SURINAME

Undercover investigation: Shocking new evidence finds wild jaguars cruelly poached to fuel traditional Asian medicine trade

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Monday, September 24, 2018
Biota, Species, Environmental crime, Wildlife smuggling, Endangered species, Hunting legislation, Hunting methods, Crime, Poaching, Jaguar, Big cat

The majestic big cats, known for their elaborate markings, are being poached and processed to be exported to China.

Key Points: 
  • The majestic big cats, known for their elaborate markings, are being poached and processed to be exported to China.
  • And, while jaguar cubs might seem very cute, they are still wild animals and belong in the wild, not in the illegal pet trade."
  • Habitat loss also makes it easier for opportunist poachers and organized mafia gangs to source jaguars in the wild.
  • Jaguar poaching for traditional Asian medicine has, to date, been relatively under the radar.

U.S. State Department recognizes Suriname advancement in tax transparency

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Monday, September 24, 2018
Republics, SURINAME, Fiscal transparency, Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, World, Americas, Geography

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. State Department has recently released a report which states that Suriname has made considerable progress in terms of fiscal transparency and the provision of quality information.

Key Points: 
  • PARAMARIBO, Suriname, Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. State Department has recently released a report which states that Suriname has made considerable progress in terms of fiscal transparency and the provision of quality information.
  • "The Ministry of Finance of Suriname is glad that the international community, includingthe U.S. StateDepartment,recognizesitseffortsto movethe country forward," said theHonorable GilmoreHoefdraad, Ministerof Finance.
  • In addition, Suriname joined the extractive Industries Transparency Initiative as a candidate country in May 2017.
  • Along with other countries mentioned in the U.S. State Department report,Suriname is thus receivinga specialnominationbased on itsprogress in the four areas of fiscal transparency standard drafted by the State Department.

Suriname holds First Ever Trade & Investment Forum in Miami, FL

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Friday, September 21, 2018
Republics, SURINAME, World, Americas

The Honorable Gillmore Hoefdraad Minister of Finance explained the investment landscape and highlighted key areas that are available for development, including extractive industries, agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • The Honorable Gillmore Hoefdraad Minister of Finance explained the investment landscape and highlighted key areas that are available for development, including extractive industries, agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure.
  • "We are committed to fostering a diverse economy in order to provide economic stability, and this Forum is a significant step towards accomplishing our mission to attract more foreign investment and expand trade opportunities for Suriname," said Minister Hoefdraad.
  • "We are gratified by the high level interested shown in Miami today, and look forward to a trade mission to Suriname in 2019."
  • The audience showed great interest in learning more about Suriname and its opportunities as interested investors scheduled meetings to learn more about investing.

Cox & Kings Wins Big at the 25th Annual World Travel Awards

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Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Cox & Kings, Travel agency

Celebrating 260 years, Cox & Kings Ltd., has yet again emerged as Asia's Leading Luxury Tour Operator, India's Leading Tour Operator and India's Leading Travel Agency at the World Travel Awards, globally known to be the ultimate hallmark of excellence.

Key Points: 
  • Celebrating 260 years, Cox & Kings Ltd., has yet again emerged as Asia's Leading Luxury Tour Operator, India's Leading Tour Operator and India's Leading Travel Agency at the World Travel Awards, globally known to be the ultimate hallmark of excellence.
  • Cox & Kings has been a consistent winner at the World Travel Awards since years.
  • World Travel Awards (WTA) was established to seek out and reward the very best travel organisations in the world - those brands pushing the boundaries of excellence and implementing ground-breaking ideas.
  • Each World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony offers unrivalled networking opportunities to members of the travel and tourism industry.

New UAE T20 League Promises to Be a Unique Development Platform for Regional and International Players Alike

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Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Cricket, Forms of cricket, International Cricket, International Cricket Council, Oman national cricket team, Nepal national cricket team

A new elite international T20 cricket league, organised in partnership with the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) and sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), is set to take place in the UAE this December 2018 - January 2019.

