Month: November 2022

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Qatar Eliminated, US and England Draw in World Cup

World Cup host Qatar was eliminated from the tournament Friday after losing to Senegal in its second match, 3-1, while an anticipated match between England and the United States ended in a 0-0 draw.

Both England and the United States had chances to score but failed to convert their shots into goals. U.S. captain Christian Pulisic hit the crossbar during the first half of the match while his teammate Weston McKennie shot over the goal from about 7 meters out.

English captain Harry Kane had a chance to win the match with a header but sent the ball wide.

England, the favorite to win the match, has met the United States three times at the World Cup but has yet to win against the Americans. Apart from Friday, the teams played in 1950, in which the United States won 1-0 and in 2010 when the teams played to a 1-1 draw.

During Qatar’s match, the host team showed flashes of strong attacking play but struggled to keep pace with the Senegalese team. Qatar was unlucky when it was denied a penalty and the chance to take the lead after Senegal’s player Ismaila Sarr ran into Akram Afif.

The referee did not award a penalty even though replays suggested that contact took place between the players.

Senegalese fans rhythmically drummed throughout the match, while Qatar’s fans broke out into the wave around the stadium.

Following the match, Qatar’s fate in the tournament was sealed when the Netherlands and Ecuador drew 1-1 in another Group A game of the day.

Qatar now has no chance to advance to the round of 16 regardless of the outcome of their next match against the Netherlands on Tuesday. Their elimination from the tournament is the quickest for a host country in World Cup history.

South Africa is the only other host team that did not make it past the group stage of the tournament, but it was able to win one of its matches.

In the match between Ecuador and the Netherlands, Ecuadorian captain Enner Valencia scored his third goal in Qatar, making him the current top scorer at the World Cup.

Ecuador played a strong game against the favored Netherlands, impressing for the second time after their win against Qatar 2-0 in the tournament’s opening match.

Ecuador will next play Senegal on Tuesday and will need just a draw to advance to the next round.

In another match that took place Friday, Iran beat Wales 2-0 with both goals taking place in the last minutes of the game.

Roozbeh Cheshmi scored the first goal in the 98th minute, and Ramin Rezaeian scored the second in the 101st.

Iran and Wales are in Group B along with England and the United States.

Iran lost its first match to England 6-2 while the United States and Wales played to a 1-1 draw.

All four countries are still in contention to advance to the round of 16, but England has the easiest path having already earned four points in the group stage. They are followed by Iran with three points, the United States with two and Wales with one.

The United States must win against Iran when they play on Tuesday to advance.

Games on Saturday include a much-anticipated match between Argentina and Mexico, in which Argentina, who entered the tournament as a favorite, could face early elimination if it loses.

Argentina suffered the biggest upset of the tournament when it lost to Saudi Arabia 2-1 in its first match.

Saudi Arabia faces Poland Saturday when it is again the underdog.

Also Saturday, defending World Cup champion France plays Denmark. A win by France would advance them to the round of 16.

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UN Weekly Roundup: November 19-25, 2022

Russia’s war in Ukraine passes 9-month milestone

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that Russia would not break his country, as nine months have passed since President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion. This week has been particularly bad, as Russia launched scores of missile attacks aimed at taking out the country’s power grid with winter temperatures dropping below freezing. On Wednesday, the Ukrainian president requested an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council, which he addressed by video. He urged the council to take “concrete steps to protect humanity and life” by adopting a resolution condemning any forms of “energy terror.”

He also repeated his call for U.N. experts to examine and assess critical infrastructure facilities in his country that have been or may be hit by Russian missiles. “Russia is doing everything to make the electric generator a more powerful and necessary tool than the U.N. Charter,” he said.

Human Rights Council orders investigation into crackdown on Iranian protesters

In a special session on Thursday, the Geneva-based Human Rights Council condemned Iran’s repression of peaceful demonstrators following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in mid-September and voted to create an international fact-finding mission to investigate the deadly crackdown. The 47-country council voted 25 in favor and 6 against — Armenia, China, Cuba, Eritrea, Pakistan and Venezuela — with 16 abstentions. The U.N. rights office says more than 300 protesters, including at least 40 children, have been killed by security forces since the protests began two months ago. At least 14,000 protesters have been arrested and at least 21 of them face the death penalty.

