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T R O U B L E D C O M P A N Y R E P O R T E R
L A T I N A M E R I C A
Monday, December 19, 2011, Vol. 12, No. 250
Headlines
A N T I G U A & B A R B U D A
STANFORD INT'L: Prosecutors Say Owner Competent to Stand Trial
B E R M U D A
AERGO BERMUDA: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
AERGO BERMUDA: Members' Final Meeting Set for Jan. 10
ANDONE INSURANCE: Member to Receive Wind-Up Report on Jan. 9
EDISON CAPITAL: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
EDISON CAPITAL: Members' Final Meeting Set for Jan. 10
INSURANCE CAPITAL: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
INSURANCE CAPITAL: Member to Receive Wind-Up Report on Jan. 19
C A Y M A N I S L A N D S
AIO-AC LTD: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
AJW MASTER: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 22
AJW OFFSHORE: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 22
ANTHRACITE BALANCED: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 22
BUS 529: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
CLP IT SOLUTIONS: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
ERMITAGE LEVERAGED: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
FEDERATED CBO: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
JLA HOLDINGS: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
NOVUS LEMATANG: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
OPTIMA DIVERSIFIED: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 23
PINPOINT ASSET: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 20
PINPOINT OPPORTUNITIES: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 20
PROGRESS FUNDING: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
RENAISSANCE RUSSIA: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 19
RS VENTURES: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
SAYAN INVESTMENTS: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
SEACOAST SAND: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
SIGNUM FUCHSIA: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
TGEM ASIA: Placed Under Voluntary Wind-Up
C H I L E
CHILE MINING: Posts US$349,800 Net Loss in Sept. 30 Quarter
E C U A D O R
* ECUADOR: IDB Approves US$71MM for Government Housing Project
J A M A I C A
DIGICEL GROUP: Goes After LIME's Fixed Line Customers in Barbados
P U E R T O R I C O
BANCO POPULAR: Fitch Cuts Support Floor Rating to 'NF' From B
HOSPITAL DAMAS: Unsecured Creditors to Get 50% Recovery of Claims
T R I N I D A D & T O B A G O
* TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: Port Strike Results in Multi-Million Lost
X X X X X X X X
* BOND PRICING: For the Week December 12, to December 16, 2011
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A N T I G U A & B A R B U D A
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STANFORD INT'L: Prosecutors Say Owner Competent to Stand Trial
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Caribbean360.com reports that United States federal prosecutors
have asked a district judge to find accused Ponzi schemer Robert
Allen Stanford competent to stand trial, charging that he
continues to "fake" memory loss to avoid his January 23 court
date. Mr. Stanford is the owner of Stanford International Bank
Limited.
The claim is outlined in court documents filed ahead of
Stanford's competency hearing on Dec. 20, according to
Caribbean360.com.
The report notes that prosecutors cited in the filings that a
prison medical evaluation, which found that Mr. Stanford's
performance indicated he was 'blatantly simulating cognitive
defects/known to be malingering.'
Caribbean360.com discloses that Mr. Stanford was declared
competent to stand trial by prison doctors after he ended eight
months of treatment for addiction to prescription drugs in
November.
However, the report notes that Mr. Stanford's attorneys contend
that he cannot remember events preceding that attack.
As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter-Latin America on
Dec. 1, 2011, Bloomberg News related that Mr. Stanford will face
a Dec. 20 competency hearing scheduled by Houston U.S. District
Judge David Hittner to determine whether he is mentally fit to
stand trial next year. The Wall Street Journal recalled that
Judge Hittner found Mr. Stanford incompetent to stand trial
following conclusions by three psychiatrists that Mr. Stanford is
mentally impaired. According to The Journal, the decision by
Judge Hittner means Mr. Stanford's trial, originally scheduled to
begin in January, could be delayed at least through the second
half of the year. The report disclosed that Mr. Stanford's
condition, according to the experts, has deteriorated since he
was incarcerated in mid-2009 due to a combination of factors,
including a head injury suffered in a confrontation with another
inmate, a major depressive disorder, and excessive medication for
anxiety and depression, to which he has become addicted.
About Stanford International Bank
Domiciled in Antigua, Stanford International Bank Limited --
http://www.stanfordinternationalbank.com/-- is a member of
Stanford Private Wealth Management, a global financial services
network with US$51 billion in deposits and assets under
management or advisement. Stanford Private Wealth Management
serves more than 70,000 clients in 140 countries.
