CaribPR Wire

NEW YORK, June 26, 2008

The Redbridge Group introduces Redbridge Re The addition strengthens our management consulting practice.
Coral Gables , Florida , May 12, 2008 – The Redbridge Group introduces Redbridge Re, a life and health reinsurance management facility. With this new addition, Redbridge reinforces its international management consulting practice by offering reinsurance capacity for Health, Group Life and Personal Accident insurance products. The addition of Redbridge Re strengthens our unique position as a global leader in management consulting and risk transferring for insurance operations. Redbridge Re binds and manages quota share, excess of loss and carve-out reinsurance coverages for local and international major medical and high cost health insurance plans, as well as group life, personal accident and disability income insurance programs. Our reinsurance facility offers state-of-the-art secure web technology for client interface for quotes, queries, financial reporting and more. Edmund Santiago, President and CEO of Redbridge Re, is a managing partner in the Redbridge Group. Mr. Santiago has over 20 years of international senior management experience in the life and health insurance and reinsurance business, including AIG, MetLife, John Alden Life and IRM. He is a member of the American Society of Actuaries and a graduate of the University of Iowa . Redbridge (www.redbridge.cc), a global strategic partner of LIMRA/LOMA, is a management consultancy and reinsurance facility specialized in global life & health insurance operations. We offer strategic insight and implementation leadership, product development, underwriting and related assurance management services.

value in relation to other global currencies, the cost of goods and services will increase and put further pressure on companies whose financial reserves are traditionally backed by the U.S. dollar.
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Tampa, Florida, May 12th, 2008- Sagicor USA Inc. has appointed Rick D. Miller to the position of Sales Director

Barbadian companies wishing to build high performance organizations, increase productivity and safeguard corporate assets should look seriously at wellness promotion, a unique series of interventions to help companies manage the health of people at work and improve productivity.
Lynette Andrew, Chair of WellnessMax Inc. says, “”In a survey we conducted in 2007, Barbadian companies cited absenteeism, supervisory skills, managing change, customer service and performance as the five top human resource challenges facing organizations. The position has not varied much over a ten year period.
In a similar survey we conducted in 1997, 48% of respondents cited low motivation and absenteeism as the human resource issues that would require attention for productivity to improve”". WellnessMax, a wellness promotion company, advocates workplace wellness promotion as a proactive management strategy that recognises the relationship between people management practices and the profitability of an organisation.
The company’s programmes seek to incorporate lifestyle enhancing processes, policies, practices, environments, attitudes and activities, programmes and incentives, into the way an organisation does business in order to improve the health and well-being of people at work and create more efficient, productive and growth oriented organizations. Business leaders, human resource and health and safety practitioners from Barbados and Caricom countries will have the opportunity to learn more about the benefits of wellness promotion during a seminar presented by WellnessMax Inc. entitled, “”Healthy People=Healthy Business”", which is scheduled to take place on May 16, at the Hilton Barbados. The seminar will discuss the issues of the growing prevalence of obesity, chronic non-communicable diseases and other major health risk factors that are major contributors to high absenteeism, poor productivity and rapid increases in health benefit costs that continue to plague organizations.
The key presenter for the seminar is Dr. Geoffrey Frankson, a medical doctor with an M.A. in Human Sciences from Oxford University, U.K. and founder and CEO of Better Health Ltd, formed in Trinidad and Tobago some fourteen years ago. According to Dr. Frankson “”the main challenge is to get buy-in at the top of organisations, and I have found the personal dimension to be very useful in achieving this objective. Each participant will therefore be presented with a “”Living Well Monitor”" which we will work through. This is a tool developed at the Wellness Centre in Trinidad to facilitate the adoption of healthier lifestyles. The “”Monitor”", in addition to our publication “”Wellness Step by Step,”" has proved very successful for executives who are seeking to manage stress and other health issues at both the personal and organizational level.”"
Dr. The Honorable David Estwick, Minister of Health, National Insurance & Social Security is expected to give the keynote address.
Details of the seminar and the registration form can be obtained at www.wellnessmaxxim.com .  