Security Council urges Yemen’s Houthis to extend truce

Security Council members on Tuesday urged Yemen’s Houthi rebels to renew a truce that expired in October and to engage in substantive talks to end the more than eight-year-old conflict. A two-month-long truce was originally agreed to on April 2 for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. It led to a drop in civilian casualties and some relief in importing fuel and resuming commercial flights. The parties renewed it twice, but it expired on October 2 and the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have not agreed to extend it.

In brief

— The International Organization for Migration said Wednesday that more than 50,000 people worldwide have lost their lives during migratory journeys since IOM’s Missing Migrants Project began documenting deaths in 2014. IOM noted the lack of action by governments in countries of origin, transit and destination to address the issue of missing migrants. More than 60% of missing migrants remain unidentified, according to the report. Of those whose nationality could be identified, more than 9,000 were from Africa, over 6,500 were from Asia and another 3,000 were from the Americas. More than half of the deaths occurred on routes to and inside Europe, with Mediterranean routes claiming over 25,000 lives.

— Several U.N. human rights experts said Friday that the Afghan Taliban’s treatment of women and girls may amount to gender persecution, a crime against humanity. Despite pledges to the contrary, the Taliban has increasingly tightened restrictions on females since taking power in August 2021. The de facto authorities have reimposed dress codes, prohibited most women from working outside the home, cut them off from secondary education and, most recently, forbidden them from going to parks and gyms. The U.N. experts, which include several special rapporteurs, said confining women to their homes is ‘tantamount to imprisonment” and is likely leading to more domestic violence and mental health challenges.

— U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Monday that Washington would seek international condemnation of North Korea’s November 18 intercontinental ballistic missile test. The test was Pyongyang’s eighth ICBM launch this year and part of a record 63 ballistic missile launches in 2022. At the U.N. Security Council, Thomas-Greenfield said the U.S. would propose a presidential statement – one step below a council resolution. But such a statement requires all 15 members to agree, and Russia and China signaled they would block such a measure. To date, no statement has been adopted.

— The U.N. said Wednesday that the U.N. coordinator for the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Amir Abdulla, is stepping down from his position for personal reasons. The secretary-general expressed his gratitude for Abdulla’s work. His deputy, Ben Parker, will act as officer in charge for the U.N. at the joint coordination center in Istanbul until the position is filled. Since the initiative was signed in late July, nearly 12 million metric tons of Ukrainian grain and other foodstuffs have been exported from three Ukrainian ports.

— U.N. Special Envoy on Myanmar Noeleen Heyzer said on November 19 that she was encouraged by the announcement of the mass release of detainees in Myanmar. She repeated calls for the immediate release of all children and political prisoners, including President Win Myint and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. The country’s military junta said it would release nearly 5,800 prisoners to mark national day on November 17.

Quote of Note

“The old methods and the fortress mentality of those who wield power simply don’t work. In fact, they only aggravate the situation. We are now in a full-fledged human rights crisis.”

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk at Thursday’s special session on the Iranian government’s crackdown on protesters.

What we are watching next week

Friday marks the International Day for the Elimination for Violence against Women and the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Secretary-General Guterres is calling on governments to increase funding to women’s rights groups and organizations.

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Tusk Innovation annonce de nouveaux produits « Combo »

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LONDRES, 24 nov. 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tusk Inc. Limited (www.tusklimited.com), fondée en 2012 au Royaume-Uni et à Kuala Lumpur, se spécialise dans un premier temps dans la gestion de capital. La société, qui possède des bureaux dans le monde entier, est désormais une cheffe de file des solutions électriques destinées aux utilisateurs d’équipement de minage, de l’énergie solaire et des adaptateurs. Elle annonce aujourd’hui l’arrivée de nouveaux produits « Combo ». Cette gamme de produits est principalement dédiée aux applications électriques. Pour tout mineur acheté, celui-ci est livré avec un panneau solaire, en vue de réduire la consommation d’énergie. Consulter les produits ici https://tusklimited.com/products

En sa qualité de cheffe de file des solutions électriques, Tusk Innovation a annoncé des remises de 30 % sur son combo d’équipement de minage, qui combine un panneau solaire à un mineur de bitcoins. Après avoir récemment abandonné les outils polycristallins au profit des matériaux photovoltaïques, Tusk Inc. a testé au fil du temps l’efficacité d’une combinaison de ses produits solaires avec des solutions de minage de cryptomonnaies et constaté qu’il s’agissait de la solution la plus efficace. Les investisseurs de Tusk Inc. peuvent désormais facilement miner leurs bitcoins sans interruption, en profitant de risques réduits et de profits optimaux.