On Feb. 16, 2009, the U.S. District Court for the Northern
District of Texas, Dallas Division, signed an order appointing
Ralph Janvey as receiver for all the assets and records of
Stanford International Bank, Ltd., Stanford Group Company,
Stanford Capital Management, LLC, Robert Allen Stanford, James M.
Davis and Laura Pendergest-Holt and of all entities they own or
control. The February 16 order, as amended March 12, 2009,
directs the Receiver to, among other things, take control and
possession of and to operate the Receivership Estate, and to
perform all acts necessary to conserve, hold, manage and preserve
the value of the Receivership Estate.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Feb. 17, 2009,
charged before the U.S. District Court in Dallas, Texas, Mr.
Stanford and three of his companies for orchestrating a
fraudulent, multi-billion dollar investment scheme centering on a
US$8 billion Certificate of Deposit program.
A criminal case was also pursued against Mr. Stanford in June
2009 before the U.S. District Court in Houston, Texas. Mr.
Stanford pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of multi-billion dollar
fraud, money-laundering and obstruction of justice. Assistant
Attorney General Lanny Breuer, as cited by Agence France-Presse
News, said in a 57-page indictment that Mr. Stanford could face
up to 250 years in prison if convicted on all charges. Mr.
Stanford surrendered to U.S. authorities after a warrant was
issued for his arrest on the criminal charges.
The criminal case is U.S. v. Stanford, H-09-342 (S.D. Tex.). The
civil case is SEC v. Stanford International Bank, 09-cv-00298
(N.D. Tex.).
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AERGO BERMUDA: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
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The creditors of Aergo Bermuda Leasing Limited are required to
file their proofs of debt by Dec. 21, 2011, to be included in the
company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on Dec. 5, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
Robin J. Mayor
Clarendon House, 2 Church Street
Hamilton HM 11
Bermuda
AERGO BERMUDA: Members' Final Meeting Set for Jan. 10
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The members of Aergo Bermuda Leasing Limited will hold their
final meeting on Jan. 10, 2012, at 9:30 a.m., to receive the
liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and
property disposal.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on Dec. 5, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
Robin J. Mayor
Clarendon House, 2 Church Street
Hamilton HM 11
Bermuda
ANDONE INSURANCE: Member to Receive Wind-Up Report on Jan. 9
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The member of Andone Insurance Company Limited will receive on
Jan. 9, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., the liquidator's report on the
company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal.
Christopher Dye is the company's liquidator.
EDISON CAPITAL: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
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The creditors of Edison Capital LAI (Bermuda) Ltd. are required
to file their proofs of debt by Dec. 21, 2011, to be included in
the company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on Dec. 5, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
Robin J. Mayor
Clarendon House, 2 Church Street
Hamilton HM 11
Bermuda
EDISON CAPITAL: Members' Final Meeting Set for Jan. 10
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The members of Edison Capital LAI (Bermuda) Ltd. will hold their
final meeting on Jan. 10, 2012, at 9:30 a.m., to receive the
liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and
property disposal.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on Dec. 5, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
Robin J. Mayor
Clarendon House, 2 Church Street
Hamilton HM 11
Bermuda
INSURANCE CAPITAL: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
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The creditors of Insurance Capital Markets Holdings, Ltd. are
required to file their proofs of debt by Dec. 21, 2011, to be
included in the company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on Dec. 6, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
Robin J. Mayor
Clarendon House, 2 Church Street
Hamilton HM 11
Bermuda
INSURANCE CAPITAL: Member to Receive Wind-Up Report on Jan. 19
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The member of Insurance Capital Markets Holdings, Ltd. will
receive on Jan. 19, 2012, at 9:30 a.m., the liquidator's report
on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on Dec. 6, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
Robin J. Mayor
Clarendon House, 2 Church Street
Hamilton HM 11
Bermuda
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C A Y M A N I S L A N D S
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AIO-AC LTD: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
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The creditors of AIO-AC Ltd are required to file their proofs of
debt by Dec. 21, 2011, to be included in the company's dividend
distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on Nov. 10, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
Walkers Corporate Services Limited
Walker House, 87 Mary Street, George Town
Grand Cayman KY1-9005
Cayman Islands
c/o Jennifer Chailler
Telephone: (345) 814 6847
AJW MASTER: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 22
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The creditors of AJW Master Fund, Ltd are required to file their
proofs of debt by Dec. 22, 2011, to be included in the company's
dividend distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on Oct. 31, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
Ian Stokoe
c/o Aaron Gardner
Telephone: (345) 914 8655
Facsimile: (345) 945 4237
PO Box 258 Grand Cayman KY1-1104
Cayman Islands
AJW OFFSHORE: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 22
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The creditors of AJW Offshore, Ltd are required to file their
proofs of debt by Dec. 22, 2011, to be included in the company's
dividend distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on Oct. 31, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
