Year: 2022

Posted on

Huawei Datacom désigné leader dans le Magic Quadrant™ de Gartner® 2022 pour les infrastructures LAN filaires et sans fil d’entreprise

SHENZHEN, Chine, 28 décembre 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei a annoncé qu’il a été nommé leader dans le Magic Quadrant™ de Gartner® 2022 pour les infrastructures LAN filaires et sans fil d’entreprise, le seul fournisseur non nord-américain positionné dans le Leaders Quadrant. Il s’agit pour Huawei d’une étape importante et l’entreprise estime que c’est un témoignage supplémentaire de la reconnaissance mondiale de la gamme complète d’offres de réseaux de Huawei. La vaste gamme de solutions de Huawei comprend la solution CloudCampus 3.0, les commutateurs de la série CloudEngine, les points d’accès Wi-Fi (AP) AirEngine et la plateforme de gestion de réseau automatique et intelligente iMaster NCE.

Huawei Datacom named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure

En tant qu’excellent fournisseur sur le marché mondial des infrastructures de réseau local filaire et sans fil pour les entreprises, Huawei dispose d’une multitude d’atouts, notamment un portefeuille de produits complet, une plateforme de gestion de réseau basée sur l’intelligence artificielle (IA) et l’apprentissage automatique (ML), une prise en charge du sans-fil, ainsi qu’une « capacité d’exécution » et une « vision complète » à la pointe du secteur.

Huawei dispose d’un ensemble complet d’offres d’infrastructures LAN filaires et sans fil d’entreprise. Les produits et solutions proposés comprennent la solution de bout en bout CloudCampus pour les LAN, les WLAN, et les WAN, les commutateurs de la série CloudEngine riches en fonctionnalités, les points d’accès Wi-Fi AirEngine primés et la plateforme de gestion de réseau automatique et intelligente iMaster NCE éprouvée sur le terrain. À ce jour, ces produits et solutions ont été utilisés par des millions de clients dans le monde entier, dans tous les secteurs d’activité, ce qui leur a valu de nombreux éloges.

Huawei reste engagée sur le marché mondial des entreprises et innove constamment pour établir la référence en matière de réseaux d’entreprise en termes d’architecture de réseau simplifiée, de conception matérielle de premier ordre, de livraison de logiciels agiles et de modèles commerciaux souples.

Plus précisément, Huawei simplifie l’architecture du réseau de campus en passant de trois à deux couches grâce à sa solution composée d’un commutateur central et d’unités distantes (RU). En ce qui concerne l’innovation matérielle, Huawei a dévoilé des antennes intelligentes Wi-Fi 6 de troisième génération et une gamme de tout nouveaux commutateurs CloudEngine et AP AirEngine. Concernant l’innovation logicielle, Huawei se distingue avec la puissante plateforme de gestion de réseau automatique et intelligente iMaster NCE qui sous-tend le premier réseau de conduite autonome L3 du secteur pour les campus. En ce qui concerne les modèles commerciaux innovants, Huawei se différencie des autres fournisseurs en lançant un modèle de plateforme de gestion du cloud louable et vendable, ainsi que des options de déploiement flexibles, notamment sur site, dans le cloud public de Huawei et dans le cloud appartenant à un Managed Service Provider.

À ce jour, les offres de réseaux de campus de Huawei ont été largement utilisées par des clients dans plus de 170 pays et régions dans des secteurs tels que le service public, l’éducation, la santé, l’industrie manufacturière, la finance et l’énergie, les aidant à construire une base numérique solide pour leur parcours de transformation numérique.

Pour en savoir plus sur la solution CloudCampus de Huawei, veuillez consulter le site : https://e.huawei.com/en/solutions/business-needs/enterprise-network/campus-network

Clause de non-responsabilité de Gartner

Gartner n’approuve aucun fournisseur, produit ou service décrit dans ses publications de recherche et ne conseille pas aux utilisateurs de technologie de sélectionner uniquement les fournisseurs ayant les notes les plus élevées ou une autre désignation. Les publications de recherche de Gartner se composent des opinions de l’organisation de recherche de Gartner et ne doivent pas être interprétées comme des déclarations de fait. Gartner décline toute garantie, expresse ou implicite, concernant cette recherche, y compris toute garantie de qualité marchande ou d’adéquation à un usage particulier. Gartner et Magic Quadrant sont des marques déposées et des marques de service de Gartner, Inc. et/ou de ses sociétés affiliées aux États-Unis et dans le monde entier et sont utilisées ici avec autorisation. Tous droits réservés.

Photo : https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1974567/image_986294_22338677.jpg

Posted on

Journalist Hopes Coverage on Ethiopia’s Tigray Will Bring Justice

WASHINGTON — Lucy Kassa never expected to be a war correspondent. Working for a Norwegian magazine, the freelance journalist wrote about issues related to development and the economy in Ethiopia.

But then fighting broke out in her home region of Tigray, in Ethiopia’s north.

