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U.S. Virgin Islands Excels at Routes Americas, Achieving Record Air Access and Strong Growth

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) emerged as a standout presence at Routes Americas, held in Bogota, Colombia from March 19th to 21st.

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ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) emerged as a standout presence at Routes Americas, held in Bogota, Colombia from March 19th to 21st.
Led by Commissioner Joseph Boschulte of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism (DTO), the USVI delegation exemplified strategic prowess in advancing air access and fostering crucial partnerships within the aviation industry.
"Our participation at Routes Americas 2024 was instrumental in solidifying our partnerships with key airlines and furthering our efforts to enhance air access to the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism remains dedicated to building upon the momentum gained at Routes Americas 2024.

KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Golub Capital Partners ABS Funding 2024-1

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

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KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to two classes of notes issued by Golub Capital Partners ABS Funding 2024-1 (GCPAF 2024-1), a securitization backed by a portfolio of recurring revenue and middle market corporate loans.

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KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to two classes of notes issued by Golub Capital Partners ABS Funding 2024-1 (GCPAF 2024-1), a securitization backed by a portfolio of recurring revenue and middle market corporate loans.
The portfolio presented to KBRA contains exposures to 47 obligors with approximately 71.9% of the par exposed to RRLs.
GCIM is a USVI company providing investment management, fund accounting, operational and administrative services to manage certain of Golub Capital’s offshore funds.
Through services agreements, the collateral manager will leverage the Golub Capital platform, including its investment professionals and other resources.

Divi Resorts Welcomes Three New Management Employees to Bonaire, St. Croix, & St. Maarten

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Embracing a new era of excellence, Divi Resorts is proud to announce the appointment of three dynamic leaders to its esteemed team. Set to elevate the hospitality experience across three picturesque destinations – Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino on Bonaire, Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino on St. Croix, and Divi Little Bay Beach Resort on St. Maarten – the introduction of these hospitality industry experts marks a significant stride for Divi Resorts.

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Set to elevate the hospitality experience across three picturesque destinations – Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino on Bonaire, Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino on St. Croix, and Divi Little Bay Beach Resort on St. Maarten – the introduction of these hospitality industry experts marks a significant stride for Divi Resorts.
"We are thrilled to welcome aboard these accomplished individuals, each bringing a unique set of skills and a fresh perspective to their roles," said Marco Galaverna, President & COO of Divi Resorts.
Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino is delighted to announce the appointment of Raul Urbina as its new General Manager.
Since 2013, Joan Samson has worked as Divi Little Bay Beach Resort's sales manager, and now she's hopping islands to serve as Divi Flamingo's first on-site sales manager.

LIBERTY LATIN AMERICA ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE TEAM CHANGES

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Friday, January 19, 2024

(“Liberty Latin America” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB) today announced it has made changes to its Executive Team.

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(“Liberty Latin America” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB) today announced it has made changes to its Executive Team.
Mr. Diaz Corona will join the Executive Team reporting to Balan Nair, Liberty Latin America’s President and CEO.
In this role, Ms. Lorenzo will continue to report directly to Mr. Nair as part of the Executive Team.
Commenting on the leadership changes, Balan Nair, President and CEO of Liberty Latin America, said, “I am pleased to welcome Eduardo to our team and excited to see Rocio take on this new opportunity.

Christie’s International Real Estate Builds on Its Luxury Brand, Technology and Auction House Relationship to Drive Strong Growth Amid Market Challenges in 2023

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

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“We’re exceptionally proud of the momentum we’ve built over the past year, especially in the face of some significant market challenges around the world,” said Thad Wong, co-CEO of Christie’s International Real Estate.

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“We’re exceptionally proud of the momentum we’ve built over the past year, especially in the face of some significant market challenges around the world,” said Thad Wong, co-CEO of Christie’s International Real Estate.
“Our continued expansion into premier luxury markets proves there’s strong demand for the bespoke, personalized service, local expertise and unmatched international network that Christie’s International Real Estate is known for.”
Christie’s International Real Estate welcomed 15 new affiliates in 2023, while current affiliates also expanded into more than a dozen new markets.
Christie’s International Real Estate affiliates consistently achieve top dollar for residences around the world.
Clients of Christie’s International Real Estate receive bespoke access to Christie’s auction house services, including appraisals, private sales and auctions, via a dedicated liaison.