Carib PR, Wire, Hicksville NY, Weds. April 2, 2008: The growing ‘healthy eating’ mantra that is now making waves globally is old news to Trinidad and Tobago-owned company,which has been preaching and practising healthy living for years.
The Long Island-based Nature’s Remedies has been carrying on a Caribbean tradition of using Nature’s goodness to ensure a healthier lifestyle for years. In 2005, following on the tradition of her father, Kathy Ann Gallant, opened the company formally to serve the requests of thousands of Caribbean Nationals, around the world for alternative options to treating and coping with many ailments including diabetes, heart problem, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, fibriods, asthma, constipation, cancer, without the use of chemicals.
“”Our natural products consists of safe herbs such as aloe vera,bee pollen, dandelion root, echinachea, fennel seed, ginger root, among numerous others,”" says Gallant. “”Just as your grandmother used in curing most of your ailment as a kid.”"
Currently, Nature’s Remedies is recommending cleansers, for the spring season “”Just like you usually do Spring cleaning, cleansing your body is also important, and can help not only to cure digestive and intestinal ailment but also weight loss,  Commented Gallant.  Mrs Catherine Nunez lost 52 lbs in 6 weeks from our weight loss program.  We strongly believe in the philosophy, ”let nature be your doctor,and ”Your best wealth is your health.”"
Nature’s Remedies parent company, Mother’s Nature Vegetarian Restaurant And Bar is located in Trinidad, and specializes in over 100 different natural juices, and natural cuisine.  ”Going green is not just about saving the enviornment but healing and keeping our bodies healthy,” added Gallant.
For more information on Nature’s Remedies and it numerous other products. Call 1-516-796-3435 in the U.S.A. and 1-868-623-3778 in Trinidad. And for all your computer services call A.E.C. at 1-516-992-3477.      

The Honorary Counsel Of Guinea to Pennsylvania and Managing Director of Thompson, Cobb, Bazilio & Associates, PC., the largest African American-owned Certified Public Accounting firm in the United States, is set to receive this year` Team Jamaica Bickle community service award. Stanley L. Straughter will be presented with the 2008 Team Jamaica Bickle International Community Service Award, officials of the Philadelphia-arm of the organization announced yesterday. Straughter will receive the award at it

CaribPR Newswire , NEW YORK , NY , Tuesday. Feb. 25, 2008: The City of Brotherly Love is set to come alive with the smells and taste of Caribbean cuisine as Team Jamaica Bickle launches its Philadelphia Restaurant Week from March 31 – April 3, 2008. The Team Jamaica Bickle Restaurant Week will feature several Caribbean restaurants in Philadelphia hosting one night of fine Caribbean cooking with part proceeds going to support Team Jamaica Bickle. The restaurants featured in the TJB 2008 Restaurant Week celebration are Caribbean Delight on March 31, Island Vibz on Tuesday, April 1, Reef Caribbean Lounge on Wednesday, April 2 and The Flavor Spot on Thursday, April 3. Team Jamaica Bickle is a committee of volunteers that provides food and hospitality services for the visiting athletes and officials from Jamaica and the Caribbean who attend the annual Penn Relays. The group provides over 300 visiting athletes and coaches with food, transportation and accommodation in Philadelphia while the athletes participate in the Penn Relays which takes place this year from April 23 – April 26.  The three restaurants chosen this year were carefully selected and have put together the best of their Caribbean dishes for the special week. According to Christine Gordon, TJB Restaurant Week Committee chairperson, `I have especially chosen these restaurants this year, so as to represent each part of the City, so no matter where the locale, we can go out and dine with friends to support the Jamaican and Caribbean Athletes, our ambassadors at the Penn Relays.` The restaurant locations and dates are: Caribbean Delight (Monday, March 31, 2008) 1124 South St Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-829-1030 Island Vibz (Tuesday, April 1, 2008) 7232 Haverford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 215-477-1144  
Reef Caribbean Lounge (Wednesday, April 2, 2008) 605 S 3rd St Philadelphia, PA 19147 215- 629-0102   The Flavor Spot (Thursday, April 3, 2008) 6417 Rising Sun Avenue Philadelphia PA 19111 Ph: 215-742-0206   And when you go, remember to mention Team Jamaica Bickle to get your special discount.

Biz2Credit 155 East 55th Street Suite 302A New York, NY 10022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PRESS CONTACT: Katie Kapler Biz2Credit Email: [email protected] Phone: 212-644-4555 Biz2Credit launches minority and women business certification assistance program NEW YORK, N.Y., March 5, 2008

Tampa, Florida, February 19th, 2008- A.M. Best Company has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) of Sagicor Life Insurance Company (Sagicor Life USA) to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Good). The outlook for the company is stable. The new rating reflects Sagicor Life USA