“I had a different dream for my life. It was never my plan to get into all of this,” she told VOA.

When Lucy began receiving disturbing reports of atrocities in late 2020, she started to document witness and survivor accounts of gang rapes, killings and other human rights abuses.

She was reporting from the capital, Addis Ababa, at the time, and media access to the region was blocked. So, she relied on contacts with old sources in the region, alongside tools such as geolocation to verify accounts.

But, Lucy said, more independent investigations are needed to uncover everything that has happened.

Two years of reporting on the war has taken a toll.

“I have put so much energy into documenting war crimes. I have sacrificed a lot, even I risked my life,” Lucy said.

In 2021, three unidentified armed men forced their way into her home and knocked her to the ground. They questioned her and searched material she had collected for a story. They left with her computer and pictures.

Soon after, Lucy left Ethiopia. She now lives in Europe with the support of an international organization. For safety reasons, she does not share specific details about her life or whereabouts.

“I have security here. The organization here provides me security, but I don’t have a social life with the Eritrean, Ethiopian, and even the Tigrayan community at all,” she said.

Lucy is not alone when it comes to journalists harassed or imprisoned for their coverage of the war in Tigray. Authorities in Ethiopia also blocked internet and mobile phone use in certain regions.

“The situation in Ethiopia is quite horrendous. We are extremely concerned about the safety of journalists,” said Kiran Nazish, founding director of the Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ), in a written response to VOA.

“Over the last year, we have come across multiple journalists sharing stunning stories of censorship, where journalists do not feel free to report without fear of government reprisal,” Nazish said. “Meanwhile, we have witnessed a year where arrests escalated dramatically.”

Often, she said, authorities give no reason for an arrest.

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) released a report in August showing at least 63 journalists detained or briefly held since November 2020 after covering stories about the war or politically sensitive topics.

“Since the civil war [in Ethiopia’s Tigray region] started two years ago, we have had many journalists who have been detained for periods, often without charge,” Angela Quintal, Africa program coordinator at CPJ, told VOA.

VOA contacted the Ethiopian Media Authority, which regulates journalism in the country, and the office of the prime minister for comment. Neither had responded before the time of publication.

Documenting abuses

The work of journalists has been essential in uncovering abuses on all sides of the conflict that has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions in Tigray and the Amhara and Afar regions.

A team of United Nations investigators say they found evidence of war crimes committed by Ethiopian federal forces, Tigrayan forces and soldiers from neighboring Eritrea.

The team was denied access to the region, so it collected evidence based on interviews with 185 individuals, including survivors of attacks.

Ethiopia’s government rejected the report for “exceeding its mandate,” The Associated Press reported.

Lucy said a lack of access to conflict areas was used as a way to try to discredit her work or to question the authenticity of the accounts that survivors and witnesses shared with her. But those interviews are etched in her memory, along with the videos and images she has sifted through in the process of verifying accounts.

“To see that humans can do all these things and get away with it creates some kind of hopelessness in you,” Lucy said. “I was asking myself what’s the point of this? What’s the point of me being consumed in this work if it’s not going to bring anything?”

But Lucy’s work, including how rape was weaponized, has been recognized internationally.

More recently, she received the Magnitsky Award for investigative journalism. The human rights awards are named after Sergei Magnitsky, a Russian lawyer who died in pre-trial detention in a Moscow prison after working to expose government corruption.

Catherine Belton, a journalist who for several years was Moscow correspondent for the Financial Times, called Lucy “a true journalistic hero.”

“She’s one of the bravest journalists I’ve ever met,” Belton said in a speech during the award presentation.

Lucy said she was in a dark place when the award was announced. She still has trouble accepting recognition.

“I was terribly depressed by the pressures from all sides. I was so frustrated by the fact that there’s no accountability to the war crimes committed by all sides,” she told VOA. “I remember talking to a father who had a good life [prior to the war] and that he couldn’t feed his baby anymore because he was out of work.”

People find it hard to ask for help, she said. “They don’t want to say, ‘I didn’t eat food,’ or they don’t want to say that I’m hungry. And that breaks my heart.”

Lucy hopes her work will eventually pave the way to justice for the subjects of her reporting.

“As a journalist, all I care about is finding evidence and verifying the accounts. But I’m also a human being. As a human being, you expect some kind of justice,” Lucy said.

Source: Voice of America

Posted on

Looking back at 2022 – (Part II)

Editor’s note: as the year 2022 draws to a close and all prepare to turn the calendar to 2023, we take the opportunity to look back on the previous 12 months. This article, reviewing the period from April to June, is the second in a four-part series that looks back at some important events and developments that unfolded in Eritrea over the past year. Parts III and IV will be published in subsequent editions of Eritrea Profile.

April

The month began with World Autism Awareness Day being observed nationwide, including in special events held in Mai-Diminet, Central Region and Assab, Southern Red Sea Region. The colorful events, which involved the participation of officials, various ministries, students, community groups, and other stakeholders, promoted greater awareness and called for fighting stigma and discrimination.