Key Points: 
  • A new elite international T20 cricket league, organised in partnership with the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) and sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), is set to take place in the UAE this December 2018 - January 2019.
  • The five franchises will comprise a squad of 16 featuring six international star players, two emerging players from ICC Full Member countries, three players from ICC Associate Member nations, two Junior Players and three UAE cricketers.
  • No other T20 competition has been established with these developmental goals at their core, and no other event will showcase such a wide array of international talent.
  • Cricket is already the second most followed sport in the UAE, with an ever-growing following amongst the population.

Trezeguet to LaPresse: Morocco Right Choice for 2026 World Cup

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Friday, June 1, 2018
Geography of Africa, Sports, FIFA World Cup, MOROCCO, Rugby League World Cup, Africa, Morocco 2026 FIFA World Cup bid

Question: Do you think Morocco is the right choice for the 2026 World Cup?

Key Points: 
  • Question: Do you think Morocco is the right choice for the 2026 World Cup?
  • Would awarding the World Cup to Morocco have a meaning that goes beyond the purely sporting aspect?
  • And what an amazing message it would be to award the World Cup to a country in full development, offering modular stadiums whose capacity could be reduced after the World Cup.
  • So I am even more convinced that Morocco would be the right choice for the World Cup 2026.

Trezeguet to LaPresse: Morocco Right Choice for 2026 World Cup

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Friday, June 1, 2018
Geography of Africa, Sports, FIFA World Cup, MOROCCO, Rugby League World Cup, Africa, Morocco 2026 FIFA World Cup bid

Question: Do you think Morocco is the right choice for the 2026 World Cup?

Key Points: 
  • Question: Do you think Morocco is the right choice for the 2026 World Cup?
  • Would awarding the World Cup to Morocco have a meaning that goes beyond the purely sporting aspect?
  • And what an amazing message it would be to award the World Cup to a country in full development, offering modular stadiums whose capacity could be reduced after the World Cup.
  • So I am even more convinced that Morocco would be the right choice for the World Cup 2026.

Sterlite Power Eyes $4 Billion Investment in Brazil by 2022

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
BSE SENSEX, Sterlite Copper, São Paulo, Mining, Economy of India, Sterlite Technologies, Business

Sterlite Power, which won orders to build power transmission lines in Brazil last year, is mulling an investment of USD 4 billion in energy projects in Brazil by 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Sterlite Power, which won orders to build power transmission lines in Brazil last year, is mulling an investment of USD 4 billion in energy projects in Brazil by 2022.
  • Looking for better returns and a wide range of opportunities for investments in Brazil, Sterlite Power's idea is to grow rapidly in the country and establish its headquarters in Sao Paulo as a base for future expansion.
  • "We have committed to USD 1 billion (in projects), and we are open to expanding this three or four times over the next three or four years," Sterlite Group CEO Pratik Agarwal said in a statement.
  • "Sao Paulo will be our headquarters in Latin America to look beyond Brazil," Agarwal said.

Sterlite Power Eyes $4 Billion Investment in Brazil by 2022

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Sterlite Power, which won orders to build power transmission lines in Brazil last year, is mulling an investment of USD 4 billion in energy projects in Brazil by 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Sterlite Power, which won orders to build power transmission lines in Brazil last year, is mulling an investment of USD 4 billion in energy projects in Brazil by 2022.
  • Looking for better returns and a wide range of opportunities for investments in Brazil, Sterlite Power's idea is to grow rapidly in the country and establish its headquarters in Sao Paulo as a base for future expansion.
  • "We have committed to USD 1 billion (in projects), and we are open to expanding this three or four times over the next three or four years," Sterlite Group CEO Pratik Agarwal said in a statement.
  • "Sao Paulo will be our headquarters in Latin America to look beyond Brazil," Agarwal said.