Ian Stokoe
c/o Aaron Gardner
Telephone: (345) 914 8655
Facsimile: (345) 945 4237
PO Box 258 Grand Cayman KY1-1104
Cayman Islands
ANTHRACITE BALANCED: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 22
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The creditors of Anthracite Balanced Company (R-15) Limited are
required to file their proofs of debt by Dec. 22, 2011, to be
included in the company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on Nov. 3, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
David A.K. Walker
c/o Aaron Gardner
Telephone: (345) 914 8655
Facsimile: (345) 945 4237
P.O. Box 258 Grand Cayman KY1-1104
Cayman Islands
BUS 529: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
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The creditors of Bus 529 Acquisition Corp. are required to file
their proofs of debt by Dec. 21, 2011, to be included in the
company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on Nov. 8, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
Walkers Corporate Services Limited
Walker House, 87 Mary Street, George Town
Grand Cayman KY1-9005
Cayman Islands
c/o Jennifer Chailler
Telephone: (345) 814 6847
CLP IT SOLUTIONS: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
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The creditors of CLP IT Solutions Limited are required to file
their proofs of debt by Dec. 21, 2011, to be included in the
company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on Nov. 10, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
Walkers Corporate Services Limited
Walker House, 87 Mary Street, George Town
Grand Cayman KY1-9005
Cayman Islands
c/o Jennifer Chailler
Telephone: (345) 814 6847
ERMITAGE LEVERAGED: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
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The creditors of Ermitage Leveraged SPC are required to file
their proofs of debt by Dec. 21, 2011, to be included in the
company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on Nov. 10, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
David Morrissey
Telephone: 44 1534 615 500
Facsimile: 44 1534 615 520
c/o Ermitage Asset Management Jersey Limited
1st Floor, 47 The Esplanade
St Helier
Jersey JE1 9LB
Channel Islands
FEDERATED CBO: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
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The creditors of Federated CBO, Limited are required to file
their proofs of debt by Dec. 21, 2011, to be included in the
company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on Nov. 10, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
David Dyer
Deutsche Bank (Cayman) Limited
PO Box 1984, Boundary Hall
Cricket Square, 171 Elgin Avenue
Grand Cayman KY1-1104
Cayman Islands
JLA HOLDINGS: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
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The creditors of JLA Holdings Inc. are required to file their
proofs of debt by Dec. 21, 2011, to be included in the company's
dividend distribution.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on Nov. 10, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
Commerce Corporate Services Limited
P.O. Box 694 Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands
Telephone: 949 8666
Facsimile: 949 0626
NOVUS LEMATANG: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
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The creditors of Novus Lematang Co. are required to file their
proofs of debt by Dec. 21, 2011, to be included in the company's
dividend distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on Nov. 3, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
Walkers Corporate Services Limited
Walker House, 87 Mary Street, George Town
Grand Cayman KY1-9005
Cayman Islands
c/o Jennifer Chailler
Telephone: (345) 814 6847
OPTIMA DIVERSIFIED: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 23
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The creditors of The Optima Diversified Special Investment Fund
are required to file their proofs of debt by Dec. 23, 2011, to be
included in the company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on Nov. 11, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
Richard Finlay
c/o Maree Martin
Telephone: (345) 814 7376
Facsimile: (345) 945 3902
P.O. Box 2681 Grand Cayman KY1-1111
Cayman Islands
PINPOINT ASSET: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 20
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The creditors of Pinpoint Asset Management Group are required to
file their proofs of debt by Dec. 20, 2011, to be included in the
company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on Nov. 1, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
Shen Dayou
Telephone: 852 25235990
Facsimile: 852 25235993
Two International Finance Centre, Level 33
8 Finance Street
Central
Hong Kong
PINPOINT OPPORTUNITIES: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 20
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The creditors of Pinpoint Opportunities Fund are required to file
their proofs of debt by Dec. 20, 2011, to be included in the
company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on Nov. 1, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
Shen Dayou
Telephone: 852 25235990
Facsimile: 852 25235993
Two International Finance Centre, Level 33
8 Finance Street
Central
Hong Kong
PROGRESS FUNDING: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
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The creditors of Progress Funding are required to file their
proofs of debt by Dec. 21, 2011, to be included in the company's
dividend distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on Nov. 11, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
Walkers Corporate Services Limited
Walker House, 87 Mary Street, George Town
Grand Cayman KY1-9005
Cayman Islands
c/o Jennifer Chailler
Telephone: (345) 814 6847
RENAISSANCE RUSSIA: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 19
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The creditors of Renaissance Russia Master Fund SPC are required
to file their proofs of debt by Dec. 19, 2011, to be included in
the company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on Oct. 26, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
Appleby Trust (Cayman) Ltd.