Cette stratégie vise à réduire la quantité d’électricité consommée par les clients lorsqu’ils minent des cryptomonnaies. Elle a été dévoilée la semaine dernière par le Responsable des opérations, John Walls. Selon M. Walls, « Les rapports indiquent de façon incontestable que la quantité d’électricité dont les mineurs ont besoin peut s’avérer trop conséquente. Dès lors, nous avons mis au point une alternative pertinente. »

Les profits du minage
Même s’il est louable et hautement rentable pour de nombreuses personnes de mettre au point des fermes de minage de cryptomonnaies, la spéculation est omniprésente et peut entraîner des coûts significatifs, notamment en termes de consommation électrique. En vous proposant un panneau solaire qui n’a aucun impact sur vos factures d’électricité, couplé à un appareil capable d’exécuter des tâches de double minage, Tusk Inc. a mis au point une solution durable. Il vous suffit de miner vos bitcoins, sans vous soucier de la volatilité du marché, tout en ignorant les problématiques de consommation d’énergie.

Tusk Inc. s’est distinguée en permettant à ses client d’acquérir des services de développement de portefeuille de cryptomonnaies et des processeurs graphiques auprès de la société qui possède des bureaux sur trois continents. Elle jouit également d’une riche expérience dans le développement de la Blockchain et des solutions de minage de bitcoins, ainsi que dans d’autres domaines.

À propos de Tusk
Fondée en 2012 par une équipe constituée d’experts de la gestion, rejointe par la suite par des experts de la technologie, Tusk Inc. est désormais une cheffe de file des solutions électriques. La société peut également se prévaloir d’une capacité à gérer efficacement les risques, puisqu’elle intervient dans ce domaine depuis plus de dix ans. Au travers de différentes innovations technologiques, la société a intégré des projets moins risqués au système de gestion des risques, dont notamment le minage de cryptomonnaies, en recourant à des matériaux photovoltaïques.

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PR Manager
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A Tusk Innovation anuncia uma “combinação” de novos produtos

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LONDRES, Nov. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Tusk Inc. Limited (www.tusklimited.com), uma empresa constituída em 2012 como empresa de gestão de capitais no Reino Unido e Kuala Lumpur com escritórios em todo o mundo, e é atualmente uma das empresas líderes em soluções elétricas centradas na produção para utilizadores de equipamento mineiro, energia solar e adaptadores, está a anunciar um conjunto de novos produtos. A linha de Produtos destina-se, principalmente, a fins elétricos. Qualquer minerador comprado é entregue com um painel solar, para reduzir o consumo de energia. Veja os produtos aqui https://tusklimited.com/products

Como uma das principais empresas de soluções elétricas, a Tusk Innovation anunciou 30% de desconto na sua combinação de equipamentos de mineração, que combina um painel solar com um minerador de bitcoins. Com a sua mudança recente de materiais policristalinos para fotovoltaicos, a Tusk Inc. testou, ao longo do tempo, a eficiência de combinar os seus produtos solares com mineradores de criptomoedas, e isso provou ser o mais eficaz. Os investidores da Tusk inc. podem agora, com facilidade, minerar as suas moedas sem interrupções, com menos riscos e lucro máximo.

Este é um esforço para reduzir a quantidade de eletricidade usada quando os clientes mineram criptomoedas e foi divulgado pelo COO, John Walls, na semana passada. De acordo com Walls, “os relatórios que circulam tornaram evidente que a quantidade de energia que os mineradores precisam pode ser demasiado exigente e, portanto, conseguimos uma opção plausível.”