On the diplomatic front, a high-level Eritrean delegation, led by Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and Presidential Adviser Yemane Gebreab, conducted a working visit to Russia upon the invitation of Sergei Lavrov, Foreign Minister of Russia. He briefed the Eritrean delegation on the conflict in Ukraine, while the Eritrean delegation reiterated Eritrea’s position and called for a bilateral solution to the conflict. The meeting also saw dialogue on developments in the Horn of Africa and the expression of desire for mutually beneficial cooperation.

Regionally, an Eritrean high-level delegation paid several working visits to Sudan. During the visits, the delegation, again led by Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and Presidential Adviser Yemane Gebreab, met with General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, Chairman of the Sovereign Council, Vice-Chairman, General Mo¬hammed Hamdan Dagalo, and a range of officials and community leaders. The delegation underscored Eritrea’s support for a locally-driven solution to the country’s challenges and noted that Eritrea has confidence in the Sudanese people’s capability to achieve peace, stability, and unity. Additionally, Eritrea’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Yohannes Teklemichael, met with Mayiik Ayii Deng, Foreign Minister of South Sudan, and other officials. They discussed several issues, including strengthening bilateral ties, regional developments, and integration, among others.

April saw a number of development-related activities. Residents of Ad-Omar, Dembe-Zeratsion, Dembe Adi-Tsegay, Guldmit, and Adi-Tesfu came together to support the renovation of an 18-kilometer road, while residents of Ad-Fakai, Hagaz sub-zone, built terraces and carried out other water and soil conservation activities. As well, in mid-April, a new gymnasium, established by local and overseas branches of the National Association of Eritrean War-disabled Veterans, was opened in Mendefera. On 28 April, the Ministry of Health, alongside local and international partners, launched its five-year strategic plan. Running from 2022-2026, the strategic plan includes several core components.

Meanwhile, in the sub-zones of Goluj and Areza, cultural and sports week events for students were organized, while at Mai-Nefhi College of Science, 278 students received awards for academic excellence. Similarly, in Segeneiti sub-zone, 16 students were recognized for registering top scores in the eighth-grade national examination. Last, the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students organized a vocational workshop for 101 youth in Mai-Aini sub-zone.

Eritrean communities abroad remained active. In Sweden, South Sudan, and Uganda, Eritrean nationals held meetings and seminars focusing on different issues. Also, in Europe, YPFDJ branches came together in Rome for the organization’s 16th annual conference.

One of the highlights of the month was Nazareth Woldu winning the 12th edition of the Daegu Marathon in South Korea. Finishing the race in 2:21:55, the Olympian set a new personal, national, and course record.

May

May is a month of celebration and it began, as always, with events marking International Worker’s Day. The official commemoration took place at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers, with the late Tekeste Baire commending workers nationwide for their multifaceted contributions. On the following day, Eid Al Fetir Al Mubarek was celebrated across the country. Special prayer services, attended by religious leaders and government officials, among others, took place at Bahti Meskerem Square, while Sheik Salem Ibrahim Almukhtar, Mufti of Eritrea and Chairman of Higher Assembly of Eritrean Iftae and Islamic Affairs, extended warm wishes to all. Weeks later, the nation came together to celebrate Eritrea’s independence. At the main ceremony in Asmara Stadium, President Isaias congratulated all Eritreans, while Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports, expressed appreciation to those that contributed to making the festivities so enjoyable. Similarly, Eritreans around the world marked the occasion with colorful, enthusiastic celebrations. Messages of congratulations also poured in from leaders and organizations around the world.

Shifting to development, eye surgeries were conducted on 250 patients in six sub-zones of the Southern region, a community greening campaign was conducted in the Central Region, and residents of Bakla administrative area, Nakfa sub-zone conducted water and soil conservation activities. As well, Keih Bahri Secondary School, located in Central region, handed out awards to 146 students that registered top scores on the annual National School Leaving Exam, while Dembe Sembel Junior and High School added three classrooms at a cost of 2.4 million Nakfa.

Regarding diplomacy, Eritrea’s Ambassador to Sudan, Isa Ahmed Isa met with General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, Chairman of the Sovereign Council of Sudan, and Vice-Chairman, General Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, in Khartoum. During the meeting, various topics were discussed and Ambassador Isa delivered a message from President Isaias focused on strengthening bilateral ties and Eritrea’s support to Sudan. As well, Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and Presidential Adviser Yemane Gebreab met South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir Mayardit, in Juba and delivered a message from President Isaias. The meeting touched upon topics of mutual interest, and President Isaias’ message underscored Eritrea’s support for the independence and sovereignty of South Sudan. The Eritrean delegation also visited Chad and met with General Mahamet Idris Deby, President of the Military Council. The delegation delivered a message from President Isaias and stressed Eritrea’s readiness to establish cooperation. Within international forums, Eritrean experts from the Ministry of Agriculture participated at a COP15 meeting in Abidjan, and Ambassador Sophia Tesfamariam, Permanent Representative at the United Nations, delivered a statement at the International Migration Review Forum.

