Communication – International World Of Business

Earth Day 2022

Press Room Team — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 20:18:40 +0000

Washington, D.C., April 22, 2022.- Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State: As we celebrate the 52nd annual Earth Day, we are able to reflect on the past year as the period when we gained momentum in our global commitment to foster a healthier planet.

This Administration has made the climate crisis a foreign policy priority by working to scale up global ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, infusing the climate dimension into our broader policy, and significantly increasing investments in climate adaptation and resilience. Thanks to U.S. leadership at COP26 in Glasgow, the world is much closer to keeping a 1.5 degrees Celsius limit on global temperature rise within reach. We also released the United States Long-Term Strategy under the Paris Agreement, which outlines how we will achieve a net-zero economy by 2050, and, in partnership with the EU, we enlisted more than a hundred countries in the fight to reduce methane emissions — regarded as the single most effective near-term strategy to limit warming. In addition, President Biden committed the United States to the ambitious goal of conserving at least 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030, and we hope other countries around the world will adopt similarly ambitious conservation efforts.

The United States is also proud to have played a significant role in reaching consensus at the UN Environment Assembly this year to launch an international negotiating process on a global agreement to end plastic pollution. This effort underscores the importance of addressing pollution while we tackle climate change and other environmental challenges. The Department is also working to support the Administration’s vision for sustainability in Federal Government operations, which puts agencies on the road to net-zero emissions.

As we take stock of our efforts, we remain clear-eyed about the reality that communities across the world are currently suffering due to environmental destruction and damage, including those in Ukraine who have experienced devastating loss of life due to Russia’s invasion. On this anniversary of Earth Day, we continue working towards environmental and diplomatic solutions that foster a healthier planet for all.

Mayor Bermúdez presents achievements City of Doral

Press Room Team — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:07:57 +0000

Doral, Fla. – Last Thursday, October 28, Mayor Juan Carlos Bermúdez delivered the traditional speech on the state of the city of Doral, corresponding to this 2021, highlighting the achievements of the city in the past year and presenting what is to come in the year 2022.

Last year was a period of recovery for the entire community after an unprecedented pandemic. Despite the challenges, our City came together to achieve several accomplishments including the opening of the Real Time Operations Center within the Police Department, the acquisition of grants to fund key projects, the completion of various street and park improvements, as well as achieving remarkable progress in the park bond projects, highlighted Bermudez, in his second term, as he was the Founding Mayor of the city, previously.

Through fiscal responsibility, transparency, and efficiency, Doral continues to maximize the return on every tax dollar by investing wisely in the City’s public safety, infrastructure, and quality of life.

In order to celebrate this special night for this strong and united community. The doors opened at 6:00 pm, and the speech began after 7:00 pm, which was followed by a reception sponsored by Baptist Health of South Florida, on the first floor of City Hall, with quality and quantity of the assistants.-.

STATE OF THE CITY: In the photo, after practically two years without face-to-face activities, you can see from left: Oscar Puig, Doral City Councilor, Pedro Diaz Ballester, President Dominican Federation Intl. Of Business & Tourism (Chamber of Commerce Dominican Republic in the USA), and CEO of The Ballester Business Group, the Hon. Juan Carlos Bermúdez, Mayor of the City of Doral, Joe Chi, President of the Latin American Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CAMACOL), and Fernando Horruitiner, Credit and Portfolio Manager ABANCA USA, during the reception after the Mayor’s report on the State of the City.-.

Fiske joins Royal Caribbean Group to Lead Global Corporate Communications

Press Room Team — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:56:24 +0000

MIAMI, Fla. June 15, 2021 – Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) announced that Rosanna Fiske has joined the company as Global Chief Communications Officer. She reports to Donna Hrinak, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs.

Fiske will lead Royal Caribbean Group’s global communications strategy and will be responsible for developing and executing all communications with internal and external stakeholders.

“Ro’s strong communications experience, along with her core values and leadership style, make her uniquely suited to step into this role,” said Hrinak. “By leading our communications globally, Ro will be a big part of our return to cruising — once again showing people the world and helping them make great memories.”

Fiske joins the Group from Wells Fargo & Co., where she was Senior Vice President and Corporate Communications Leader. With more than 30 years of experience developing strategic communications initiatives both nationally and internationally including crisis communications and issues management, Fiske previously was the Chair and CEO of the Public Relations Society of America based in New York and headed the master’s program in Global Strategic Communications at Florida International University (FIU).