Lucros da Mineração
Embora seja admirável e altamente rentável para muitas pessoas a criação de explorações mineiras de moeda criptográfica, existem especulações de que estas podem incorrer em custos significativos, particularmente em termos de utilização de eletricidade. Ao fornecer um Painel Solar, que não está ligado às suas contas de eletricidade e um dispositivo de mineração de bitcoins que pode executar tarefas de mineração duplas, a Tusk Inc. criou uma solução de longa duração. Pode simplesmente minerar as suas moedas sem se preocupar com a volatilidade do mercado, ignorando também o consumo de energia.

A Tusk Inc. destacou-se das outras empresas porque os clientes podem obter serviços de desenvolvimento de carteira criptográfica, bem como unidades de processamento gráfico da empresa, que dispõe de escritórios em três continentes. Tem também uma vasta experiência no desenvolvimento de Blockchain e soluções de mineração de bitcoins, entre outras áreas.

Sobre a Tusk
Fundada em 2012 por uma equipa de especialistas em gestão e a que mais tarde juntou uma equipa de especialistas em tecnologia, a Tusk Inc. é agora um dos principais fornecedores de soluções elétricas. Orgulha-se da sua capacidade de gerir riscos de forma eficaz, uma vez que está no negócio da gestão de riscos há mais de uma década. Através de vários avanços na tecnologia, incorporou empreendimentos menos arriscados no sistema de Gestão de Riscos, um dos quais é a mineração de criptomoedas, usando materiais fotovoltaicos.

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KlasJet adds Boeing 737 BBJ2 to its exclusive fleet

KlasJet adds Boeing 737 BBJ2 to its exclusive fleet

The Boeing 737 BBJ2 is a splendid addition to KlasJet’s exclusive private aircraft fleet as it is set to cater to the specific needs of high-ranking clients travelling in smaller groups.

LONDON, Nov. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In 2021, the global business jet market was USD 25.87bn and is expected to reach USD 38.34bn by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.06 %. Business jets flew 3.3 million flights worldwide in 2021, the most on record for a single year and 7 % more than the previous high point in 2019. Private jet statistics show a global fleet of 21,929 registered aircraft.

KlasJet adds Boeing 737 BBJ2 to its exclusive fleet

The Boeing 737 BBJ2 is a splendid addition to KlasJet’s exclusive private aircraft fleet as it is set to cater to the specific needs of high-ranking clients travelling in smaller groups.

To expand KlasJet’s products portfolio, an EU-based corporate charter and ACMI services provider is adding Boeing BBJ2, MSN 32971 jet to its fleet. The aircraft is set to begin operations in mid-April 2023 and will be based in Dubai. The general sales agent for this aircraft will be Chapman Freeborn UAE Dubai office.

KlasJet adds Boeing 737 BBJ2 to its exclusive fleet

The Boeing 737 BBJ2 is a splendid addition to KlasJet’s exclusive private aircraft fleet as it is set to cater to the specific needs of high-ranking clients travelling in smaller groups.

The Boeing 737 BBJ2 is a splendid addition to KlasJet’s exclusive private aircraft fleet as it is set to cater to the specific needs of high-ranking clients travelling in smaller groups. “While our other 56-68 seats VIP Boeing 737 uniquely designed jets are great for larger groups, such as sports teams, business and political delegations, the B737 BBJ2 will serve as an amazing choice for affluent families, government representatives, presidents, royal families, important business delegations. Currently, the aircraft is at Avia Solutions Group completion centre JetMS Completion, where the interior of the jet will be fully renewed,” explains Rita Domkute, CEO of KlasJet.

KlasJet adds Boeing 737 BBJ2 to its exclusive fleet

The Boeing 737 BBJ2 is a splendid addition to KlasJet’s exclusive private aircraft fleet as it is set to cater to the specific needs of high-ranking clients travelling in smaller groups.

 

Corporate business jet charter services are in great demand all over the world, as big groups can travel enjoying all the perks of business aviation: flexible flight time, luxury service on board, special seats and price per seat similar to business class seats at regular airline companies. “We plan that the newly added B737 BBJ2 will allow us to strengthen our positions in the rapidly growing Middle East market as the jet is a perfect option for high-ranking individuals who are living in or visiting the region on regular basis,” she shares.

