Barbados established formal relations with the Philippines with the signing of a Joint Communique on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations in New York on June 22, 2009. The establishment of relations was proposed by Barbados the year before through the Philippines' embassy in Caracas in Venezuela. Barbados is currently under the jurisdiction of the Philippine embassy in Caracas.
Bilateral relations
Barbados and the Republic of the Philippines formally established diplomatic relations on Monday, June 22, 2009 with the signing of a Joint Communiqué by H.E. Dr. Christopher Hackett, Permanent Representative of Barbados to the United Nations and his Philippine counterpart, H.E. Mr. Hilario G. Davide, Jr.
In the Joint Communiqué, both countries expressed their desire to promote and strengthen ties of friendship and cooperation on the basis of equality, mutual respect for each other's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity as well as non-interference in each other's internal affairs.
Speaking at the signing, Ambassador Hackett said that the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries represented "a first step towards increased cooperation and collaboration at the bilateral as well as at the multilateral levels."
Referring to the current global financial crisis, Dr. Hackett noted that it highlighted our inter-dependence and the importance of international and regional cooperation and coordination in responding to common development challenges. He expressed the hope that the crisis would serve as a catalyst for change, generating bold new ideas and collective action to transform the existing international financial and economic system with a view to improving its operation.
In response, the Permanent Representative of the Philippines stated that the Philippines and Barbados shared much in common as developing countries and as island states, particularly with respect to issues such as climate change. He expressed the interest of the Philippines in developing an active and substantial relationship with Barbados, both bilaterally and within the United Nations.
The signing ceremony was held at the Permanent Mission of the Philippines in New York and was witnessed by the diplomatic staff attached to both Missions.
Bilateral relations
Barbados and the Republic of the Philippines formally established diplomatic relations on Monday, June 22, 2009 with the signing of a Joint Communiqué by H.E. Dr. Christopher Hackett, Permanent Representative of Barbados to the United Nations and his Philippine counterpart, H.E. Mr. Hilario G. Davide, Jr.
In the Joint Communiqué, both countries expressed their desire to promote and strengthen ties of friendship and cooperation on the basis of equality, mutual respect for each other's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity as well as non-interference in each other's internal affairs.
Speaking at the signing, Ambassador Hackett said that the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries represented "a first step towards increased cooperation and collaboration at the bilateral as well as at the multilateral levels."
Referring to the current global financial crisis, Dr. Hackett noted that it highlighted our inter-dependence and the importance of international and regional cooperation and coordination in responding to common development challenges. He expressed the hope that the crisis would serve as a catalyst for change, generating bold new ideas and collective action to transform the existing international financial and economic system with a view to improving its operation.
In response, the Permanent Representative of the Philippines stated that the Philippines and Barbados shared much in common as developing countries and as island states, particularly with respect to issues such as climate change. He expressed the interest of the Philippines in developing an active and substantial relationship with Barbados, both bilaterally and within the United Nations.
The signing ceremony was held at the Permanent Mission of the Philippines in New York and was witnessed by the diplomatic staff attached to both Missions.
Travelive is a luxury travel company specializing in custom made luxury vacations, honeymoons, cruises and private yacht charters.
History
Travelive was founded in 2001 by Panos Chalvantzis and Mina Agnos. Agnos was listed by PhoCusWright as the first Young Leader announced as part of the 2010 Class of 35. The Class of 35 is PhoCusWright’s top 35 rising stars in the online travel industry that are aged 35 and under.
Initial focus was on Destination Weddings for the Caribbean, Mexico, and Santorini, Greece in addition to hotel bookings within the U.S.
In 2006, the company shifted strategy and focused on the luxury travel market. Emphasis was given to custom itineraries and customer service and support. Within the year, the company relaunched Travel2Greece.com which provided luxury travel services for Greece including Athens, Mainland Greece, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, and Rhodes.
In 2008, the company launched Travel2Italy.com, with similar services for Italy, followed by Travel2Egypt.com with services for Egypt.