She has worked in public relations agencies leading initiatives with a number of multinational brands including Charles Schwab, American Airlines, Anheuser-Busch Companies, Visa USA and MTV Networks. In 2019, she was honored with ColorComm’s Circle Award, as one of the top diverse women leaders in communications and was also named the industry’s “Diversity Champion” by PRWeek in 2014.

“I am excited to join Royal Caribbean Group, one of the best companies to work for and one that has collaborated extensively with globally recognized scientific and medical experts to resume travel stronger and healthier than ever,” Fiske said. “I am really looking forward to telling our story worldwide and to demonstrate our commitment to operate as a financially, environmentally, and socially accountable business.”

Fiske earned a Master of Science in Integrated Communications: Advertising & PR from Florida International University (FIU) and was recently inducted into FIU’s College of Communication, Architecture and the Arts Hall of Fame. She has led several teams throughout her career to win four Silver Anvils – the Oscars of the PR industry – among other internationally recognized honors in advertising and public relations.

About Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group is the operating business name for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Royal Caribbean Group is the owner and operator of three global cruise vacation brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. Royal Caribbean Group is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, our brands operate 59 ships with an additional 15 on order as of March 15, 2021. Learn more at www.royalcaribbeangroup.com or www.rclinvestor.com.

Broward County opens some parks and public spaces

Press Room Team — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:56:05 +0000

BROWARD COUNTY, FL., April 28, 2020 – Emergency Order 20-08 allows for the limited opening of certain parks, natural areas, boat ramps, marinas, golf courses, pools and other amenities throughout Broward County for limited use. This order comes as conditions in the County start to improve, yet the need to remain vigilant continues. Broward County feels some restrictions can be safely lifted, while we count on the continued cooperation of our residents to observe the good health and safety practices recommended by the Florida Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control. See the Emergency Order for complete details on requirements, limitations and restrictions.

The decision to allow for an easing of restrictions throughout the County was made in consultation with our Cities and our neighboring counties. Staff worked collaboratively over the past two weeks to discuss the safety concerns involved in reopening facilities. Under the Emergency Order, individual municipalities and facility owners/operators may enforce more stringent rules.

Parks allowed to open include specialty and neighborhood parks, nature centers and natural areas. Activities like walking, running, and jogging are allowed, while use of park buildings or park equipment such as picnic tables and chairs, playgrounds, campgrounds, pools and outdoor exercise equipment remains prohibited. Residents are reminded to limit groups to no larger than ten (10) people in any park area.

See list of open parks operated by Broward County.

Emergency Order 20-08 also permits certain pools, pool decks and golf courses to open as long as social distancing rules and adherence to safety provisions are followed. Additionally, housing developments will be able to open certain other recreational amenities on a limited basis.

Certain restrictions to recreational water access are also being lifted. All public and private boating ramps, piers and marinas may open with limitations, from 6AM to 7PM, unless otherwise determined by each host city. Boaters must adhere to all CDC, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission boat capacity guidelines.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 20-90, all beaches in Broward County will remain closed until further notice.

Please be reminded that all CDC guidelines, including those regarding social distancing, facial coverings and hygiene, must be observed at all times by all persons using any of these newly open amenities. This includes observing social distancing and when not possible wearing facial covering if within six (6) feet of others. Law enforcement agencies are authorized to enforce this order. Violations of this order are prohibited and may result in the re-imposition of restrictions on the affected public amenities.

For the latest updates, visit FloridaHealth.gov, email COVID-19@flhealth.gov or call the COVID Call Center at 954-357-9500.

To learn what Broward County is doing to keep our community safe, visit Broward.org/Coronavirus.

IDB Invest finances Phoenix Tower International to boost the independent telecommunications infrastructure market

Press Room Team — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 12:54:58 +0000

Phoenix Tower International (PTI) is the first independent operator of telecommunications towers in Bolivia.
The company will be a neutral host infrastructure provider to all wireless telecom providers which will facilitate increased coverage and mobile broadband capacity across Bolivia.
IDB Invest provided a loan of $58.5 million to Phoenix Tower International (PTI) to boost the independent telecommunications infrastructure market and promote a more efficient development of this sector in the country. The project is an innovative business solution for the Bolivian market as it encourages the shared use of telecommunications towers.

