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Global 5G connections reach 1.2 billion; expected to reach 1.9 billion by end of 2023 and 6.8 billion by end of 2027 North American 5G connections at 36% population penetration, projected to reach 601 million by end of 2027; roughly 100 million per year 267 5G and 703 LTE commercial networks now deployed BELLEVUE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In the first quarter of 2023, 5G adoption continued to set a torrid pace, putting the fifth generation of wireless cellular technology on track to […]

 GENEVA, Switzerland – A new progress report launched on Thursday by UN agencies highlights the need to step up investment in nurturing care – especially in the poorest and most fragile countries. The report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Children’s Fund UNICEF find that the first years of a child’s life provide “irreplaceable opportunities to improve lifelong health, nutrition and well-being” according to a press release. It tracks progress against the global Nurturing care framework, which provides guidance on supporting the healthy […]

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – The United States, Mexico, and Canada on Thursday held the second meeting of the Labor Council under the United States – Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in Mexico City, Mexico. Deputy assistant United States trade representatives for labor affairs Katy Mastman and Brenna Dougan led the delegation on behalf of the office of the US trade representative, and deputy undersecretary for international affairs Thea Mei Lee led for the US department of labor. During the meeting, the Council […]

PORT – AU – PRINCE, Haiti – Immediate action needs to be taken by the international community to address conditions in Haiti, otherwise, “it’s hard to imagine a decent future” for the Caribbean nation, said the head of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday. Briefing correspondents at UN Headquarters in New York just a few days after visiting Haiti along with the head of the World Food Programme (WFP), Catherine Russell said, “ the current situation of insecurity is […]

By Sir Ronald Sanders July 4, 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, the foundational document that brought the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) into existence. With high hopes and lofty ambitions, the heads of government of the four largest independent Caribbean countries at the time embarked on a journey towards regional integration. They were later joined, to varying degrees of commitment, by ten other countries. Reflection on the past five decades reveals […]

Dominica Geothermal Development Company is now welcoming proposals and bids for the next step in developing the country’s first geothermal plant. The Dominica Geothermal Development Company (DGDC) has issued a call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for work on developing the transmission network in line with the geothermal project in Roseau Valley, Dominica, ThinkGeoEnergy reported. Contractors are needed for the design, supply, and installation of four substations, and the “design, supply, and installation of new 69 kV overhead, 33 kV underground, and […]

Expands Keysight’s application layer portfolio with simulation capabilities that are critical to accelerate innovation in multiple end markets including automotive Enables customers to accelerate time to market and lower operational costs, while reducing their environmental footprint Increases Keysight’s software revenue and ARR SANTA ROSA, Calif. & PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$KEYS #Acquisition—Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced its intention to acquire the entire share capital of ESI Group SA (Euronext Paris Symbol: ESI) (“ESI Group”) at a price per share of 155 euros […]

Strategic acquisition enables enhanced mathematical optimization services for customers. BEAVERTON, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#DecisionIntelligence—Gurobi Optimization, LLC, the leader in decision intelligence technology, is excited to announce the acquisition of October Sky, the leading Japan-based mathematical optimization services and custom solutions provider. This strategic acquisition brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to advancing the field of mathematical optimization and delivering unparalleled value to customers. October Sky has been at the forefront of providing products, consulting services, and training specializing in […]

By Caribbean News Global ROSEAU, Dominica – Building on tropical storm Erika, 27 August 2015 and hurricane Maria 18 September 2017, Dominica continues to ‘build back better’ on resilient building practices to limit the damage from natural hazards. Improving on lessons learned from Dominica’s vulnerability to natural hazards, required resilient building practices, building local capacity, and an integrated ‘build back better’ plan. In so doing, the government of Dominica initiated multiple large-scale housing reconstruction programs and infrastructure developments. Through the […]