In 2010, Travelive launched Travel2Turkey.com.
Products and services
Travelive specializes in luxury Foreign Independent Travel (FIT), semi-private group tours, cruises and tours in Greece, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Kenya.
Partners
Travelive has a direct relation with luxury hotels in addition to cooperating with Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Luxury Collection by Starwood Hotels and Resorts, and Virtuoso Hotels in Greece, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Kenya.
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History
Travelive was founded in 2001 by Panos Chalvantzis and Mina Agnos. Agnos was listed by PhoCusWright as the first Young Leader announced as part of the 2010 Class of 35. The Class of 35 is PhoCusWright’s top 35 rising stars in the online travel industry that are aged 35 and under.
Initial focus was on Destination Weddings for the Caribbean, Mexico, and Santorini, Greece in addition to hotel bookings within the U.S.
In 2006, the company shifted strategy and focused on the luxury travel market. Emphasis was given to custom itineraries and customer service and support. Within the year, the company relaunched Travel2Greece.com which provided luxury travel services for Greece including Athens, Mainland Greece, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, and Rhodes.
In 2008, the company launched Travel2Italy.com, with similar services for Italy, followed by Travel2Egypt.com with services for Egypt.
In 2010, Travelive launched Travel2Turkey.com.
Products and services
Travelive specializes in luxury Foreign Independent Travel (FIT), semi-private group tours, cruises and tours in Greece, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Kenya.
Partners
Travelive has a direct relation with luxury hotels in addition to cooperating with Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Luxury Collection by Starwood Hotels and Resorts, and Virtuoso Hotels in Greece, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Kenya.
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Raymond W. Downs (born October 24, 1944) is an American author and former country music singer.
Downs is best known for his appearances on the syndicated Porter Wagoner television show. He also played for a few years with country music legend Marty Robbins, opening shows on the road. After Robbins' death, Downs recorded a tribute song, "Greatest Cowboy Of All", under the name Jason Williams. The tune charted at No. 26 on the Country Hot C/W sides.
He is the youngest of three children born to James Orville Downs and Anne Marie Zink on October 24, 1944 in Abington, Pennsylvania. When he was 13, his family moved from Pitman, New Jersey to Florida. He grew up in Broward County,, primarily Hollywood, Florida and Ft. Lauderdale.
Downs wrote three novels and hundreds of short stories.
Downs recorded ten albums as well as a single on the "GREAT SOUTHERN" label. He is listed at BMI.
Downs also recorded six albums under the name Ray Stark — most notably Country Music, A White Man's Blues] with fellow artist Jack Dawkins for Alliance Records, a European label. The Celebration of Love] was a European and Asian release on CBS Columbia Records.
Downs also recorded several albums for Acropolis Records which were produced by Michael Richter (Sleeping With The Music), world-renowned pianist, composer, and record producer. The album This Old Photograph was primarily made up from tunes written by Downs or Richter, and many written by both together. The Best of Ray Stark was an Acropolis Records compilation album of Downs' recordings throughout the years.
During the 60s Downs was a regular on The Mid-South Jamboree in Memphis, Tennessee. He appeared on The Rhodes Show, featuring the Rhodes family, Dusty, Donna and Sandy, also from Memphis.
In 2008 Downs signed on with author Brian Snelson to do voiceovers for the upcoming animated motion picture Shaturanga.
Ray Downs is married to Theresa Sue Adams of Crestview, Florida. They live in rural south Georgia, where Downs now spends his days writing short stories and novels.