The financing will allow PTI to acquire 600 existing towers and build new towers at the request of the main mobile operators in the country. The shared use promoted by the project will improve the productivity of the service, since the deployment of new networks will be more affordable and dynamic. It will also help to reduce Bolivia’s connectivity gap, through the expansion of mobile broadband and the reduction of operator costs by implementing fourth-generation (4G) cellular technology.

The operation consists of a $58.5 million loan with a 10-year term. Under the leadership of IDB Invest, an additional $13.5 million has been mobilized from the Inter-American Corporation for Infrastructure Financing (CIFI) for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Mobile communication in Bolivia has a high growth potential to reduce the digital divide. The country’s mobile penetration is 87 percent, the third lowest in South America, while mobile broadband only reaches 65 percent penetration and the adoption rate of 4G is 24 percent according to data from 2017. Better connectivity directly and indirectly influences economic activity, facilitates the creation of employment, increases the productivity and has a positive impact on per capital growth.

About IDB Invest IDB Invest, the private sector institution of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, is a multilateral development bank committed to supporting Latin America and the Caribbean businesses. It finances sustainable enterprises and projects to achieve financial results that maximize economic, social and environmental development for the region. With a current portfolio of $12.1 billion under management and 329 clients in 21 countries, IDB Invest works across sectors to provide innovative financial solutions and advisory services that meet the evolving demands of its clients.

About Phoenix Tower International Phoenix Tower International (“PTI”) owns and manages over 6,000 towers, 986 km of fiber and over 80,000 other wireless infrastructure and related sites throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, Costa Rica, Panama, El Salvador, Guatemala, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, French West Indies, Jamaica, Argentina, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, PTI was founded in 2013 with a mission to be a premier site provider to wireless operators across the Americas in high-growth markets. PTI’s investors include funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities and John Hancock, as well as various members of the management team.

Mobile TeleSystems Settles FCPA Violations

Press Room Team — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:08:19 +0000

Washington, DC.- The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Russian telecommunications provider Mobile TeleSystems PJSC (MTS) will pay $100 million to resolve SEC charges that it violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) to win business in Uzbekistan.

According to the SEC’s order, MTS bribed an Uzbek official who was related to the former President of Uzbekistan and had influence over the Uzbek telecommunications regulatory authority. During the course of the scheme, MTS made at least $420 million in illicit payments for the purpose of obtaining and retaining business. The payments enabled MTS to enter the telecommunications market in Uzbekistan and operate there for eight years, during which it generated more than $2.4 billion in revenues. In 2012, the Uzbek government expropriated MTS’s Uzbek operations. As further described in the SEC’s order, the bribes were funneled to front companies controlled by the Uzbek official and were disguised in MTS’s books as acquisition costs, option payments, purchases of regulatory assets, and charitable donations.

“The company engaged in egregious misconduct for nearly a decade, secretly funneling hundreds of millions of dollars to a corrupt official. Building business on a foundation of bribery leaves the business and American investor interests at the mercy of corrupt officials,” said Charles E. Cain, Chief of the SEC Enforcement Division’s FCPA Unit.

MTS consented to the SEC’s order finding that it violated the anti-bribery, books and records and internal accounting control provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and requiring it to pay a $100 million penalty. In a related matter, MTS has entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and its subsidiary has pleaded guilty in federal court, and has agreed to pay a criminal fine and forfeiture in the amount of $850 million. The Department is crediting the $100 million penalty that MTS is paying to the SEC. The company must also retain an independent compliance monitor for at least three years.

This is the third case brought by the SEC and the Department of Justice involving public companies operating in the Uzbek telecommunications market. Taken as a whole, these actions have led to the recovery by U.S. and foreign authorities of $2.6 billion.

The Commission greatly appreciates the cooperation and assistance of the Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Fraud and Asset Forfeiture Money Laundering Sections, the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Homeland Security, the Prosecution Authority of the Netherlands, the National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime in Norway (ØKOKRIM), the Swedish Prosecution Authority, the Office of the Attorney General in Switzerland, and the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau in Latvia. Valuable assistance was also provided by regulatory and law enforcement colleagues in the United Kingdom, France, and Ireland, including the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, the Bermuda Monetary Authority, the Central Bank of Ireland, the Paris Court of Appeals, the Serious Fraud Office, and the Financial Control Authority.