer layer of the skin at least 5 time faster than usual, and this produces the characteristic plaque of the psoriasis.
4. There are several clinical forms of the disease, plaque psoriasis being the most common form. It is known for producing inflammation and scaly patches of thickened skin called “plaques”.
5. Moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, notably influences the quality of life.  Severe cases of psoriasis may even generate immobility of the patient.
6. Some patients compare the reduction of their physical activities to the ones generated by other diseases such as cancer or heart disease.
7. Ustekinumab is now available in the Caribbean, specifically in Aruba, Bahamas, Bermuda, Caiman Islands, Curacao and Jamaica.[i]  Ustekinumab is commercialized under the brand Stelara™.
8. Clinical trials with over 3,000 patients treated with Ustekinumab have demonstrated its efficacy. At least two thirds of the patients obtained a 75% improvement of the Psoriasis Activity Severity Index.
9. After 5 years, approximately 80% of the patients treated with Ustekinumab maintain response.

^{[i] Ustekinumab was approved by the following Health Authorities:
Aruba: Drug Registration Board,
Curacao; Drug Registration Board
Jamaica: Ministry of Health.
Cayman Islands, Bahamas and Bermuda are not regulated countries.}

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NASSAU, Bahamas, Aug. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Baha Mar today stated it is gratified that the Supreme Court of The Bahamas has granted leave to appeal the Court’s decision to reject Baha Mar’s application seeking the recognition of the U.S. Chapter 11 proceedings in the Delaware Court.

About Baha Mar

Baha Mar is set on 3,000 feet of white sandy beach just 10 minutes from Nassau’s fully renovated and expanded international airport.  It will feature elite hotels with gaming, entertainment, private residences, shopping and natural attractions that reflect an authentic Bahamian experience. Amenities will include a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course; 200,000 square feet of flexible convention facilities, including a 2,000-seat entertainment venue; art galleries featuring Bahamian art; more than 40 restaurants, bars and clubs; global luxury designer and local artisan boutiques; and 20 acres of exquisitely landscaped beach and pool experiences, including a beachfront sanctuary with native Bahamian flora and fauna. For more information during this process please visit www.bmpathforward.com.

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– Expanded Policy will Increase Access for Darunavir Pediatric Formulations in 128 Resource-Limited Countries

– Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados and Jamaica are some of the countries that would benefit with this policy

PANAMA CITY, May 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Johnson & Johnson today announced that its Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies have furthered their commitment to improve the health of children living with HIV through an expanded policy aimed at enhancing access to its HIV medicine darunavir. This policy enables the development of and access to new pediatric products of darunavir in 128 low- and middle-income countries[i], home to 99.8% of children and adolescents living with HIV worldwide[ii] today.

As part of efforts to help meet the needs of children and adolescents living with HIV, Janssen is working to create one of the broadest geographic territories for an access effort for pediatric HIV medicines to date. To that end, Janssen will expand the geographic scope of its 2012 policy not to enforce the patents it owns and controls on the antiretroviral (ARV) drug darunavir, for pediatric products used in low- and middle-income countries. This doubles the original territory of sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries[iii] announced in 2012. The 2012 policy outlines that Janssen will not enforce its darunavir patent rights, provided the generic versions of darunavir are quality, medically acceptable, and only used in the indicated countries. Today’s expanded policy is applicable only for pediatric darunavir products used in the defined territory. Manufacturers are still responsible for obtaining permissions from other darunavir patent holders and health authorities where appropriate.

These renewed efforts are an outcome of engagement between Janssen and the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP), directly supporting the recently-launched Pediatric HIV Treatment Initiative (PHTI). PHTI is a partnership between the MPP, UNITAID, the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) dedicated to speeding the development of high-priority pediatric co-formulations of HIV medicines and addressing other potential barriers to treatment access for children living with HIV.

Janssen will collaborate with PHTI partners to develop critical new formulations of pediatric HIV medicines to help safeguard the lives of children and adolescents living with HIV. Janssen and PHTI organizations will explore the possible development of a fixed-dose combination (FDC) of darunavir with the boosting agent ritonavir for children living with HIV. Darunavir administered with ritonavir and in combination with other antiretroviral medicines is currently indicated for highly treatment-experienced adult and pediatric HIV patients (third-line) in resource-limited settings and has been recommended by the World Health Organization[iv].  A novel FDC that is safe, effective and child-friendly would be an important step in realizing the global health imperative to close the pediatric HIV treatment gap.