In May, Presidential Advisor and the Head of Political Affairs of the PFDJ, Yemane Gebreab, gave a briefing to nationals in Juba, South Sudan. The discussion touched on numerous areas, including domestic issues and regional developments. As well, YPFDJ branches in Germany conducted a conference in Frankfurt, with the General Consul of Eritrea in Frankfurt, Kibreab Tekeste, meeting with participants.

Some of the biggest cheers of the month were for the trailblazing cyclist, Biniam Ghirmay. Following his historical exploits in March, where he won the Ghent-Wevelgem, becoming the first African to win a Belgium cobblestone classic, he won Stage 10 of the Giro d’Italia and became the first black African rider to win a Grand Tour stage. Unfortunately, he was forced to withdraw from the competition with an eye injury.

June

While May celebrates independence, June is about remembering those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to achieve and protect it. Martyrs Day was commemorated by Eritreans nationwide and around the world. At a special ceremony, President Isaias placed a wreath at the Martyrs Cemetery in Asmara, while a nationwide minute of silence was observed. In connection with the occasion, prayer services were conducted at Saint Michael Church and Al-Khulafae Al-Rashideen Grand Mosque in Asmara.

For development, in Nakfa sub-zone, residents conducted water and soil conservation activities, and in all regions of the country, students, offices, and communities planted trees and carried out various environmental or sanitation efforts in connection with Martyrs Day. As part of the nation’s observation of World Environment Day, the Ministry of Land, Water, and Environment organized a discussion forum at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers Hall, and communities nationwide carried out a range of environment and sanitation activities under the theme, “Only One World”.

Alongside the above, outstanding students at Harnet High School received awards of recognition, Mai Habar Technical School held its graduation ceremony, nearly 1,000 students graduated from Sawa Vocational Training Center, Barentu School of Assistant Nurses conferred certificates to 121 students, and 34 doctors completed special training programs organized by the Ministry of Health and UNICEF.

Additionally, a team of Eritrean researchers and experts participated at the 11th World Potato Congress in Ireland, and a delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture attended the 32nd Session of the Commission for Controlling Desert Locusts and its 36th Executive Committee Meeting in Saudi Arabia.

In terms of diplomacy, Isa Ahmed Isa, Eritrea’s Ambassador to the Sudan, met with General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, Chairman of the Sovereign Council.

The two discussed issues of mutual interest and Ambassador Isa reaffirmed Eritrea’s support for peace in Sudan. Meanwhile, in Asmara, President Isaias received the credentials of ambassadors from various countries, including Russia, Turkey, South Sudan, Oman, Thailand, Mauritania, Nigeria, the Philippines, Namibia, and Japan.

On the athletics scene, the highlight was the Eritrean Road Cycling Championships. In the junior male category, Aklilu Arefaine won the individual time trial, with Arsema Woldemichael taking first place in the junior female category. In the female elite and under-23 category, Danait Fitsum came in first, while Biniam Ghirmay won the equivalent male category. Finally, in the elite men’s road race, Merhawi Kudus won first place, with Monaliza Araya winning the elite women’s race.

Source: Ministry of Information Eritrea

Posted on

Long-Distance Trade Involving the Red Sea coast of Eritrea during the 1st Millennium BCE – 1st Millennium CE

One of the key aspects of the antiquity of Eritrea concerns the long-distance maritime trade, which prospered particularly during the 1st millennium BCE to the 1st millennium CE. The political and cultural features of the interaction among the people along the coast of Eritrea and their maritime trade partners of the wider Red-Sea coast, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean region have been widely discussed. The connection of the Red Sea coast of Eritrea to the wider circuit along the Red Sea World and the Indian Ocean has been discerned from the presence of trading goods in several archaeological sites along the aforementioned geographical scope.

The existing knowledge among archaeologists who are involved in the Red Sea archaeology has been principally centered on the archaeological data from sites such as Berenike and Myos Hormos in Egypt, the Red Sea coast of Eritrea, and the Eastern Mediterranean as well as archaeological sites in present-day Yemen. Linking the available archaeological evidence from the Red Sea coast of Eritrea to the wider circuits of the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean region helps us appreciate the beginning and decline of long-distance maritime trade from the 1st millennium BCE to the 1st millennium CE.

Patterns in the production, distribution, and exchange of trading materials often help archaeologists to reconstruct wider circuits of long-distance trade among peoples of different civilizations in antiquity. The origin and distribution of materials, thus, becomes a reference to tackle these key aspects of the antiquity of the northern Horn of Africa.

Today’s edition of the column “Cultural Heritage” explores the accounts of long-distance maritime trade involving the Red Sea coast of Eritrea during the 1st millennium BCE to the 1st millennium CE. The nature of the exchange patterns is highlighted in the production and distribution of ceramics, precious stones, metal artifacts, and glass objects. As far as the antiquity of the northern Horn of Africa is concerned, the first evidence of the involvement of the Red Sea coast of Eritrea is seen in its importance as part of the exchange circuit with ancient Egypt, Nubia, and Southern Arabia.

