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Guyana is set to host the Fourth Regional Meeting of the Latin American and Caribbean Region of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) from 3-5 August 2022 in Georgetown.

The International Solar Alliance is a member-driven, collaborative platform aimed at increasing the deployment of solar energy technologies as a means of enhancing energy access, ensuring energy security, and driving energy transition in its member countries. The ISA seeks to develop and deploy cost-effective and transformational energy solutions powered by the sun to help member countries develop low-carbon growth trajectories, with particular focus on delivering impact in countries categorized as Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and the Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

The Regional Committee Meeting is the forum at which ISA Member States review and align their strategic priorities and regional initiatives in the area of solar power generation with the goals of the ISA. The Regional Committee meeting is an important element in the ISA governance framework and provides scope for dynamic engagement among Member States and with the ISA Secretariat.

Participation is envisaged from the thirty-three ISA Member States from the Latin American and Caribbean region as well officials from the ISA Secretariat, including its Director General, Dr. Ajay Mathur. Latin American and Caribbean Ministers with responsibility for energy are expected to lead their countries’ delegations to the meeting.

A four-person team from the ISA Secretariat traveled to Guyana for a preparatory mission over the period 5-7 July 2022 and plans have now been formalized for the Regional Meeting. The International Solar Alliance was jointly conceptualized by India and France in light of the need to upscale renewable sources of energy in response to climate change. The Alliance aims to deploy solar energy solutions, thereby contributing to the reduction of global carbon emissions. The Alliance currently has 101 signatory countries and 80 full members, including Guyana. Guyana is currently serving in the capacity of Vice President of ISA Latin America and Caribbean Region for 2022.

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El dólar superó este miércoles el valor del euro por primera vez en 20 años, un día después de que ambas divisas alcanzaran una paridad.

El euro cayó hasta un 0,4 % esta mañana y se cotizó a 0,99 dólares, recoge Bloomberg.

Esta situación se da en un contexto de crecientes temores de una recesión que se intensifican por preocupaciones de la seguridad energética de la Unión Europea, así como la actual situación inflacionaria que atraviesa el continente.

Analistas consultados por el medio sostienen que puede que la baja del euro no se detenga en estos momentos y se profundice.

En tanto, en junio la inflación de EE.UU. se aceleró más de lo previsto e impulsó especulaciones en el mercado sobre un mayor aumento de las tasas de interés por parte de la Reserva Federal.

Ebrahim Rahbari, jefe de análisis de divisas de Citi, sostuvo que el contexto global “sigue siendo muy favorable para el dólar”.

Noticia original de RT en Español.

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Twitter impuso este martes una demanda contra Elon Musk para obligarlo a cumplir su oferta de adquisición de la empresa, luego de que el pasado viernes cancelara dicho acuerdo.

En la querella, enviada a un juez del estado de Delaware (EE.UU.), los abogados del servicio de microblogueo acusan al magnate de quebrantar su compromiso de pagar 54,20 dólares por cada acción de la compañía.

“Al parecer, Musk cree que ,a diferencia de cualquier otra parte sujeta a la ley de contratos de Delaware, es libre de cambiar de opinión, destrozar la empresa, interrumpir sus operaciones, destruir el valor de los accionistas y marcharse”, se lee en el documento.

Twitter responsabiliza a Musk de una “larga lista” de violaciones de lo pactado que han “empañado” su negocio y provocado, entre otros problemas, que el precio de sus acciones se desplome. Por estos y otros motivos, la plataforma digital solicita concretamente al Tribunal de Delaware que ordene al empresario apegarse a su compromiso inicial de compra valorado en 44.000 millones de dólares.

“La conducta de Musk simplemente confirma que quiere escapar del contrato vinculante que firmó libremente y dañar a Twitter en el proceso”, subraya el demandante.

Musk justificó el rompimiento de su acuerdo en un “incumplimiento sustancial de múltiples disposiciones” por parte de Twitter, que no había podido o se había negado a responder las solicitudes de información sobre la cantidad de cuentas falsas o de ‘spam’ registrada en la plataforma. Asimismo, indicó que el despido de importantes empleados de alto nivel equivalía a la ruptura de su compromiso de “mantener sustancialmente intactos los componentes materiales de la actual organización de negocio”.

De acuerdo con Bloomberg, el acuerdo entre ambas partes incluye una cláusula que obliga a quien incumpla lo pactado a pagar una tarifa de rescisión de 1.000 millones de dólares en determinadas circunstancias. Al respecto, los expertos legales han debatido si el conflicto sobre las cuentas falsas o el ‘spam’ es suficiente para permitir que Musk abandone el trato. Por otro lado, el acuerdo también incorpora una disposición que permite a Twitter obligar a Musk a consumarlo, siempre que la empresa demuestre que no violó los términos de compra y que la contraparte no violó el pacto al retirarse.

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The second series of the three-part Crop Over 2022 Central Bank Visual Arts Exhibition will start today, Wednesday 13 at the Queen’s Park Gallery.

Following the first series which ended last week “Questions of Freedom”, the second series “#FutureFRWD” will run until Wednesday, August 3.

