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Dominica is the next Caribbean country slated for a rapid special assessment by a U.S. think tank, which aims to identify climate vulnerability and risks in coastal communities. The think tank, Stimson Center, along with the Commonwealth Secretariat have started conducting the groundbreaking project in a number of countries vulnerable to climate change. The project was first conducted in Barbados, Sri Lanka, and Kiribati. Now with the Phase 2, the primary objective is “to enhance decision-making processes and promote climate-smart […]

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vahanna Tech Edge Acquisition I Corp. (NASDAQ: VHNAU, VHNA, VHNAW) (“Vahanna”), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today that, as of August 23, 2023, the redemption deadline in connection with the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders to approve the proposed business combination with Roadzen, Inc., holders of at least 12,000,000 Class A ordinary shares have elected to redeem their shares. As a result, Vahanna anticipates continuing as a business company incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin […]

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#EIN–The DriveH2 campaign, a public service initiative by environmental nonprofit Energy Independence Now (EIN), has named actor Jake Busey, star of popular films such as The Frighteners, Starship Troopers, Enemy of the State and many more, as a DriveH2 ambassador. As the newest celebrity DriveH2 ambassador, Busey will help spread EIN’s message of a planet-friendly, zero-emission, innovation-powered future EIN is dedicated to advancing hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and renewable hydrogen infrastructure for transportation, renewable energy storage […]

Together, the healthcare technology companies will continue to innovate and strengthen solutions that position organizations to succeed against industry challenges and thrive in value-based care OVERLAND PARK, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WellSky, a leading health and community care technology company, announced today that it has acquired Experience Care, an innovative technology company offering a suite of software solutions for post-acute and long-term care providers. With the addition of Experience Care, WellSky expands its commitment and investment in the long-term care market. Experience Care […]

WASHINGTON / CHILE – Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Invest is providing a loan of up to $10 million to Servicios Financieros Progreso S.A., to support the financing of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Chile through factoring operations. Factoring is a financial instrument that provides liquidity with a lower risk and borrowing costs. The loan, with an initial term of up to 12 months and renewable for up to three consecutive periods, will promote financing and financial inclusion of an […]

By Caribbean News Global contributor BELIZE / TAIWAN – The following is a statement on Taiwan by the president of the Senate of Belize. “As President of the Senate of Belize and member of the Formosa Club, it is very concerning to learn that the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN) took a harsh decision to terminate the Republic of China’s (Taiwan) permanent observer status on 21 August 2023. For Belize, Taiwan has been and will continue to be a valuable development […]

By Government of St Kitts and Nevis BASSETERRE, St Kitts – Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew, addressed the nation recently on St Kitts and Nevis’ Labour Party’s (SKNLP) one-year anniversary and outlined some of the Party’s successes in that period. After Dr Drew consulted with experts during the pandemic, he made the bold decision to lift Covid-19 restrictions. This decision supported the survival of the tourism sector. Dr Drew, shared on social media his gratitude for […]

NEW YORK, USA – On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, Speaker Kevin McCarthy toured JMA Wireless, the only American-owned 5G manufacturer in the United States, with Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22), who is spearheading policies in Congress to ensure America remains on the cutting edge of adopting and advancing 21st Century technology. A press release from the Speaker of the House reads: “As the Chinese Communist Party seeks to get a foothold in countries around the world by infiltrating them with cheap […]

WASHINGTON / GUATEMALA – The Electoral Observation Mission of the Organization of American States (OAS) expresses its concern about the new actions announced by the Public Ministry (PM) of Guatemala, which has requested information from the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) on members of polling stations, members of the electoral review body, and the coordinators of data entry and voting centers for the elections of June 25 and August 20. The OAS Mission learned of the ministry’s request to withdraw the […]