Ancient Egyptian sources point to a lengthy period of trade exchange with the Land of Punt as early as the mid-3rd to mid-2nd millennium BCE. Recent evidence from molecular biology and isotopic analysis of preserved skeletal remains of baboons presumed to have been exported to ancient Egypt from the Land of Punt strongly point to the location of Punt on the African side of the Red Sea coast, which includes much of present-day Eritrea. Furthermore, the progressive inclusion of the Eritrean Red Sea coast into a wider area of commercial expansion in the Southern Red Sea stimulated the rise of complex societies in Eritrea in the early 1st millennium BCE. In the late 1st millennium BCE these complex societies along the Red Sea coast of Eritrea were included in the Roman circuit of the Red Sea world. The commercial relations further expanded into the early to mid-1st millennium CE, allowing the civilizations along the coast to become important commercial partners of the Roman and Byzantine empires respectively. Amphora assemblages represent major evidence of the long-distance trade between the Eritrean Red Sea coast and the Roman and Byzantine empires in the 1st millennium BCE and 1st millennium CE.

Amphora assemblages refer to the large two-handled pottery containers of the Greek and Roman epochs, which were used for storing and transporting liquids such as wine and olive oil as well as foodstuffs such as fish sauce and date products. Amphora assemblages were produced across much of the Roman Empire from the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) to France and from the Italian peninsula to the Roman Province of North Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean. Various archaeologists give amphora assemblages different classifications to represent their production centers across the Roman world and their chronologies.

The archaeological record from the ancient port city of Adulis in Eritrea shows evidence of an Early Roman wine amphora (dating to the late 1st millennium BCE to early 1st millennium CE) as well as the so-called Ayla amphora from the Byzantine period (particularly from the 4th to 7th centuries CE). These varieties of amphora assemblages have expanded our knowledge of the probable origin and distribution patterns of amphora across the Red Sea world and the Indian Ocean. The Early Roman wine amphora found at the ancient port city of Adulis belongs mainly to the Dressel 2-4 forms believed to have been imported from the Italian peninsula and the Roman province of Egypt (principally the ancient ports of Myos Hormos and Berenike). These amphora assemblages have been found at Adulis with other forms of ceramic assemblages from North Africa, including the African sigillata forms, allowing us to understand the connections with the wider Red Sea world. It should also be noted that pottery from Adulis and the interior of the northern Horn of Africa have been found at the ancient Egyptian ports of Myos Hormos and Berenike. The Dressel 2-4 amphora were particularly destined for the Red Sea coast of East Africa, Southern Arabia, and the Indian sub-continent to transport wine, and they have been found in these regions in large assemblages.

Similarly, the Ayla amphora, which represents production from the 4th – 7th centuries CE, has been widely documented in the archaeological record of the Eritrean Red Sea coast. The Ayla amphorae are presumed to have been produced at the ancient port of Ayla (Aqaba) in present-day Jordan. These amphorae assemblages, presumed to have Eastern Mediterranean origin, were also found in Myos Hormos and Berenike in Egypt; Adulis, Assarca, and Matara in Eritrea; Axum in Ethiopia as well as Zafar in Yemen. The Ayla amphorae provide a glimpse of the long-distance trade across the wider circuit of the Red Sea, Eastern Mediterranean, and the Indian Ocean during the Byzantine periods. The ancient shipwreck at Assarca in the Dahlak Islands revealed large assemblages of a variety of the Ayla amphorae and provided the sea-faring trade involving the Red Sea coast and the Mediterranean world. It should also be mentioned that apart from the apparent connections with the Roman and Byzantine worlds, the Red Sea Coast of Eritrea had trading contacts with the Persian Gulf and the Indian sub-continent, as understood from pottery uncovered along the coast.

On similar accounts, the long-distance trade involving the coast of Eritrea and the wider

The Mediterranean has been suggested from the remains of precious stones found at the ancient port city of Adulis. Decorated marble and travertine fragments uncovered from the port city presumably have been linked to the sources in the Agean and Egypt, which indicate Byzantine connections. This rudimentary analysis, it should be said, however, needs to be supported by geological, mineralogical, and chemical studies to understand the full extent of the distribution patterns involving these materials. Furthermore, metal artifacts and glass objects found along the coast need similar approaches to unveil the scale of long-distance trade connecting the Eritrean coast to the wider Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean worlds in the 1st millennium BCE to the 1st millennium CE.

Source: Ministry of Information Eritrea

Posted on

Invest in Dominica for a life in paradise

Roseau, Dec. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The festive season is often a time to reflect on the year that has passed and on plans and goals for the year to come. With gift-giving around the world, the festive season is also a time to think about what one really wants from life.

With the explosion of remote work options around the world, our experience wish lists are no longer restricted by location. And even if your professional and private life requires you to be in a certain location from time to time, the world has opened in ways which may just top your stockings’ list.