“Our vision is that children living with HIV can receive the treatments they need to stay strong and grow to become productive young adults,” said Paul Stoffels, M.D., Chief Scientific Officer, Johnson & Johnson and Worldwide Chairman, Janssen. “We are committed to ensuring that no child is without access to appropriate, child-friendly HIV treatment options and, most importantly, the hope of a healthy future.”

“Finding innovative solutions for the challenges of pediatric HIV treatment requires us all to think differently and act collaboratively,” said Tomas Matthews, Access Director, Janssen Global Public Health. “We are working to address obstacles in efforts to help protect the health of vulnerable children living with HIV in high-burden countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, and elsewhere around the world.”

Janssen and Johnson & Johnson have a longstanding commitment to helping children living with HIV and enhancing access to its medicines for thosein need. For more than a decade, Johnson & Johnson has supported efforts to reduce the number of new HIV infections among children, and in 2011, the company pledged an additional $15 million to support the Global Plan to eliminate pediatric HIV. In December 2013, Janssen launched the New Horizons Advancing HIV Care initiative, a collaborative effort to strengthen country-level capacity, knowledge, and action around the needs of HIV treatment-experienced children. A key feature of this initiative is a treatment donation program for PREZISTA® (darunavir) and INTELENCE® (etravirine) for HIV treatment-experienced children and adolescents.

Johnson & Johnson and Janssen are committed to advancing global health. Its family of companies has launched and continues to support a variety of comprehensive efforts toward strengthening the health of communities, improving maternal and child health, and preventing the spread of infectious and preventable diseases worldwide. For more information on Johnson & Johnson global health programs, visit www.jnj.com.

About Janssen, the Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson

At Janssen, we are dedicated to addressing and solving the most important unmet medical needs of our time, including in oncology (e.g., multiple myeloma and prostate cancer), immunology (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, IBD and psoriasis), neuroscience (e.g., schizophrenia, dementia and pain), infectious disease (e.g., HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C and tuberculosis), and cardiovascular and metabolic diseases (e.g., diabetes).

Driven by our commitment to patients, we develop sustainable, integrated healthcare solutions by working side-by-side with healthcare stakeholders, based on partnerships of trust and transparency. To learn more, visit www.janssen.com.

About Johnson & Johnson

Caring for the world, one person at a time…inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. We embrace research and science ‒ bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Our approximately 126,500 employees at more than 265 Johnson & Johnson operating companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world.

References

[i] In addition to all Least Developed Countries (LDCs) as defined by the United Nations and the countries of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), countries included in this policy expansion are Algeria, American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, British Virgin Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Fiji, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Nauru, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turks and Caicos, Ukraine, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, and West Bank and Gaza.

[ii] Calculated using data from: UNICEF. Children, Adolescents and AIDS (2014 Statistical Update). http://www.childrenandaids.org/

[iii] Resource-limited settings under this policy include all Least Developed Countries (”LDCs”) as defined by the United Nations (http://www.unohrlls.org/en/ldc/25/) and the countries of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) which are not classified as LDCs.

[iv] World Health Organization. Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV Infection in Adults and Adolescents: Recommendations for a Public Health Approach, 2010 Revision. http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2010/9789241599764_eng.pdf

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Waterfront site was once the family compound and estate of the Parker Brothers of Monopoly fame

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., March 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – Kennedy Funding has completed a $5.17 million loan by Grand Pointe Lender Ltd. to borrower Grand Pointe Investments, Ltd. The four-year-interest only financing is secured by four oceanfront residential parcels with five residences and additional land, altogether totaling 15.5 acres, on Man O War Cay, Sea Glass Found, Abaco, Bahamas. Each of the five residential parcels consists of a main residence and a guest cottage.