PO Box 1350 Clifton House
75 Fort Street
Grand Cayman KY1-1108
Cayman Islands
RS VENTURES: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
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The creditors of RS Ventures Corporation are required to file
their proofs of debt by Dec. 21, 2011, to be included in the
company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on Nov. 10, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
Commerce Corporate Services Limited
P.O. Box 694 Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands
Telephone: 949 8666
Facsimile: 949 0626
SAYAN INVESTMENTS: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
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The creditors of Sayan Investments Ltd are required to file their
proofs of debt by Dec. 21, 2011, to be included in the company's
dividend distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on Nov. 11, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
DMS Corporate Services Ltd.
c/o Bernadette Bailey-Lewis
Telephone: (345) 946 7665
Facsimile: (345) 946 7666
dms Corporate Services Ltd.
dms House, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 1344, Grand Cayman KY1-1108
Cayman Islands
SEACOAST SAND: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
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The creditors of Seacoast Sand and Gravel Co. Ltd are required to
file their proofs of debt by Dec. 21, 2011, to be included in the
company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on Nov. 10, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
Commerce Corporate Services Limited
P.O. Box 694 Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands
Telephone: 949 8666
Facsimile: 949 0626
SIGNUM FUCHSIA: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Dec. 21
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The creditors of Signum Fuchsia Limited are required to file
their proofs of debt by Dec. 21, 2011, to be included in the
company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on Nov. 10, 2011.
The company's liquidator is:
David Dyer
Deutsche Bank (Cayman) Limited
PO Box 1984, Boundary Hall
Cricket Square, 171 Elgin Avenue
Grand Cayman KY1-1104
Cayman Islands
TGEM ASIA: Placed Under Voluntary Wind-Up
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On Nov. 9, 2011, the sole shareholder of TGEM Asia Ltd. passed a
resolution that voluntarily winds up the company's operations.
Only creditors who were able to file their proofs of debt by
Dec. 12, 2011, will be included in the company's dividend
distribution.
The company's liquidator is:
Ogier
c/o Kim Smith
Telephone: (345) 949-9876
Facsimile: (345) 949-9877
89 Nexus Way Camana Bay
Grand Cayman KY1-9007
Cayman Islands
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CHILE MINING: Posts US$349,800 Net Loss in Sept. 30 Quarter
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Chile Mining Technologies Inc. filed on Dec. 9, 2011, its
quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the three months ended Sept.
30, 2011, and the three months ended June 30, 2011.
The Company reported a net loss of US$349,858 on US$70,729 of
sales for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2011, compared with a
net loss of US$541,581 on US$64,684 of revenues for the three
months ended Sept. 30, 2010.
For the six months ended Sept. 30, 2011, the Company has reported
a net loss of US$676,464 on US$133,938 of sales, compared with a
net loss of US$1.7 million on US$64,684 of revenues for the six
months ended Sept. 30, 2010.
The Company's balance sheet at Sept. 30, 2011, showed US$6.7
million in total assets, US$11.5 million in total liabilities,
US$3.1 million in redeemable common stock, and a stockholders'
deficit of US$7.9 million.
A copy of the Form 10-Q for the three months ended Sept. 30,
2011, is available for free at http://is.gd/kWysdp
The Company reported a net loss of US$326,606 on US$63,209 of
sales for the three months ended June 30, 2011, compared with a
net loss of US$1.2 million on US$0 revenues for the three months
ended June 30, 2010.