Dream island location

The Caribbean is known for its idyllic beaches and island lifestyle. Let alone its dynamic culture and history, it’s offered a hideaway for investors the world over.

Located halfway along the Eastern Caribbean archipelago is the Commonwealth of Dominica, an island-state stretching 751 km² (290 square miles) and boasting 148 km (91 miles) of coastal line. It is not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, also in the Caribbean.

Also known as the “Nature Island of the Caribbean”, its forest landscape is still being formed by geothermal-volcanic activity and boasts the second-largest hot spring in the world, Boiling Lake. The island boasts nine volcanic peaks.  Morne Diablotins is the highest mountain on the island and the second highest in the Lesser Antilles. One can even view the neighboring islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique from its top.

The country’s climate agenda also makes good use of these natural resources. As part of its aims to become the first climate-resilient country in the world by 2030, as announced by President Roosevelt Skerrit following the devastation ravaged on the island nation by Hurricane Maria in 2017, the nation is actively investing in sustainable development projects. In March 2019, the World Bank approved a US$27 million project to support the construction of a 7MW small geothermal power plant in the Rosseau Valley, which aims to increase the share of renewables, diversify the country’s energy matrix, and identify a clear road map for private sector investment in geothermal development. Development projects outside of the development and enhancement of renewable energy capabilities include sustainable housing, healthcare and educational facilities. The country already obtains 28% of its energy requirements from renewable energy sources such as hydropower and wind.

Cities and spoken languages

English is the official language of Dominica, with French and Spanish spoken in some parts. The capital city is Roseau, which is the most popular place for nomads and expats to settle in Dominica, while others choose to live in Portsmouth, Dominicas’ second-largest city.

Visa and work options

Dominica welcomes digital nomads from across the world. More recently, the government has launched its “Work in Nature” (WIN) campaign. This programme offers digital nomads an extended stay visa for individuals and families to work remotely in Dominica for up to 18 months.

Many affluent investors enjoy life on Dominica so much, that they opt to invest in the country’s Citizenship by Investment (CIB) programme, through which investors gain citizenship, freedom of movement and of doing business in and from the island nation. Citizenship is for life, with the right to hold dual citizenship, so investors don’t need to give up their current citizenship at all. Once citizenship is obtained, it can also be passed to future generations.

Launched in 1993, Dominica’s CBI programme has been ranked as the number one CBI initiative for five consecutive years by the CBI Index. This is a ranking system published by the Financial Times’s Professional Wealth Management (PWM) magazine. The Financial Times’ PWM publication particularly highlighted the programme’s stringent due diligence, efficient times and affordability. After applicants pass the due diligence checks, citizenship hopefuls then choose to either invest in real estate or contribute to a government fund. The latter is known as the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF), and it sponsors public and private sectors in Dominica that need financial support or have economic potential, such as the Geothermal Risk Mitigation Project.

Is this for me?

The Dominica CBI Programme is a good value for money for both individual applicants and families looking to apply for second citizenship. It is particularly a good fit for single professionals who want to broaden their horizons, families that would eventually like to add dependants such as grandparents or siblings, individuals looking to study abroad and digital nomads who want greater global mobility.

Dominica requires no wealth tax, gift tax, inheritance tax, capital gains tax, foreign income tax or personal income tax. There are also corporate tax incentives, import duty exemptions, tax relief and export allowances.

The programme has no residency requirements for applicants, so there is no need to be present on the island for any duration of time.

As the processing time for a CBI application takes about three months from submission of the application to approval in principle, this is something you’ll be able to bag before next Christmas. 

PR Dominica
Commonwealth of Dominica
001 (767) 266 3919
mildred.thabane@csglobalpartners.com

GlobeNewswire Distribution ID 8720614

Posted on

St Kitts and Nevis introduces raft of changes to its Citizenship by Investment Programme, benefits both locals and an intelligent investor

London, Dec. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The much-anticipated changes to St Kitts and Nevis’ Citizenship by Investment Programme have been announced today by the country’s recently appointed Citizenship by Investment Unit Head, Michael Martin. Setting a bold and new tone for the industry as a whole, St Kitts and Nevis is once again leading the way for the investment immigration industry – adding a new layer of integrity to truly accelerate the country’s economic diversification, empower and prosper local citizens while creating an enriching base for intelligent investors.

“Today, our progressive government brings to fruition these much-awaited and very important changes to our much-loved Citizenship by Investment Programme. Today marks a new era for the investment immigration industry as we boldly declare that a clear strategy will drive our Citizenship by Investment Programme with the sole purpose of benefiting our people and investors who want to see our nation flourish.”

“Today these changes show the international community that we place honesty and integrity above all else as we look to deliver a product that will bring us a positive reputation and send a clear message that we are open for business,” said Michael Martin.

Watch the full video announcement here.

The changes have been gazetted on 23 December 2022 and will take effect on 1 January 2023.