“The property has a very interesting history,” said Kevin Wolfer, president and CEO of Kennedy Funding, the Englewood, NJ-based direct private lender. “It consists of the long-time former family compound and estate of the Parker Family of Parker Games fame–Monopoly and other well-known board games.”

The Orlando, FL-based Grand Pointe Investments, headed by John C. Gray, Jr., acquired the property 10 years ago from the Parker Family and, “has made extensive improvements since,” said Wolfer. “With 15.5 acres and five private beaches on its own peninsula, this property is clearly the ‘jewel of the Abacos.’”

The borrower has been restoring the Parker Family compound and estate, and intends to retain ownership of one of the five residences while marketing the others for sale. Because of the site’s historic significance and prime location, the project has required close cooperation with the local district council and the Bahamian government.

Now known as Sea Glass Found, the $20 million project is well underway, an effort that includes restoring the site’s harbor and marina. The latter effort will allow berthing for yachts up to 140 feet in length and averaging 80-90 feet to dock safely in a protected “hurricane hole.”

The financing will be utilized by the borrower to retire $3.5 million of existing debt, and the remainder for working capital–the borrower’s other properties include two office condominiums in Lake Mary, FL, and 42 single-family lots at Stone Island, Enterprise, FL.

Kennedy Funding, America’s leading direct private lender, specializes in bridge loans for commercial property and land acquisition, development, workouts, bankruptcies, and foreclosures. The principals of the company have closed over $2.5 billion in loans to date. The firm’s creative financing expertise enables the closing of equity-based loans of up to a 70% loan-to-value ratio, from $1 million to more than $50 million, in as little as five days. Kennedy Funding continues to actively seek new funding opportunities throughout the world.

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ATLANTA, Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – In April of this year, Cummins Power South announced plans for the expansion of its Cummins Power Generation business in the Caribbean.  A vital part of the Caribbean expansion focuses on partnering with local businesses in the area to provide customers with Cummins world class support and exceptional service.  Cummins Power South is pleased to announce Tess Truck & Equipment Sales and Services as the official Cummins Power Generation dealer in the Bahamas.

Tess Truck & Equipment Sales and Services has been in business since the early 1970s providing industrial vehicles and equipment to the Bahama islands through their flagship of Bahamas Mack.   Expanding upon their product offering, Tess Truck & Equipment Sales and Services will now provide the full line of Cummins Power Generation products from residential and light commercial generators to commercial generator sets and power systems.  As the infrastructure in the Bahamas continues to grow, Tess Truck & Equipment Sales & Services, with the support of Cummins Power South, will help meet the energy needs of expanding industries such as healthcare, hospitality, government and water management as well as supply dependable backup emergency power for residential homes and communities throughout the islands.  Tess Truck & Equipment Sales and Services will serve as the main source of Cummins Power Generation sales and service, offering legendary Cummins service as the only certified Cummins Power Generation dealer in the Bahamas.

Detailed information on Cummins Power South and the expansion in the Bahamas may be obtained by visiting the company’s website at www.cumminspowersouth.com/bahamas/ .

Established in 2006, Cummins Power South, LLC is a joint venture distributorship within the Cummins North American Distributor System. Cummins Power South specializes in the sales and service of all Cummins engines, generators and related products within Georgia, Florida, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, as well as selected areas of the Caribbean.  Cummins Power South is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia (USA) with service locations in Atlanta, Albany, Augusta, Gainesville, Savannah, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Ocala, Orlando, Tampa, West Palm Beach and Chattanooga, TN. Additional information about the company may be found at www.cumminspowersouth.com

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ATLANTA, April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Cummins Power South today announced plans for expansion in the Caribbean as the official Cummins Power Generation distributor for the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos.  Through a network of dealer and distributor locations in Florida, Georgia, Chattanooga, TN and parts of the Caribbean, Cummins Power South provides sales and service expertise for Cummins diesel engines, power generation products and Cummins Genuine Parts throughout its territory.

While the company has maintained a presence within the Caribbean through local dealers who specialize in the sales and service of Cummins marine engines and generators, the company plans to grow its power generation business over the next year by providing dedicated support for Cummins commercial and residential generators.  David Hagewood, Vice President of Power Generation Sales and Marketing stated, “We are pleased to have the opportunity to serve the generator needs of the Bahamas and Turk & Caicos Islands.  We look forward to partnering with local businesses to provide world class support of Cummins Power Generation products and providing the exceptional customer service for which Cummins is well known.”