Discography
East Meets West
*"Let Me Into Your Room"
*"If It Wasn't For The Money"
*"He Finally Made Up Her Mind"
*"World Without Music"
*"Somewhere In Between"
*"Who Are You Foolin Now"
*"Old Same Song"
*"If I Could Write A Song"
*"I'm Comin' Home"
*"Honky Tonk Woman"
Country Music, A White Man's Blues
by Stark & Dawkins
*"Country Music, A White Man's Blues"
*"White Oak"
*
*"Scarlet Ribbons"
*"Ginny Come Lately"
*
*"If I Could Write A Song"
*"Morning Dew"
*"She's Not Lisa" ( I'm Not Lisa )
*"Prodigal Son"
*"I Wonder If I Care As Much"
*"I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"
Writer
Ray Downs has hundreds of short stories to his credit. Many are about Mexico, where he spent several years teaching creative writing and English as a second language at the University of Monterrey.
Downs has written three novels: Wind Across The Amazon, One More Mission, and, most recently, The Grove.
Downs is best known for his appearances on the syndicated Porter Wagoner television show. He also played for a few years with country music legend Marty Robbins, opening shows on the road. After Robbins' death, Downs recorded a tribute song, "Greatest Cowboy Of All", under the name Jason Williams. The tune charted at No. 26 on the Country Hot C/W sides.
He is the youngest of three children born to James Orville Downs and Anne Marie Zink on October 24, 1944 in Abington, Pennsylvania. When he was 13, his family moved from Pitman, New Jersey to Florida. He grew up in Broward County,, primarily Hollywood, Florida and Ft. Lauderdale.
Downs wrote three novels and hundreds of short stories.
Downs recorded ten albums as well as a single on the "GREAT SOUTHERN" label. He is listed at BMI.
Downs also recorded six albums under the name Ray Stark — most notably Country Music, A White Man's Blues] with fellow artist Jack Dawkins for Alliance Records, a European label. The Celebration of Love] was a European and Asian release on CBS Columbia Records.
Downs also recorded several albums for Acropolis Records which were produced by Michael Richter (Sleeping With The Music), world-renowned pianist, composer, and record producer. The album This Old Photograph was primarily made up from tunes written by Downs or Richter, and many written by both together. The Best of Ray Stark was an Acropolis Records compilation album of Downs' recordings throughout the years.
During the 60s Downs was a regular on The Mid-South Jamboree in Memphis, Tennessee. He appeared on The Rhodes Show, featuring the Rhodes family, Dusty, Donna and Sandy, also from Memphis.
In 2008 Downs signed on with author Brian Snelson to do voiceovers for the upcoming animated motion picture Shaturanga.
Ray Downs is married to Theresa Sue Adams of Crestview, Florida. They live in rural south Georgia, where Downs now spends his days writing short stories and novels.
Discography
East Meets West
*"Let Me Into Your Room"
*"If It Wasn't For The Money"
*"He Finally Made Up Her Mind"
*"World Without Music"
*"Somewhere In Between"
*"Who Are You Foolin Now"
*"Old Same Song"
*"If I Could Write A Song"
*"I'm Comin' Home"
*"Honky Tonk Woman"
Country Music, A White Man's Blues
by Stark & Dawkins
*"Country Music, A White Man's Blues"
*"White Oak"
*
*"Scarlet Ribbons"
*"Ginny Come Lately"
*
*"If I Could Write A Song"
*"Morning Dew"
*"She's Not Lisa" ( I'm Not Lisa )
*"Prodigal Son"
*"I Wonder If I Care As Much"
*"I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"
Writer
Ray Downs has hundreds of short stories to his credit. Many are about Mexico, where he spent several years teaching creative writing and English as a second language at the University of Monterrey.
Downs has written three novels: Wind Across The Amazon, One More Mission, and, most recently, The Grove.
BrightHR is a people management software company based in The Peninsula Building in Manchester.
History
BrightHR's solution enables those with employees to implement HR admin processes, including approving holidays, logging sickness and tracking lateness, through to running reports and document management whilst also providing access to specialist expert knowledge on topics ranging from employment law to happiness.
The company was founded by Paul Tooth and Paul Harris, former Managing Director and Head of Marketing of Sage (respectively), following a significant investment from British billionaire businessman, Peter Done co-founder of the bookmaking chain Betfred and founder of Peninsula Business Services, which was established in 1983, and which claims to be the UK’s largest provider of employment law, HR, health & safety and EAP consultancy services.