The Company's balance sheet at June 30, 2011, showed US$7.4
million in total assets, US$11.6 million in total liabilities,
US$3.1 million in redeemable common stock, and a stockholders'
deficit of US$7.3 million.
A copy of the Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2011,
is available for free at http://is.gd/m8iS1K
Schwartz Levitsky Feldman LLP, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada,
expressed substantial doubt about Chile Mining Technologies'
ability to continue as a going concern, following the Company's
results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011. The
independent auditors noted that the Company is dependent upon its
ability to obtain financing and upon future profitable operations
from the production of copper.
About Chile Mining
Chile Mining Technologies Inc. is a mineral extraction company
based in the Republic of Chile, with copper as its principal "pay
metal." The Company is headquartered in Nunoa, Santiago, in the
Republic of Chile.
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* ECUADOR: IDB Approves US$71MM for Government Housing Project
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Inter-American Development Bank approved a loan for US$71 million
to help Ecuador carry out a housing project for low-income
families in the city of Guayaquil.
The project, which will be implemented by the Ministry of Housing
and Urban Development, will provide grants and access to
mortgages for thousands of families living in overcrowded
informal settlements in an environmentally protected area.
As a result of the operation, an expected 8,762 families will
receive permanent housing in a new location that will be provided
with improved sanitation and access to public services. Another
anticipated benefit of the relocation will be a 30% increase in
average family income as a result of better access to the labor
market and savings in the cost of services such as water and
healthcare.
The previous settlement area will be rehabilitated and made into
an environmental protection area of 2,200 hectares. Program
funds will also finance the establishment of public parks,
including a park along the Daule River diversion channel.
Three urban centres that will be created for the relocated
families will contain cultural centers, shopping areas, plazas,
and playgrounds. Facilities will include libraries, meeting
rooms, and public services such as civil registries.
The project will also support collaboration among institutions
through the creation of an office to coordinate civil works and
social support activities carried out by different ministries.
The loan was extended for a 25-year term with a five-year grace
period and an interest rate based on LIBOR. The Ecuadoran
government will contribute US$4 million to the project.
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As of Dec. 17, 2011, the country continues to carry Moody's "Ba1"
long-term, corporate family, senior unsecured debt, and
probability of default ratings.
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DIGICEL GROUP: Goes After LIME's Fixed Line Customers in Barbados
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Geralyn Edward at Jamaica Observer reports that Digicel Group
Limited Managing Director Barry O'Brien said that market
penetration for cellphones in Barbados is nearly maxed out and it
is now going after LIME's substantial fixed line customers.
Mr. O'Brien said that cellphone penetration was around 110%,
while the highest figures achieved in some European countries was
about 118 to 120%, according to Jamaica Observer.
In this connection, the report relates, Mr. O'Brien cited Digicel
Group's recent acquisition of Netxar Technologies, a local ICT
company.
Mr. O'Brien said Digicel Group was now eager to bring more
competition to the fixed line market, Jamaica Observer adds.
About Digicel Group
Digicel Group Limited -- http://www.digicelgroup.com/-- is
renowned for competitive rates, unbeatable coverage, superior
customer care, a wide variety of products and services and state-
of-the-art handsets. By offering innovative wireless services
and community support, Digicel Group has become a leading brand
across its 31 markets worldwide.
Digicel is incorporated in Bermuda based in Jamaica. It has=
operations in 31 markets worldwide. Its Caribbean and Central
American markets comprise Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba
Barbados, Bermuda, Bonaire, the British Virgin Islands, the
Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominica, El Salvador, French Guiana,
Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica,
Martinique, Panama, St. Kitts Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the
Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago and Turks & Caicos. The
Caribbean company also has coverage in St. Martin and St. Barts.
Digicel Pacific comprises Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga
and Vanuatu.
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As of September 27, 2011, the company continues to carry Moody's
A "Caa1" senior unsecured debt rating.
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BANCO POPULAR: Fitch Cuts Support Floor Rating to 'NF' From B
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In accordance with the Fitch Ratings report titled 'U.S. Banks -
Sovereign Support: When Does it End' dated Dec. 15, 2011, Fitch
has downgraded the Support and Support Floor Rating for Banco
Popular de Puerto Rico to '5' and 'NF' from '4' and 'B',
respectively.