Detailed information on the company and the expansion in the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos may be obtained by visiting the company’s website at www.cumminspowersouth.com/bahamas/.

Established in 2006, Cummins Power South, LLC is a joint venture distributorship within the Cummins North American Distributor System. Cummins Power South specializes in the sales and service of all Cummins engines, generators and related products within Georgia, Florida, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, as well as selected areas of the Caribbean.  Cummins Power South is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia (USA) with service locations in Atlanta, Albany, Augusta, Gainesville, Savannah, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Ocala, Orlando, Tampa, West Palm Beach and Chattanooga, TN. Additional information about the company may be found at www.cumminspowersouth.com

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– HIV stakeholders from across the Caribbean will convene beginning this evening to focus on forging a sustainable response to the regional epidemic

 – Opening ceremony to feature keynote from The Honorable Hubert Alexander Ingraham, Prime Minister of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, and performance by actress, singer, and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph

NASSAU,  Bahamas, Nov. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The 2011 Caribbean HIV Conference: Strengthening Evidence To Achieve Sustainable Action will commence this evening with more than 2,000 individuals from across the region in attendance. These individuals represent a wide range of interests, perspectives, and backgrounds, but they all share a common goal — to take part in forming a collaborative and sustainable response to the HIV epidemic in the Caribbean region.

The 2011 Caribbean HIV Conference will take place November 18–21, 2011, at the Atlantis Conference Center in Nassau, The Bahamas.

Tonight’s opening ceremony will feature a keynote address from The Right Honorable Hubert Alexander Ingraham, Prime Minister of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, as well as a performance by acclaimed actress, singer, and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph of the United States. Best known for creating the role of Deena Jones in the Broadway musical Dreamgirls, Ms. Ralph will perform Sometimes I Cry, her one-woman play about women infected with and affected by HIV. 

The opening ceremony also will include:

• Remarks from the three Conference Co-Chairs about the unique opportunity this conference provides; how the conference was developed; and its history, goals, and expected outcomes
• An invocation from The Most Reverend Patrick Christopher Pinder, Archbishop of Nassau
• A performance by the Bahamas National Youth Choir
• Video messages from individuals across the Caribbean speaking about why the conference is needed and why they are taking part
• Achievement awards presented by the Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS and the International Treatment Preparedness Coalition
• An award presentation to The Honorable Donna M. Christensen, U.S. Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress, for her years of service in the fight against HIV

“This evening’s opening ceremony is designed to provide attendees with an informative, dynamic, and culturally meaningful introduction to the conference,” said Conference Co-Chair Prof. Daisy M. Gely of the Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico. “We are all looking forward to marking the beginning of a collaborative and productive 4 days.”

Focused on Sustainability

The theme for this year’s conference, Strengthening Evidence To Achieve Sustainable Action, focuses on identifying a viable path that can be maintained in the future regional response to HIV. “In the process of identifying the theme for this Conference, we reviewed the Caribbean’s HIV experience over the last three decades or so, and identified two critical and related concepts that we felt should be central to the Conference program — sustainability and the importance of evidence in guiding the strategies that will attain this goal,” said Conference Planning Committee member Roger McLean of the University of the West Indies at St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. “Sustainability is a key challenge facing the regional HIV response, and, to confront it effectively, we need to carefully evaluate what has and hasn’t worked well previously, share good practices and lessons learned, and work together in their application through more integrated approaches.”

The theme is woven throughout the conference agenda. It is incorporated into each of five program tracks, and it is the focus of the following sessions:

• Sustainability Issues. Sunday, November 20, 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
• Sustainability–Sustainable Caribbean HIV Conferences. Sunday, November 20, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Ensuring Sustainability: Increasing Funding for Community-Based Organizations To Fight HIV in the Caribbean. Sunday, November 20, 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Small Island States–Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities. Monday, November 21, 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
• Winning the Fight on HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean: How Partnering With Business Can Yield Significant Impact. Monday, November 21, 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

A major objective is that the conference will establish a special committee that will present preliminary recommendations to form the basis for a sustainability action plan. “We see the conference itself as a key component in the future,” said Conference Planning Committee member Osborne Nurse, who will lead the Caribbean HIV Conference’s special session on sustainability. “We see it as an activity that can dovetail into a regional strategic framework and be aligned with one or more of the key strategic objectives of such a plan.”