In an article in Marketing Week, Co-founder & CMO Paul Harris discussed the process of attracting the best talent to BrightHR, explaining that marketers and creative developers are in short supply in the technology sector, which he suggested means that companies need to create an internal culture that stands out in order to attract them and retain them. He went on to explain that the open plan office contains a 50 ft garden themed breakout space, where staff are encouraged to work together and to share ideas across departments.
It was announced in October 2015 that BrightHR Co-Founder & CMO Paul Harris is to share a platform with Lord Alan Sugar at the Festival of Marketing to speak about the importance of nurturing a creative culture to encourage business growth.
BrightHR has embraced new forms of brand marketing techniques, including personalisation in branding, which enables users to have more ownership over the company's brand in the product they use.
In an interview for the news website BDaily, Paul Tooth and Paul Harris (whom the article collectively refers to as The Pauls), discuss how they've had to be intolerant to create a culture where fun and spontaneous play are normal everyday occurrences, and how this culture has helped them attract, retain and engage the best talent.
In the press
According to an article in the Scotsman and The Scottish Daily Mail a report commissioned by BrightHR and written by Professor Sir Cary Cooper called It Pays To Play suggests that Scots have more fun at work than rest of UK whilst the revealed data from the same report demonstrated that workers who feel entertained in the workplace are less likely to pull a sickie and Bristol workers take more sick days than in any other city
In October 2015, BrightHR was quoted in the Daily Mail as having released survey results which suggested companies that make work fun have higher productivity
Products/Services
*Employee management
*HR intranet/portal
*HR management and information systems
*Payroll systems
*Time and attendance management
History
BrightHR's solution enables those with employees to implement HR admin processes, including approving holidays, logging sickness and tracking lateness, through to running reports and document management whilst also providing access to specialist expert knowledge on topics ranging from employment law to happiness.
The company was founded by Paul Tooth and Paul Harris, former Managing Director and Head of Marketing of Sage (respectively), following a significant investment from British billionaire businessman, Peter Done co-founder of the bookmaking chain Betfred and founder of Peninsula Business Services, which was established in 1983, and which claims to be the UK’s largest provider of employment law, HR, health & safety and EAP consultancy services.
In an article in Marketing Week, Co-founder & CMO Paul Harris discussed the process of attracting the best talent to BrightHR, explaining that marketers and creative developers are in short supply in the technology sector, which he suggested means that companies need to create an internal culture that stands out in order to attract them and retain them. He went on to explain that the open plan office contains a 50 ft garden themed breakout space, where staff are encouraged to work together and to share ideas across departments.
It was announced in October 2015 that BrightHR Co-Founder & CMO Paul Harris is to share a platform with Lord Alan Sugar at the Festival of Marketing to speak about the importance of nurturing a creative culture to encourage business growth.
BrightHR has embraced new forms of brand marketing techniques, including personalisation in branding, which enables users to have more ownership over the company's brand in the product they use.
In an interview for the news website BDaily, Paul Tooth and Paul Harris (whom the article collectively refers to as The Pauls), discuss how they've had to be intolerant to create a culture where fun and spontaneous play are normal everyday occurrences, and how this culture has helped them attract, retain and engage the best talent.
In the press
According to an article in the Scotsman and The Scottish Daily Mail a report commissioned by BrightHR and written by Professor Sir Cary Cooper called It Pays To Play suggests that Scots have more fun at work than rest of UK whilst the revealed data from the same report demonstrated that workers who feel entertained in the workplace are less likely to pull a sickie and Bristol workers take more sick days than in any other city
In October 2015, BrightHR was quoted in the Daily Mail as having released survey results which suggested companies that make work fun have higher productivity
Products/Services
*Employee management
*HR intranet/portal
*HR management and information systems
*Payroll systems
*Time and attendance management