The “#FutureFRWD” Exhibit which can be viewed at its opening night event, is intended to encapsulate elements of youth through means of digital, interactive and new media. The night will feature performances and activities like live painting, projection art and a ‘sip & paint’ session.

For this exhibit, young artists both in age and experience were encouraged to express themselves and their identity relative to their connection to ‘nu media’.

`Through 2D, 3D, photography and ‘nu media’ artwork, this showcase seeks to ask its participating artists and viewers a series of questions, like “Are all empowered with the capacity to develop their natural gifts and talents?”; “Are we free to express ourselves?”.

The Central Bank of Barbados “Against All Odds” Crop Over Visual Arts Exhibition was inspired by a recognition of the resilience of

Barbadian people which was displayed through the paintings, prints and other workmanship of local artists.

As a complete body of work, “Against All Odds” was conceptualised to highlight how Barbadian strength of character has been fashioned by hardship and adversity, past and present. The themes addressed in the exhibition include plantation slavery, economic disenfranchisement and global factors like threats of war and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The NCF Cultural Officer for Visual Arts, Rodney Ifill served as the producer of the Crop Over Visual Arts Exhibition, assisted by Guest Curator Oneka Small.

After quoting major “acts of emancipation”, from the abolition of slavery to Barbados’ transition to a Republic, it is fitting that the first instalment of the exhibition sought to answer the titular “Questions of Freedom”.

Falling at the beginning of the Season of Emancipation, that exhibition ran from Wednesday, May 25 until Wednesday, July 6.

The final instalment of the exhibition called “Our Land”‘ will be available for viewing from Wednesday, August 10 to Wednesday, August 31. Artists were asked to create pieces that would interrogate how the Barbadian landscape is perceived and measured beyond its aesthetic value, focusing on the manipulation of natural resources and their utilitarian importance.

There are a total of 27 artists featured across the three segments of the exhibition, carefully selected from more than 33 entries.

Some of the artists include the prominent Ras Akyem Ramsay who was a recipient of the 2012 Caribbean Luminary of the Arts Award, the 2010 Lifetime Achievements Award in The Visual Arts and more.

Amidst the more senior artists, however, the works of many emerging artists are also featured including Jamila Greaves, Sian Pamprllonne, Akilah Watts and Shane Eastmond.

As Guest Curator, one of Small’s suggestions was to interview artists and have the information collected used to create artist profiles to be featured in a digital catalogue.

Samples of artwork which constitute one to two pieces per artist will be included in the catalogues, as seen in the first catalogue for “Questions of Freedom”. This will be in an effort to capture what Rodney Ifill describes as the artists’ oeuvre; the progression and trajectory of their bodies of work.

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The Cayman Islands Parliament building, which officially opened on July 31, 1972 as the Legislative Assembly, will be celebrating its 50th anniversary next week.

To mark the event, an exciting programme of entertainment is planned from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, July 21, 2022.

Open to the public on Parliament’s steps and in Fort Street, the July 21 celebration features an abundance of music, song and dance.

Speaker, Hon. McKeeva Bush outlined that the full two-hour programme will have performances and a dozen acts as well as a “live” painting of the event, created by a local artist and fireworks to round off the event.

Additionally, there will also be food and beverages available for participants of the festivities, with local caterers providing fare including conch stew as well as fruit juices and sodas. A cash bar accepting card payment only will also be available to guests wanting to buy alcoholic beverages.

The Speaker also recalled the colourful history associated with the iconic building, which is now a fixture at the heart of Central George Town.

“This is a celebration of a precious segment of the evolving history of our beloved islands, which evokes many fond memories for a large number of people,” Mr. Bush commented.

Prior to the outdoor celebration, Members of Parliament and invited guests will attend a special lecture in the Chamber of the House. The presentation by eminent constitutional attorney, Dr. the Hon. Lloyd Barnett will focus on the “Separation of Powers” of the legislature, executive and judiciary.

Both the celebrations and the lecture will be broadcast live on the Cayman Islands Government YouTube and Facebook channels and on CIGTV channels.

Sidebar: Brief History of the Building

The Cayman Islands Parliament building was officially opened on 31st July 1972 by then-Governor Kenneth Roy Crook.

Dame Hilda Bynoe of Grenada was the distinguished guest at the event and gifted the new Parliament building with a painting on behalf of her island.

An international competition was held in 1970 to choose the architects to design both the Legislative Assembly building and the Court House. The winner was architectural firm Rutkowski Bradford and Partners of Jamaica, who designed both buildings. The firm became Rutkowski Baxter and Houghton on their relocation to Cayman.

The buildings were constructed by McAlpine (Cayman) Ltd., and Arch Construction. The Legislative Assembly was the first “poured-concrete” building in Cayman and it was also McAlpine’s first project in Cayman.

The chosen site of the building was what was once Princess Royal Park, so named for the first British royal to visit Cayman (Mary, Princess Royal), who planted a tree in the park. Two years later His Royal Highness Prince Philip also visited the park.

The building underwent renovations in 2003, adding a Members’ Dining room, as well as refitting the carpeting and furniture in the Chamber.

On 4 December 2020 the Legislative Assembly became an autonomous Parliament and the building was named the House of Parliament.

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