More About the 2011 Caribbean HIV Conference

This event is the third Caribbean HIV conference in the past decade, and it is designed to build on successes of the previous events, which demonstrated that regional cooperation and collaboration are key to confronting HIV in the Caribbean. Leading political, scientific, and public health leaders are included in the impressive roster of speakers contributing to the agenda.

Visit https://www.2011caribbeanhivconference.org/2011-caribbean-hiv-conference-speakers-announced to view a list of some of the featured speakers and session moderators.

The conference will be conducted in English and Spanish. To view the full conference program, visit http://www.2011CaribbeanHIVConference.org/agenda.

The 2011 Caribbean HIV Conference is sponsored by the Government of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas; Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico; and the Office of AIDS Research, National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Prof. Gely’s Conference Co-Chairs are Dr. Perry Gomez, Director, National AIDS Programme, Princess Margaret Hospital, Ministry of Health, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas; and Dr. Jack Whitescarver, NIH Associate Director for AIDS Research and Director, Office of AIDS Research, NIH, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, United States.

Partners for the conference include: Caribbean Community (CARICOM); Caribbean Health Research Council (CHRC); Caribbean Regional Network of People Living With HIV/AIDS (CRN+); Caribbean Treatment Action Group (CTAG); Caribbean Vulnerable Communities (CVC) Coalition; Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS); Kerzner International; National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC); Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO); Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP); U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR); Trans-Caribbean HIV/AIDS Research Initiative (TCHARI); and The University of the West Indies (UWI).

 About HIV in the Caribbean

Although it varies from country to country, adult HIV prevalence in the Caribbean is approximately 1 percent, which is higher than that of any region of the world outside of Sub-Saharan Africa (UNAIDS 2010 Global Report). While the overall response to HIV in the Caribbean has improved, other health challenges and the impact of natural disasters affect the available resources for people living with the disease. Unprotected sex between men and women — especially paid sex — is thought to be the main mode of HIV transmission in this region (UNAIDS 2010 Global Report).

Members of the media are invited to visit the conference Web site and Flickr gallery throughout the event; updates and new photos will be added each day:

 Web Site: https://www.2011caribbeanhivconference.org/

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Conference provides multidisciplinary forum for HIV stakeholders in the Caribbean to learn and exchange ideas about the most pressing issues facing the region

 NASSAU, The Bahamas, Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The 2011 Caribbean HIV Conference: Strengthening Evidence To Achieve Sustainable Action, November 18–21, will bring together approximately 2,000 individuals from across the Caribbean to review research findings, to learn about best practices and skills-building tools, and to participate in networking opportunities. The program also will address regional cross-cutting issues, including:

-          Capacity-Building

-          Gender Issues

-          Human Rights

-          Research To Inform Action

-          Sustainability

-          Youth

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“By focusing our agenda on these issues, we’ve created a program that’s relevant to multiple stakeholders and will allow participants to build on their learnings as they attend different conference sessions,” said Conference Co-Chair Prof. Daisy M. Gely of the Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico. “Presenters close to the issues facing the HIV community in the Caribbean will share expertise and research findings with reproducible results to provide a rich experience that will help us move forward collectively to best address the regional epidemic.”

These cross-cutting issues are woven throughout five program tracks:

-          Track A: Special Populations

• The conference has multiple sessions discussing the unique considerations for populations such as MSM (men who have sex with men), substance users, youth, children, women, and sex workers, among others.

-          Track B: Legal, Ethical, Cultural, Spiritual, and Leadership Issues

• Cultural, spiritual, and societal factors affect HIV stakeholders across the region. Conference-goers will have an opportunity to attend sessions highlighting the importance of these issues in the community. This track also seeks to promote leadership and sustainability at the national, regional, community, and individual levels.