The 23-seat aircraft is a truly exquisite project, with a spacious lounge area, an on-board bedroom and a shower. “The jet is designed to meet even the most sophisticated needs of our clients. It is planned with convenience and comfort of passengers in mind, the design is created using high-quality materials,” KlasJet’s CEO shares.

KlasJet adds Boeing 737 BBJ2 to its exclusive fleet

The Boeing 737 BBJ2 is a splendid addition to KlasJet’s exclusive private aircraft fleet as it is set to cater to the specific needs of high-ranking clients travelling in smaller groups.

Earlier this year, the airline added passenger ACMI services list, adding to its parent company Avia Solutions Group’s ever-growing line-up of capacity providers.

If you would like more information or would like to schedule an interview with one of our KlasJet representatives, please contact Vilma Vaitiekunaite at vilma.vaitiekunaite@aviasg.com or +37061112789

About KlasJet 
KlasJet is an exlusive private and corporate jet charter company, renowned as a leader in the provision of bespoke group flights worldwide. Operating a fleet of uniquely designed jets based in Vilnius, Lithuania, as well as airports across Western and Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, KlasJet provides comfort, safety, and attention to detail from the ground up.

KlasJet adds Boeing 737 BBJ2 to its exclusive fleet

The Boeing 737 BBJ2 is a splendid addition to KlasJet’s exclusive private aircraft fleet as it is set to cater to the specific needs of high-ranking clients travelling in smaller groups.

KlasJet operates 7 corporate and BBJ Boeing 737 from 23 to 68 seats. Also offers ACMI lease services to airlines and tour operators around the world who face challenges with flight schedules, expansion plans, and the supply of backup aircraft. The company’s fleet available for ACMI lease services comprises 6 units of Boeing 737-800 — each with a capacity for 189 passengers.

KlasJet is a family member of Avia Solutions Group, leaders in end-to-end capacity solutions for passenger and cargo airlines worldwide. Its vast portfolio of services to clients includes ACMI, charter and cargo aviation, aircraft leasing and trading, MRO services, business aviation and VIP airline procurement, pilot and crew training, recruitment services, together with multiple complementary services spanning a wide range of associated operations. The Group manages over 100 offices and production facilities globally.

For more information, please visit: www.klasjet.aero and www.aviasg.com

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Innovation and Development Conference held in Nanjing for Nanjing Agricultural University’s 120th anniversary

NANJING, China, Nov. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — After twelve decades of ever-growing excellence, Nanjing Agricultural University (NAU) celebrated its 120th anniversary with the Innovation and Development Conference being held on Nov. 20 at its sports center. Chen Ligen, the Secretary of Party Committee of Nanjing Agricultural University presided over the conference, and President Chen Fadi delivered a speech for it. Alumni, students and partners from all walks of life watched the live broadcast of the conference through the web platform to celebrate the 120th Anniversary of Nanjing Agricultural University.

Innovation and Development Conference of Nanjing Agricultural University's 120th anniversary

For a long time, Nanjing Agricultural University has insisted on opening up and promoted international cooperation and exchanges in education, science, technology and talents. It has established close partnerships with more than 170 universities and institutes in more than 50 countries and regions around the world. Gary S. May, Chancellor of University of California, Davis, said in a video message that UCDavis and NAU have maintained a long-lasting partnership and cooperatively implemented the educational concept of “global health” to the fields of agriculture, food and animal health. He looked forward to the future cooperation between the two universities for the benefit of mankind and to make greater contributions to human health in the world.

Chen Fadi said that over the past 120 years, Nanjing Agricultural University has kept pace and stood firmly with the people and taken the initiative to foster virtue through education. NAU has created fruitful achievements and many “China’s firsts”.

Chen Ligen said that NAU has gone through the course of 120 years of endeavor. Standing at a new starting point and embarked on a new journey, NAU will fully carry out the basic task of fostering virtue through education, and take strengthening and revitalizing agriculture as its mission, accelerate the construction of a world-class university with agricultural characteristics. It will contribute to the modernization of national agriculture in rural areas and the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside with positive attitude and spirit.