Since his election in August, the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew, has hinted at upcoming changes to the country’s Citizenship by Investment programme – reiterating multiple times that the revamped programme needs to be mutually beneficial to both Kittians and Nevisians and international investors.

The Prime Minister said at a recent event “While we navigate the complexities of managing a small island developing state in this unpredictable and highly globalized world, we have made it a priority to craft a solution to ensure that the evolution of our citizenship programme will be a sustainable model filled with integrity, transparency and accountability.”

The Programme will be underpinned by three fundamental principles that have guided the administration’s decision making with respect to the evolved version of the twin-island’s Citizenship by Investment Programme – sustainability, good governance and pragmatism.

“We have crafted a sustainable model that will continue to be the envy of the international community by injecting high levels of integrity that will come through administrative improvements. We have also structured our programme to allow for greater transparency and accountability, which make the hallmarks of a good governance framework that solidifies the foundation of any successful endeavour. Lastly, we have tailored our investment options to align with market realities while preserving the platinum brand our proud nation has developed and nurtured for four decades, operating the oldest Citizenship by Investment Programme in the world,” added the Prime Minister.

To achieve this, the most notable change to the programme will be the introduction of a Board of Governors and a Technical Committee.

Effective next year, a professional Citizenship by Investment Board of Governors will be responsible for high level supervisory matters such as providing general oversight of the operations the CBI Unit, developing and implementing policies and procedures for the CBI Unit, ensuring that application processing is completed as swiftly as possible within the time frames advertised without comprising the integrity of the programme and, continuously monitoring the global investor immigration industry to ensure that the country’s Citizenship by Investment regulations align with and adjust to, international market forces.

To further the Programme’s good governance agenda, a Citizenship by Investment Technical Committee will be charged with ensuring that all due diligence background checks are comprehensive and that all citizenship by investment applications are reviewed thoroughly. This committee will also be tasked with making recommendations to the Prime Minister in his capacity as Minister of National Security, Immigration and Citizenship.

The Technical Committee will be comprised of a chairperson, this role will be filled by the recently appointed Head of the CBI Unit, Michael Martin; a senior officer and a secretary – who will be a civil servant assigned by the Prime Minister.

 

Applicants can gain second citizenship in 60 days, but only for a limited time

St Kitts and Nevis is offering applicants a chance to gain second citizenship in as little as 60 days through its Sustainable Growth Fund – the revenue from the fund is aimed to facilitate economic development and social upliftment in the country. The Sustainable Growth Fund will be used to provide financial support to educational institutions, medical facilities, as well as provide additional funding for the construction of infrastructure, the development of local tourism, the preservation of local culture and heritage and support of sustainable growth initiatives in the twin-island nation.

The Sustainable Growth Fund remains the quickest and easiest route to second citizenship in St Kitts and Nevis and from 1 January to 30 June 2023, for a Limited Time Offer, a main applicant, following stringent background checks, can make a minimum investment of US$125,000 to the Fund and receive approval in principle within 60 days of submission of application.

Under the Limited Time Offer, investment options are as follows:

  • Single applicant – US$ 125,000
  • Main applicant and a spouse – US$150,000
  • Main applicant, spouse and two dependants – US$170,000
  • Each additional dependant under 18 – US$10,000
  • Each additional dependant over 18 – US$25,000

From 1 July 2023 onwards, applicants investing through the Sustainable Growth Fund will be charged as follows and can expect approval in principle within 90 days of submission of application.

  • Main applicant – US$150,000
  • Main applicant and a spouse – US$175,000
  • Main applicant, spouse and two dependants – US$195,000
  • Each additional dependant under 18 – US$10,000
  • Each additional dependant over 18 – US$25,000

These changes are part of the government’s tireless efforts to create conditions necessary for sustainable economic growth and diverse business opportunities.

“This is an exciting time because these policies will continue our progressive course in the global investor immigration industry and cement St Kitts and Nevis’ place as a leader in the Citizenship by Investment space. As we move toward a brand-new diversified economy, we remain committed to investing in tangible projects to uplift the country to achieve our goal of establishing a sustainable island state,” continued the Prime Minister.

It is important to note that these additional layers are not meant to hinder the application process but rather ensure multiple aspects including keeping processing to agreed timelines, all approved applicants are of the highest repute and most importantly, that projects meet the requirement of benefitting the local economy.

Another change is that the sustainable model of the Citizenship by Investment programme will now involve the implementation of an improved multi-faceted approved real estate application process, the removal of loopholes and the strict enforcement of escrow and project milestone requirements.

The evolved St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme will invite bold and creative investors to facilitate the development of innovative industries in St Kitts and Nevis including construction of real estate developments pursuant to the new administration’s priority infrastructure list. “All projects must bring substantial benefit to the people of St Kitts and Nevis,” noted the Prime Minister.

The government will approve real estate projects to be developed and of these, a designated number of real estate units will be available to be sold to qualifying investors. Real estate projects will be constructed and completed according to a pre-defined schedule and a designated escrow drawdown process will also be implemented.