U.S. Virgin Islands Marks Impressive Year-End Achievements and Sets Ambitious Goals for 2024

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Virgin Islands celebrates the end of 2023 with remarkable achievements and a vision for an even brighter future in 2024.

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ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Virgin Islands celebrates the end of 2023 with remarkable achievements and a vision for an even brighter future in 2024.
While 2022 presented some challenges due to cross-industry constraints, including pilot and airplane shortages, the end-of-2023 projections for 2024 remain positive.
Commissioner Joseph Boschulte shared his enthusiasm, stating, "The U.S. Virgin Islands has shown resilience and adaptability, even in challenging times.
We are excited to launch the Virgin Islands Boating Expo (VIBE) in 2024.

Liberty Latin America Selects Hiya for Spam and Fraud Call Protection

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Hiya , the leading voice security company, today announced a new agreement with Liberty Latin America to provide the industry’s leading call protection service, Hiya Protect, to all eligible Liberty Latin America mobile subscribers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Hiya , the leading voice security company, today announced a new agreement with Liberty Latin America to provide the industry’s leading call protection service, Hiya Protect, to all eligible Liberty Latin America mobile subscribers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Liberty Call Defense, powered by Hiya Protect, will go live this fall and provide spam and fraud call protection to Liberty Latin America’s eligible mobile subscribers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The new solution benefits from Hiya’s integration partnership with Ericsson which offers carriers the fastest path to addressing spam and fraud call protection - and makes Liberty Latin America the first carrier in Latin America to implement Hiya Protect.
As spammers grow in their frequency and sophistication, network-wide call protection offers consumers the most complete protection from spam and fraud.

Applications Open for the Fifth Cohort of USVI Based Tech Startup Accelerator, Accelerate VI

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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ST CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The UVI Research and Technology Park (RTPark) announced today that applications are now open for the 2024 cohort of Accelerate VI (AVI), a startup accelerator which supports the growth of the local tech ecosystem by helping tech entrepreneurs scale their businesses in the USVI.

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ST CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The UVI Research and Technology Park (RTPark) announced today that applications are now open for the 2024 cohort of Accelerate VI (AVI), a startup accelerator which supports the growth of the local tech ecosystem by helping tech entrepreneurs scale their businesses in the USVI.
Accelerate VI applications are open to all persons who are 18 years or older with a technology-enabled company.
"Accelerate VI is a catalyst for innovation, providing a dynamic platform for tech entrepreneurs to propel their businesses to new heights," said RTPark Director of Entrepreneurship Eric Sonnier.
Since its launch in 2019, Accelerate VI has supported four cohorts and 22 startups from the Virgin Islands and beyond through the program.

LIBERTY LATIN AMERICA TO ACQUIRE PUERTO RICO AND USVI SPECTRUM AND SUBSCRIBER ASSETS FROM DISH NETWORK

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Monday, November 6, 2023

(“Liberty Latin America” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB) has entered into a definitive agreement with DISH Network (“DISH”) to acquire DISH spectrum assets in Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and approximately 120,000 prepaid mobile subscribers in those markets in exchange for cash and international roaming credits.

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(“Liberty Latin America” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB) has entered into a definitive agreement with DISH Network (“DISH”) to acquire DISH spectrum assets in Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and approximately 120,000 prepaid mobile subscribers in those markets in exchange for cash and international roaming credits.
Vivek Khemka, Senior Vice President, Liberty Latin America, commented, “This transaction reinforces our commitment to Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and showcases our intention to optimize service for our mobile customers.
The aggregate asset purchase price of $256 million will be paid in four annual installments commencing on the closing date.
Liberty Latin America expects to fund the transaction through local liquidity sources, including cash on hand, cash generated from operations, cash generated from asset sales, and/or revolving credit facilities.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, J. Carl Haggerty as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the field of Brand Strategy Conservancy

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

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YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, J. Carl Haggerty is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the field of Brand Strategy Conservancy.

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YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, J. Carl Haggerty is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the field of Brand Strategy Conservancy.
Mr. Haggerty currently works at Prive International where he is involved in various companies offering a range of products and services.
He specializes in developing brand strategies for clients, while Quantum International focuses on business management and connections, and NetRep, LLC facilitates connections and contracts at the highest level.
He enjoys being surrounded by his wife, two children, six grandchildren, and three cats n in his home in Yonkers, overlooking the Hudson River.