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To secure top education institutions for their children is a key motivation for African investors – now considering the citizenship by investment programme of Saint Lucia

Castries, Nov. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In recent years higher education has become a global commodity traded across countries and cultures. Students are now travelling more frequently across borders in search of opportunities to study outside their countries of origin. This is especially true for Africa as more and more African families are exploring opportunities to have their children educated at international tertiary institutions.

These families are looking to access premium international education opportunities for their children through investment migration. The surge in demand and competition for places at leading universities post-Covid is increasing interest in investment programmes that come with better global mobility opportunities and access to leading educational institutions.

Saint Lucia offers one of the leading citizenship by investment programmes in the world and African investors are increasingly looking to this Caribbean nation as it provides a hassle-free route to second citizenship.

Africans looking to study abroad are compelled to do so as they are aware that there are limited opportunities for growth in their home countries.

While Africa is home to some leading and globally competitive tertiary institutions – these universities often do not have the capacity to accommodate all of a certain country’s tertiary students.

For example, South Africa only has 26 universities.  Canada on the other hand has more than 1500 types of universities and colleges that offer over 10 000 programmes for students to choose from. The country also offers a wide variety of vocational training schools that are closely aligned with industry. Information Technology, Finance and Engineering are among those that are the most in demand in the country

The United States has some 5300 universities and colleges in comparison. World Population Review’s Most Educated Countries 2022 shows that the USA sits comfortably in the top 10 most educated countries. Its top private schools and Ivy League universities are extremely competitive, now seeing an increase of around 7% in applications since pre-Covid times. For example, Harvard’s 2022 acceptance rate is only 4.6%, which translates to 42,749 applicants, of which only 1,962 students were accepted.

Saint Lucia is also home to top universities including the American International Medical University, Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, International American University College of Medicine and the Spartan Health Sciences University.

Saint Lucia offers families a simple path to access the ‘best of the best’ global education facilities

One of the many advantages of Saint Lucia’s citizenship by investment is its ability to offer enhanced access to premium education. Providing our children with the opportunity to attend the ‘best of the best’ international universities is one of the most valuable investments any parent can make.

We are all experiencing increasingly volatile times and ensuring the best possible education for their children has become a key motivation for intelligent investors around the world, especially in Africa.

The Caribbean nation is located quite close to the United States – an average nonstop flight from the United States to Saint Lucia takes about eight hours. The most popular route is New York to the country’s capital Castries, with an average flight time of just over four hours.

Launched in 2016, St Lucia has the newest citizenship by investment programme in the Caribbean. Inheriting decades of experience from its island neighbours, Saint Lucia’s programme is an amalgamation of practices from its surrounding islands and provides a wide range of benefits for investors.

Not only can African families access quality education institutions through better global mobility, but they can also have citizenship for life with the right to live and work in the country if they choose to.

Investment options a straightforward – a minimum investment of US$100 000.00 to the National Economic Fund (NEF), which was established to receive qualifying investments to fund government-sponsored projects on the island, enables applicants to become citizens of the nation.

Applicants can also obtain citizenship by purchasing a government-approved property valued at a minimum of US$300,000. Property must be owned and maintained for a minimum of five years after citizenship has been granted.

With a straightforward seven-step application process and no residency requirement, a Saint Lucia investment is a great way for intelligent investor to open themselves up to the global playing field and give their children a competitive edge by creating a pathway to some of the best educational facilities around the world.

Saint Lucia’s programme is also highly rated on the global stage – having been recognised as one of the best CBI offerings compared with Antigua and Barbuda, Austria, Cambodia, Dominica, Egypt, Grenada, Jordan, Malta, Montenegro, St Kitts and Nevis, Turkey, and Vanuatu.

This is according to the annual CBI Index – an in-depth report examining and evaluating citizenship by investment schemes around the world.

The country scored 87% overall. Saint Lucia continues to offer a popular programme with stability,  no caps on the number of applications or specific calls to end the programme, and adaptability both in respect of changes to keep the programme functioning during Covid-19.

With a population of over 184 000, Saint Lucia is the region’s most populous CBI nation with very well-developed hospitality and financial sectors.

Investors can attain citizenship in less than six months if the application process goes smoothly and they pass all due diligence checks. These ensure that only reputable investors of good-standing are allowed to become citizens.

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