-          Track C: Epidemiology, Basic Science, and Vaccine Research

• The conference will explore the latest techniques, research findings, and management of HIV, which include considerations for coexisting infections, a significant public health concern in the Caribbean.

-          Track D: Treatment, Care, and Support

• Treatment, care, and support are all vital components of achieving good outcomes for individuals with HIV. The conference will explore new approaches, best practices, social and economic influences, and other aspects of treatment, care, and support for individuals of various demographic backgrounds across the region.

-          Track E: Prevention: Social, Behavioral, and Biomedical Change

• HIV prevention is a regional and global priority. Attendees will discuss social, behavioral, and biomedical research and strategies to reduce transmission.

Leading political, scientific, and public health leaders are included in the impressive roster of speakers contributing to the agenda. Visit https://www.2011caribbeanhivconference.org/2011-caribbean-hiv-conference-speakers-announced to view a list of some of the featured speakers and session moderators.

This event is the third Caribbean HIV conference in the past decade, and it is designed to build on successes of the previous events, which demonstrated that regional cooperation and collaboration are key to confronting HIV in the Caribbean. The multidisciplinary forum is designed to support local interests and education and is open and free of charge to anyone who would like to attend.

The conference will be conducted in both English and Spanish. To view the full conference program, visit http://www.2011CaribbeanHIVConference.org/agenda. To register, go to https://www.2011caribbeanhivconference.org/Registration.

Members of the media are also invited to attend. For information about how to register as a media representative, visit https://www.2011caribbeanhivconference.org/Media%20Information.

Please Note: Media members must create an account prior to submitting a registration form. Additionally, media interested in attending must register with the Bahamas Information Services office. More information can be found at: https://www.2011caribbeanhivconference.org/Media%20Information

More About the 2011 Caribbean HIV Conference

The 2011 Caribbean HIV Conference will take place November 18–21, 2011, at the Atlantis Conference Center in Nassau, The Bahamas.

The conference is sponsored by the Government of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas; Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico; and the Office of AIDS Research, National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Prof. Gely’s Conference Co-Chairs are Dr. Perry Gomez, Director, National AIDS Programme, Princess Margaret Hospital, Ministry of Health, The Bahamas; and Dr. Jack Whitescarver, NIH Associate Director for AIDS Research and Director, Office of AIDS Research, NIH, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

 

Partners for the conference include: Caribbean Community (CARICOM); Caribbean Health Research Council (CHRC); Caribbean Regional Network of People Living With HIV/AIDS (CRN+); Caribbean Treatment Action Group (CTAG); Caribbean Vulnerable Communities (CVC) Coalition; Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS); Kerzner International, National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC); Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO); Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP); U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR); Trans-Caribbean HIV/AIDS Research Initiative (TCHARI); and The University of the West Indies (UWI).

About HIV in the Caribbean

Although it varies from country to country, adult HIV prevalence in the Caribbean is approximately 1 percent, which is higher than that of any region of the world outside of sub-Saharan Africa (UNAIDS 2010 Global Report). While the overall response to HIV in the Caribbean has improved, other health challenges and the impact of natural disasters affect the available resources for people living with the disease. Unprotected sex between men and women—especially paid sex—is thought to be the main mode of HIV transmission in this region (UNAIDS 2010 Global Report).

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Conference provides free venue for HIV stakeholders in the Caribbean to network and to hear from some of the most well-respected names in HIV

 NASSAU, The Bahamas, Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Distinguished experts, public officials, and HIV community members will come together at the 2011 Caribbean HIV Conference (November 18–21) to focus on HIV in the Caribbean, where adult HIV prevalence is higher than in any region in the world outside of Sub-Saharan Africa (UNAIDS 2010 Global Report). Individuals from across the Caribbean are invited to attend this free conference to hear directly from authorities on the medical, social, and socio-political factors influencing the HIV epidemic in this region. Featured speakers and session moderators will include, among others:

-          The Honorable Hubert A. Ingraham, Prime Minister of The Bahamas

-          The Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams, Prime Minister of St. Maarten

-          Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, United States

-          Dr.  Jean William Pape, Weill Cornell Medical College, Les Centres GHESKIO, Haiti