  CARIBPR , NEW YORK , NY, Mon Feb. 11, 2008: Jamaican-American Congresswoman, Yvette D. Clarke, has begun penning a special column for CaribWorldNews, the only daily newswire of the Caribbean Diaspora.
  Congresswoman Clarke’s first column appeared today in CaribWorldNews at http://www.caribbeanworldnews.com/middle_top_news_detail.php?mid=277 .  
  The congresswoman was elected to Congress in November 2006 as the representative of New York ’s 11th Congressional District. She is currently a member of three House committees and two subcommittees within each committee.
  She formerly served on the New York City Council as the representative for the 40th District in Brooklyn . She was re-elected to office in November 2003 and November 2005. Clarke succeeded her pioneering mother, former City Councilmember, Dr. Una S.T. Clarke, making them the first mother-daughter succession in the history of the New York City Council.
The column will appear monthly at CaribWorldNews.com
CaribWorldNews’s daily news reports are read by thousands around the globe, especially in the U.S. where 60 percent of its readers are based. CaribWorldNews is also packaged for radio and TV. Its TV report airs weekly in New York City while its weekly radio newscast is aired in Chicago , South Florida, Connecticut , Atlanta and Rhode Island .  
It was founded in 2004 by veteran Caribbean-born journalist, Felicia Persaud. Persaud remains at the helm of the operation and is a frequent guest on many tv and radio talk shows, including the BBC and CNN International.
CaribWorldNews is owned by Hard Beat Communications, the minority-certified ad and PR agency serving the Caribbean markets in the region and the Diaspora simultaneously.   Hard Beat also owns CaribPR, the only PR wire of the Caribbean . The company’s founders are primarily Caribbean nationals.
Jamaican national Chris Chaplin, founder of Lycos Caribbean, is Hard Beat’s VP of syndication.
For more information on CWN or its products, log on to CaribWorldNews.com or call 866-487-3419.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Former Gucci Model Nadine Willis
Graces the Cover of Ocean Style Magazine Miami , FL

PRESS RELEASE  
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
CONTACT INFO:
 
Name:              Anabel Thomas
Company:        Sagicor Life Insurance Company
Phone:             (813) 207-6161 ext. 159          
Fax:                  (813) 287-7434
Email:               [email protected]  
           
Tampa, Florida, November 19th, 2007 – Sagicor Life Insurance Company announced the opening of its 18,000 square-foot Corporate Office located at 4010 Boy Scout Boulevard , One Metro Center , Tampa , Florida . The new office will serve as Sagicor Life’s corporate headquarters for the United States as well as the Eastern Division, a key growth strategy for the company.
Sagicor Life Insurance Company provides a wide range of life insurance products to individuals and groups throughout the United States . The Tampa Office was designed to incorporate elements of Sagicor’s unique brand imagery which highlights a vision and promise to provide wise financial thinking for all stages of life.
Ken Marshall, President and CEO of Sagicor Life Insurance Company, said Tampa Bay has a vibrant business community and is conveniently located to provide access to a broader population of experienced financial services experts in the wider Southeast region.”" This move reinforces the commitment of the Sagicor Financial Group’s investment in the United States life insurance industry, he said.  
Sagicor entered the US market via acquisition in September 2005 and immediately focused on an aggressive product and marketing development program to create a comprehensive suite of guaranteed-benefit and investment-linked insurance products. The company’s Scottsdale office will service mid and western United States
  About Sagicor Life Insurance Company:
  Sagicor Life Insurance Company is licensed in 45 states and the District of Columbia , a licensed reinsurer in 44 states and DC and a third-party administrator in all 50 US states.
Sagicor Life is a full-service life insurance company offering a wide range of competitive products including individual and mortgage term life, annuities and critical illness products. The Company provides third-party administration to unaffiliated companies through a flexible and efficient policy administration system for processing life insurance products.
Sagicor Life products are marketed though independent agents and general agents. Administering more than $2.2 billion of in-force insurance business and managing approximately $475 million in assets, Sagicor Life is committed to offering our customers world-class service with integrity and value.
Sagicor Life is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sagicor Financial Corporation, one of the oldest insurance groups in the Americas , with operations in 22 countries including the United States , United Kingdom , Latin America and the Caribbean .
Established in 1840, Sagicor Financial Corporation’s (Sagicor) insurance operations are dominant in most of the countries in which it operates. Based on its strong core earnings, profitability and more than adequate levels of risk-based capital, Sagicor’s Caribbean operations have been consistently rated “”A”" Excellent by AM Best.
For more information, visit www.sagicorlifeusa.com .
 
