Ramps among companies behind regional ferry service
Upturn Funds Caribbean in partnership with Pleion Group Inc. will be unveiling the new private sectorled ferry company which will provide the Caribbean with solutions aimed at revolutionizing maritime transportation.
In a release yesterday, Upturn Funds informed that the launching event of the Caribbean Ferry Service Company will be held on Tuesday, January 23rd at the Wisdom Center Auditorium, Roebuck Street Bridgetown, Barbados.
Chief Communications Officer of Upturn Funds Jennifer Highland
told Stabroek News yesterday all she can say at this point is that the ferry service is “a private sectorled joint venture”, which involves private consortiums in the Caribbean.
According to the press release, Upturn Funds said that in collaboration with its partners, the company is thrilled to share the groundbreaking joint venture that has facilitated the establishment of a company that will pioneer the ferry service tailored to the unique needs of the Caribbean region.
It noted that “This strategic partner promises to bring about a new era of connectivity and accessibility, positively impacting both local communities and regional economies and opening of new markets for regional entrepreneurs, whilst helping to close the gap that has prevented real Caribbean integration”.
The release noted that the press briefing slated for Tuesday will feature key representatives from Upturn Funds Caribbean and other partners, who will provide insights into the vision, objectives, and anticipated outcomes of this joint venture.
The key players in this joint venture are Chief Executive Officer and Founder of The Caribbean Israel Leadership Coalition (CLIC) Dr. Andre Thomas, Chairman of UPTURN FUNDS New York, Raphael DeAngelis, CEO of Windward Ferries Limited
Tore Torsteinson, President of Ramps Logistics Rudy Rampersad and