-          Dr. J. Peter Figueroa, The University of the West Indies at Mona, Jamaica

-          Dr. Ernest Massiah, Caribbean Regional Support Team, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, Trinidad and Tobago

-          Dr. Farley Cleghorn, Futures Group, United States

-          Ms. Geeta Sethi, United Nations Population Fund, Jamaica

 This event is the third Caribbean HIV conference in the past decade, and it is designed to build on successes of the previous events, which demonstrated that regional cooperation and collaboration are key to confronting HIV in the Caribbean. The multidisciplinary forum is designed to support local interests and education and is open to anyone who would like to attend, including:

• people living with HIV
• members of vulnerable groups
• researchers and clinicians
• allied health care professionals
• caregivers
• patient advocates
• advocates for social justice and health parity
• members of community- and faith-based organizations
• regional and international governmental representatives
• policy analysts and decision makers
• civil society and regional media representatives

 ”The conference provides a unique opportunity for attendees with diverse perspectives and backgrounds to share, learn, and network,” said Conference Co-Chair Daisy M. Gely, Professor, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico. “It provides a venue in which to examine the many factors influencing HIV in the Caribbean in order to move forward collectively in our effort to prevent the spread of HIV, mitigate its impact in the region, and improve our overall response.”

 The conference will be conducted in both English and Spanish. To view the full conference program, visit http://www.2011CaribbeanHIVConference.org/agenda; to register, visit https://www.2011caribbeanhivconference.org/Registration.

 More About the 2011 Caribbean HIV Conference:

The 2011 Caribbean HIV conference will take place from November 18–21, 2011, at the Atlantis Conference Center in Nassau, The Bahamas.

 The conference is sponsored by the Government of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas; Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico; and Office of AIDS Research, NIH, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In addition to Prof. Gely, Conference Co-Chairs are Dr. Perry Gomez, Director, National AIDS Programme, Princess Margaret Hospital, Ministry of Health, The Bahamas; and Dr. Jack Whitescarver, NIH Associate Director for AIDS Research and Director, Office of AIDS Research, NIH, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Partners for the conference include: Caribbean Community (CARICOM); Caribbean Health Research Council (CHRC); Caribbean Regional Network of People Living With HIV/AIDS (CRN+); Caribbean Treatment Action Group (CTAG); Caribbean Vulnerable Communities (CVC) Coalition; Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS); Kerzner International, National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC); Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO); Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP); U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR); Trans-Caribbean HIV/AIDS Research Initiative (TCHARI); and The University of the West Indies (UWI).

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NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — On Tuesday, 5 July, the government of The Bahamas will announce new protections for sharks in the country’s waters, approximately 630,000 square kilometers (243,244 square miles). This declaration is the result of a partnership between the Pew Environment Group and The Bahamas National Trust, which began just as a major Bahamian seafood company announced its intention in September 2010 to catch sharks and export their fins.

 WHO:

Lawrence S. Cartwright, Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, The Bahamas

Earl Deveaux, Minister of Environment, The Bahamas

Eric Carey, executive director of The Bahamas National Trust (BNT)

Matt Rand, director of global shark conservation, Pew Environment Group

 WHAT:

Press conference announcing new protections for sharks in The Bahamas.

 WHY:

The Bahamas is one of the premier shark-watching destinations for divers. According to the Bahamas Diving Association, shark related tourism has contributed more than US$800 million dollars to the Bahamian economy over the past 20 years. The country’s 20-year-old ban on longline fishing gear has left Bahamian waters as one of the few places in the world where sharks are still thriving, but there have been no specific protections for sharks until now.

 WHEN:

8:00 a.m., Tuesday, 5 July, 2011

 WHERE:

British Colonial Hilton Nassau, 1 Bay Street, Nassau, N-7148

 CALL-IN:

Passcode is “Sharks”

1-800-311-9403 for U.S.-based reporters

1-800-867-1164 for Bahamas-based reporters

+1 334-323-7224 for all others

 PLEASE RSVP IN ADVANCE

 B-ROLL AND STILLS WILL BE AVAILABLE:
Contact: Dan Klotz, +1 202-887-8855 or [email protected] for details

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