 
 

Avoxi Renamed DOW Networks
KINGSTON, JAMAICA (November 6, 2007) — DOW Networks is the new name for Kingston-based Avoxi, a licensed telecommunications company that has been providing international services to Jamaica businesses since 2003.  
DOW Networks acquired the assets of Avoxi Communications in December 2005 but continued to do business in Jamaica under the Axoxi brand.   The name change to DOW Networks allows the company to go-to-market with the name of its parent company which also has offices in the US, Costa Rica and South Africa.
“”DOW Networks has growing base of customers throughout the Caribbean and Latin America,”"   said David Wise, the company’s chief executive officer.     “”Doing business in Jamaica as DOW Networks allows us to leverage the strength and growing awareness of the DOW Networks brand and better meet the needs of pan-Caribbean and other international companies.”"
About DOW Networks
DOW Networks is a telecommunications company that provides enhanced Voice over IP services, applications and Asterisk-based solutions to call centers, hotels and other businesses in over 30 countries.     Incorporated in 2001, DOW Networks is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, USA.   For the last two years, it has been recognized by INC Magazine as one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in the US.   www.downetworks.com.jm .
 
Contact:
Jack Baird
Vice President
DOW Networks
+1 678 348-5029 Office
+1 678 427-0337 Mobile [email protected]  

CARIBPR, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Nov. 5, 2007: An internationally-recognized Caribbean company is on the look out for Caribbean New Yorkers interested in participating in a focus group study.
The company will be conducting focus groups throughout New York City on December 6, 7 and 8th.  To qualify, Caribbean nationals must be between 25-55 years old, be the main decision maker for the household and have an interest in buying furniture or related items for family members in the Caribbean.
Nationals are being sought from Guyana and Trinidad for the December 8th groups slated for 106-11 Liberty Avenue, Ozone Park, NY.
Caribbean nationals from Belize, Jamaica, Antigua & Barbuda, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Dominica, St. Kitts & Nevis and Grenada are also urged to apply urgently for the December 6th and 7th groups at the CUNY Grad Center at 365 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10016.
Participants cannot be affiliated with any furniture, appliance, electronic retailer or manufacturer, marketing/market research company, public relations or advertising agency.
Those interested in taking part in these focus groups must email [email protected] or call 718-476-3616 urgently to pre-qualify. Only 10 persons will be selected per group and all participants will be rewarded.

The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation’s (CTO) forthcoming 5 th Annual Forum 2007 is to be held between the 24 th & 26 th September at the prestigious Ritz Carlton Resort, Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica.
The event promises to be the most multinational ICT event ever to be held in the Caribbean , with 30 speakers from 18 nations represented.   Therefore, it presents you with the opportunity to learn and interact with the leading decision makers and thought leaders from around the Commonwealth. The event is being hosted by the Office of Utilities Regulation, Jamaica , and the Director General and Chairman of the OUR, Mr J.P Morgan, gave this comment:
“”Convergence and the development of NGNs mark the single biggest change in national telecommunications sectors since liberalisation and brings with it the potential to significantly impact the development of even the smallest economies.
This sets the stage for what we anticipate will be the most informative CTO Forum and best attended event in the 100 year history of the CTO.   I look forward to seeing you this September in the wonderful setting of the Ritz Carlton, in idyllic Montego Bay , Jamaica .”"
The CTO are delighted to announce that 6 ICT Ministers from BERMUDA , JAMAICA , ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES, RWANDA , MAURITIUS and MALAWI have all confirmed their participation at the Forum. Also in attendance will be 8 Heads of Commonwealth Regulatory Authorities and 8 CEO’s of ICT companies, other senior level participants include:
Mr Ransford Smith, Deputy Secretary General, Commonwealth
Ms Bernadette Lewis, Secretary General, CTU
Mr Noor-ud-Din Baqai, Member (Telecom), IT & Telecom Division, Ministry of IT, Government of Pakistan
Mr R. N. Jha, Deputy Director General, International Relations, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India
Dr Mohd. Padzil Hashim, Deputy Secretary General, Ministry of Energy, Water and Communications, Malaysia
Mr Philip Cross, Area Representative for the Caribbean , ITU
Mr Kwaku Ofosu-Adarkwa, Chief Director, Ministry of Communications, The Republic of Ghana
The Forum is the CTO flagship conference, as it precedes the CTO Council Meeting, so a large senior level delegation is guaranteed, especially as it is being backed by the CTU, OOCUR and CANTO.   One of the past attendees, Martin Springer, Business Analyst from BT Global Services had this to say:
“” In an industry as complex as ours, it is important to communicate. Shared learning is invaluable and allows us to understand industry and country/regional constraints, challenges and successes. This forum was an excellent format for that”"  
 
By booking onto the event you will gain valuable information from:
 
30 confirmed speakers from around the world.
6 hours of scheduled interactive discussion to enhance your conference experience
13 hours of informal networking for you to develop your knowledge and contact base
18 country perspectives providing you with a huge variety of best practices and insights
12 private sector presentations, including from global leaders such as:   BT, Nortel, Nokia, Digicel and Cable & Wireless.
For more information please contact: Marco de Kock ; Tel

