Sentences with phrase «island state investment»

Two years ago, the Rhode Island State Investment Commission «shuttled $ 50 million to Third Point in a broader push to meet the commission's target of a 7.5 % return on investment.»

Recently, the Rhode Island State Investment divested pension funds from Third Point LLC, a hedge fund owned by StudentsFirstNY board member Daniel Loeb.

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In the Russian Far East, Huawei outcompeted Nokia in a 2017 open tender bidding process to lay an internet cable to the Kurile Islands by agreeing to complete the project at a cost that was 9 percent below Rostelecom's stated maximum contract price.122 Though there have been no specific complaints surrounding the Kurile Islands tender, China's investments in Russia at times do not adhere to market principles — an issue of concern for the West given long - standing U.S. and European criticism of unfair Chinese trade and investment practices.

Overseeing Regulatory Bodies: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and National Futures Association (NFA) in the United States, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) in Japan, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in Singapore, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in Australia, and the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority in Cayman Islands.

Starting in the 1970s, in an attempt to spur investment on the island, the United States Congress incentivized US companies to set up shop in Puerto Rico by giving them huge tax breaks, Vox has explained.

At 12:30 p.m., Hochul highlight the state's investment to create jobs in the film industry, Silvercup Studios East, 34 - 02 Starr Ave., Long Island City, Queens.

Governor Cuomo announces a $ 72 million state investment to support three transformative, economic development projects that will create new jobs across Long Island.

«What I believe here is that this gives the backing to the MTA and the Long Island Rail Road to stop payments, and as I've been reading in the news and hearing on the news is Amtrak, after the governor and our national representatives... have gotten together calling on Trump for federal funding, which I fully support, Amtrak came out and said that they have the money to do this fix,» said state Sen. Elaine Phillips, the bill's sponsor who also chairs the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a $ 72 million state investment to support three transformative, economic development projects that will create new jobs across Long Island.

Investments in the NRC will generate regional economic growth on Long Island, create new jobs, and further the state's burgeoning biotechnology industries.

The state - run ESD originally planned to fund its Kingsbridge commitment with money from the Transformative Investment Fund, a $ 400 million budgetary pool created by former State Sen. Dean Skelos last year to support projects, which senators would help pick, that «create or retain jobs» in New York City and on Long Isstate - run ESD originally planned to fund its Kingsbridge commitment with money from the Transformative Investment Fund, a $ 400 million budgetary pool created by former State Sen. Dean Skelos last year to support projects, which senators would help pick, that «create or retain jobs» in New York City and on Long IsState Sen. Dean Skelos last year to support projects, which senators would help pick, that «create or retain jobs» in New York City and on Long Island.

Last week the Long Island Progressive Coalition demonstrated outside the law firm that employs State Sen. Kemp Hannon, saying he was benefiting from investments in companies he regulates as a lawmaker.

The state originally intended to pay for the project with money from the Transformative Investment Fund, a $ 400 million budgetary pool created by former State Sen. Dean Skelos for projects that «create or retain jobs» in New York City and on Long Isstate originally intended to pay for the project with money from the Transformative Investment Fund, a $ 400 million budgetary pool created by former State Sen. Dean Skelos for projects that «create or retain jobs» in New York City and on Long IsState Sen. Dean Skelos for projects that «create or retain jobs» in New York City and on Long Island.

The Democrat visited schools in Buffalo, the Hudson River Valley and Long Island on Thursday to tout the funding increase, which he says is an investment in the future of thousands of children around the state.

At 1:45 p.m., Hochul visits D'Addario & Company to feature state's economic development investment in Long Island manufacturing jobs, D'Addario & Company, 595 Smith St., Farmingdale.

Sen. Kemp Hannon, a Long Island Republican and head of the powerful Senate Health Committee, has up to $ 130,000 in investments in pharmaceutical and other health - related companies, state records show.

He also pledged, among other borough - centric proposals, $ 108 million in state funding for the stalled redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx; $ 50 million for the Montefiore Health System; $ 10 million for the redevelopment of the Orchard Beach pavilion, permanently reduced Verrazano Bridge tolls for Staten Island residents; and investments in healthcare, nutrition and healthy food programs in Brooklyn.

Howard Zemsky, president of Empire State Development, said legislators have «quite a bit» of say in directing spending from the Transformative Investment Fund, which was created in last year's state budget to boost projects in New York City and Long IsState Development, said legislators have «quite a bit» of say in directing spending from the Transformative Investment Fund, which was created in last year's state budget to boost projects in New York City and Long Isstate budget to boost projects in New York City and Long Island.

Jason Conwall, a spokesman for Empire State Development, pointed to the budget language that created the TIF, which specifies that grants by no less than $ 5 million and used for projects in New York City and Long Island that «catalyze private investment, grow commercial and residential tax bases and enahcne the environment and quality of life.»

Founded in 2012 by a group of Chinese investors in the British Virgin Islands, CheerLand has real estate holdings and biotech and health care investments in the United States and China.

The government of the independent island state of Papua New Guinea is currently negotiating with the mining company in terms of investments and profits.

In addition to garnering the support of Nellie Mae for its All In: Providence Education Summit, the team has leveraged funding for summer learning from the City Council and is collaborating with the State of Rhode Island to request a significant investment from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative for personalized learning.

Prioritizes challenging learning opportunities like the Advanced Course Network, investment in dual and concurrent enrollment, creation of a statewide Seal of Biliteracy, expansion of work - based learning opportunities, and an initiative to put computer science courses in every school in the state — by 2025, Rhode Island intends to have 100 percent of graduates earn added credentials

«ST. JAMES, N.Y., June 30, 2010 — Gyrodyne Company of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: GYRO), a Long Island - based real estate investment trust, announced today that the Court of Claims of the State of New York issued an opinion requiring the State to pay to Gyrodyne an additional $ 98,685,000 for land appropriated in 2005.

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While not all of the needed investment will have adaptation benefits, any adaptation projects that also reduce emissions are especially attractive, and these seven projects show that, from urban centers to rural states in North America, and from tropical agriculture to tiny island nations, finding synergies between mitigation and adaptation isn't just possible, it is already happening.

Leading states like Massachusetts and Rhode Island have achieved the highest electric savings rates in the country — approaching 3 % annually — demonstrating the potential that exists for cost - effective efficiency investments.

The combination of Net Metering, the FTC, some first class state based incentives and having one of the highest utility power costs in the nation makes solar a great investment for your home in Rhode Island.

[s] ince the British Virgin Islands, where [the companies Lovett Overseas SA and Grebell Investments SA] are registered, are included in the list of OCTs in Annex II to the FEU Treaty, it is necessary to consider whether Article 63 TFEU applies to movements of capital between Member States and OCTs.

There are three British bankers — the so - called Natwest Three — extradited to the United States for allegedly taking part in a scheme involving former Enron executive Andrew Fastow to acquire ownership of a Cayman Islands investment company at far below worth.

Rochester private equity and investment funds partner Jeremy Wolk and Long Island partner Chris Gegwich co-authored this article about employee protections in states that currently allow marijuana for medical purposes or recreational use.

«There is an existing infrastructure in place for home visiting programs serving Rhode Island families with young children through state and federal investments.