Only approved real estate developments will be eligible for the Citizenship by Investment option and most importantly, current “Approved Projects” will lose this designation once the new Citizenship by Investment regulations have been gazetted and approved, meaning stakeholders of these projects will need to apply afresh to become an “Approved Development”.

Minimum investment for approved real estate will remain at US$200,000 but there will be an introduction of penalties for the circumvention of minimum investment sums including:

  • Fines of up to US$200,000 on summary conviction
  • Revocation/suspension of Approved Development status
  • Removal of Authorised Agent licence
  • Blacklisting on the Citizenship by Investment website as a person or entity not authorised to submit a Citizenship b Investment application

A new Public Good Investment Option (PGIO) will replace the Alternative Investment Option (AIO) and will focus on effecting real transformation for the country by investing into areas that will benefit the citizens of St Kitts and Nevis – these projects must maximise local employment, transfer technological skills and increase capacity building. Investors of the PGIO must assume all financial risks associated with the projects and, if the investment results in the development of real estate on State land, investors must agree to transfer all real estate to the State on substantial completion. Investors looking to contribute to the PGIO will be required to apply to the Board of Governors to be designated as a Public Good Investor. To qualify under the PGIO, an applicant must contribute US$175,000, excluding relevant due diligence, processing and Government fees.

Investors can also apply for citizenship through the purchase of a qualified private home, for a minimum investment of US$400 000.00 for each main applicant. Unlike the preapproved real estate option, investing through a private home means a single-family home is sold as one unit and cannot be converted into apartments, condominiums or divided otherwise. The use of shares is also prohibited.

A private home that has been purchased through the Citizenship by Investment Programme cannot be sold for a period of five years after the granting of the citizenship and the property may never be eligible for use in a subsequent Citizenship by Investment application.

Having established the citizenship by investment industry 40 years ago, the progressive government of St Kitts and Nevis believes that these changes to its programme will once again set a much-needed positive tone and direction in the investor immigration industry.

St Kitts and Nevis has created a name for itself as a financial nexus with an attractive citizenship programme underpinned by a sound legal framework and robust multi-layered due diligence.

For nearly 40 years, St Kitts and Nevis has been the pioneer of the global investor immigration industry.

Watch the full video announcement here.

PR St Kitts and Nevis
Government of St. Kitts and Nevis
mildred.thabane@csglobalpartners.com

GlobeNewswire Distribution ID 8720436

Posted on

Huawei Datacom Named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei announced that it was named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure, the only non-North American vendor positioned in the Leaders Quadrant. Huawei takes it as a milestone and believes it is yet another testament to the global recognition of Huawei’s full lineup of network offerings. Huawei’s wide range of solutions include the CloudCampus 3.0 Solution, CloudEngine series switches, AirEngine Wi-Fi Access Points (APs), and iMaster NCE automatic and intelligent network management platform.

Huawei Datacom named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure

As an excellent supplier in the global enterprise wired and wireless LAN infrastructure market, Huawei has a host of strengths, including the comprehensive product portfolio, Artificial Intelligence (AI)- and Machine Learning (ML)-enabled network management platform, wireless-first support, and industry-leading “Ability to Execute” and “Completeness of Vision”.

Huawei has a holistic set of enterprise wired and wireless LAN infrastructure offerings. Featured products and solutions include the end-to-end CloudCampus Solution across LANs, WLANs, and WANs, feature-rich CloudEngine series switches, award-winning AirEngine Wi-Fi APs, and field-proven iMaster NCE automatic and intelligent network management platform. To date, these products and solutions have served millions of customers worldwide across industries, gaining high praise in the process.

Huawei remains committed to the global enterprise market, and constantly innovates to set the benchmark for enterprise networks in terms of simplified network architecture, best-in-class hardware design, agile software delivery, and flexible business models.

More specifically, Huawei simplifies the campus network architecture from three layers to two with its solution consisting of the central switch and Remote Units (RUs). Keeping hardware innovation in mind, Huawei has unveiled innovative third-generation Wi-Fi 6 smart antennas and a range of brand-new CloudEngine switches and AirEngine APs. With regard to software innovation, Huawei stands out with the powerful iMaster NCE automatic and intelligent network management platform that underpins the industry’s first L3 autonomous driving network for campuses. When it comes to innovative business models, Huawei differentiates itself from other vendors by launching a leasable and salable cloud management platform model, as well as flexible deployment options, including on-premises, Huawei public cloud, and MSP-owned cloud.

To date, Huawei’s campus network offerings have been widely used by customers in over 170 countries and regions across sectors such as public service, education, healthcare, manufacturing, finance, and energy, helping them build a solid digital bedrock for their digital transformation journey.

To learn more about Huawei’s CloudCampus Solution, please visit: https://e.huawei.com/en/solutions/business-needs/enterprise-network/campus-network

Gartner Disclaimer

Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of the Gartner research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Gartner and Magic Quadrant are registered trademarks and service marks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved.

Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1974567/image_986294_22338677.jpg