Curacao, Netherlands Antilles, August,10, 2007 — (DMC)
Official Comment of the Government of the Netherlands Antilles  
The Government of the Netherlands Antilles has taken notice of the letter containing the decision of the UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, to not accept the recently made application to be “”white listed”" prior to the UK Gambling Act 2005 coming into effect on September 1st.
This application was considered by the UK Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Government of the Netherlands Antilles is encouraged to note that the remaining questions about the scope and scale of regulatory presence which were raised by the UK are all resolved with the passing and implementation of new legislation here, of which the UK has seen an advanced draft. This new legislation and its accompanying regulations has been accepted by the Council of Ministers and is now progressing through parliament in line with the timeline communicated to the UK DCMS, being December 2007. In preparing this legislation the Government of the Netherlands Antilles has worked closely with the CIGA, the industry trade association of the Netherlands Antilles and is confident that the approval of both the UK DCMS and CIGA suggests that this is a well balanced piece of legislation that will meet the needs and standards of all stakeholders in what is an important regulatory issue, both locally and internationally.
Given the correspondence with the DCMS to date, and our own advisers, we are confident that the passing and implementation of the new legislation will allow us to be rapidly and rightly placed on the “”white list”" of jurisdictions in the UK . We are strengthened in this by the confirmation in the letter of the DCMS stating the UK Government opinion: “”We would be willing to receive a further representation from you and consider the case again when that legislation is in place”" .
As one of the longest standing jurisdictions regulating online gambling, we of the Government of the Netherlands Antilles agree with the UK’s rigorous approach in this matter, and look forward to completing the final steps needed to ensure our position, reaffirming Netherlands Antilles as a top jurisdiction for online gambling worldwide.
   

 CaribPR Newswire, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. July 31, 2007 : Under the theme

CARIBPR , NEW YORK , NY, Weds. June 6, 2007: An internationally-recognized Caribbean company is on the look out for Jamaican New Yorkers interested in participating in a new focus group study.    The company will be conducting focus groups throughout New York City on June 27 th , 2007 and June 28 th , 2007.   To qualify, nationals must be between 25-55 years old, be the main decision maker for the household and interested in buying from Courts for family members in Jamaica . Participants cannot be affiliated with any furniture, appliance, electronic retailer or manufacturer, marketing/market research company, public relations or advertising agency.
Focus groups will take place on June 27 th and June 28 th in the Bronx at St. Luke

CARIBPR , NEW YORK , NY, Mon. June 11, 2007: An internationally-recognized Caribbean company is on the look out for Jamaican New Yorkers interested in participating in a new focus group study. The company, Courts ( Jamaica ) Ltd., will be conducting focus groups throughout New York City on June 27 th , 2007 and June 28 th , 2007.   To qualify, nationals must be between 25-55 years old, be the main decision maker for the household and interested in buying from Courts for family members in Jamaica . Participants cannot be affiliated with any furniture, appliance, electronic retailer or manufacturer, marketing/market research company, public relations or advertising agency.
Focus groups will take place on June 27 th and June 28 th in the Bronx at St. Luke’s Church, 777 E 222nd Street , and in Brooklyn at Freedom Hall Church of God, respectively.   Those interested in taking part in these focus groups must email [email protected] or call 718-476-3616 to pre-qualify. Selected qualified participants will be compensated. ABOUT COURTS Over the years, COURTS has sought to make owning furniture and appliances more affordable for its customers by constantly improving its credit terms. In September 2003, the company launched its Ready Finance program, the simple way to get credit. It allows you to make multiple purchases up to the value of a pre-approved spending limited. COURTS has been an instrumental player not only in Jamaica ’s economy, but has also contributed to the areas of health, sports, youth, environment and disaster relief.   For over 20 years Courts has made significant contributions to the lives of tertiary and secondary students across the island through its Junior Management Programme (JUMP) and Manufacturers Apprenticeship Development Exercise (MADE). More than 1000 students have benefited from over 30 million dollars in financial assistance as well as intangible benefits that can never be quantified. JUMP gives tertiary students an opportunity to gain a scholarship covering their final year tuition fee as well as working experience at one of Courts’ 29 locations. The MADE program gives fourth form students from technical high schools the opportunity to apprentice with the best furniture manufacturers in the island, while encouraging them to become more professional. They also receive a weekly stipend and a scholarship covering tuition. Since staring its first operation in Jamaica in 1959, other overseas COURTS stores have been opened in 11 countries in the Caribbean . Courts continues to offer the public not only quality products at competitive prices but also exceptional customer care and service.