There are no implications for Popular Inc.'s long- or short-term
Issuer Default Rating or issue-level ratings as a result of
Fitch's action.
Fitch has downgraded and removed the following ratings from
Rating Watch Negative:
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
-- Support to '5' from '4';
-- Support floor to 'NF' from 'B'.
HOSPITAL DAMAS: Unsecured Creditors to Get 50% Recovery of Claims
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Hospital Damas, Inc., and the Official Committee of Unsecured
Creditors have submitted a First Amended Joint Disclosure
Statement in support of their First Amended Plan of
Reorganization.
Except as otherwise provided in the Plan, Debtor will effect
payment of all Allowed Administrative Expense Claims, BPPR's
Secured Claims and General Unsecured Claims with the available
funds originating from Debtor's operations and the collection of
Debtor's accounts receivable.
The Plan segregates the various claims and the shareholder's
interest in the Debtor into five classes:
Class 1. Allowed Claim of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico -
US$23,081,328. The Allowed Claim of BPPR secured by
substantially all of the Debtor's assets will be paid in
full over time. This Class is Impaired and Entitled to
Vote.
Class 2. Holders of Allowed General Unsecured Claims Arising From
Medical Malpractice Actions Against Debtor. The
Estimated Amount of Amount of Allowed Claims is Unknown.
Holders of Class 2 Claims will be paid in full
satisfaction of such clams on the Effective Date on a
pro rata basis from the self-insured fund established
for their payment, amounting to US$1,006,613 as of July
31, 2011. Class 2 is Impaired and Entitled to Vote.
Estimated recovery is Unknown.
Class 3. Holders of Allowed General Unsecured Claims Other Than
Those in Class 2 - US$6,988,997.
The Plan provides for the establishment of a Creditor
Trust for the benefit of Class 3 Claims. The terms of
the Creditor Trust will be set forth in an agreement
which will be filed as a supplement to the Plan. The
Creditor Trust will be administered by a Creditor
Trustee selected by the Committee. Class 3 is Impaired
and Entitled to Vote. Estimated recovery is 50% or
US$3,494,500, whichever is less.
Class 4. Holders of Allowed General Unsecured Claims Arising From
Assumed Executory Contracts - US$3,627,259.
Holders of Class 4 Claims will be paid an estimated
dividend of 62.9% thereof through different payment
plans negotiated with landlords or suppliers. Class 4
is Impaired and Entitled to Vote. Estimated recovery is
62.9%.
Class 5. Interest.
The shares of Fundacion Damas Inc. in Debtor will be
retained. This Class is Unimpaired and is Deemed to
have accepted the Plan.
A copy of the First Amended Joint Disclosure Statement is
available for free at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/hospitaldamas.dkt819.pdf
Ponce, Puerto Rico-based Hospital Damas, Inc., operates a general
acute care hospital, providing critical care, general medical and
skilled nursing services. Debtor is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Fundacion Damas Inc.
The Company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Bankr. D.
P.R. Case No. 10-08844) on Sept. 24, 2010. According to its
schedules, the Debtor disclosed US$24,017,166 in total assets and
US$21,267,263 in total liabilities.
Attorneys at Charles A. Cuprill, P.S.C., in San Juan, Puerto
Rico, represent the Debtor as counsel. Attorneys at Kilpatrick
Townsend & Stockton LLP, in Atlanta, Ga., represent the Official
Committee of Unsecured Creditors as counsel.
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T R I N I D A D & T O B A G O
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* TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: Port Strike Results in Multi-Million Lost
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Caribbean360.com reports that Gregory Aboud, head of Downtown
Owners and Merchants Association (DOMA), said the 3.5-day stand-
off between union and management at the Port Authority of
Trinidad and Tobago has placed a staggering multi-million dollar
cost on business people who their containers of goods stranded
during the action.
Mr. Aboud said that the demurrage on stalled containers cost
business people as much as TT$1,000 a day and with 4,000
containers held up from being cleared, business people were
likely hit with almost TT$4 million in daily losses, according to
Caribbean360.com.
On top of those costs, Mr. Aboud said, Christmas sales and goods
were already lost as some cargo ships that could not offload
during the strike might not return to the port with the necessary
goods for several weeks, the report notes.
Caribbean360.com discloses that Mr. Aboud expressed fear that
this fallout would create more disharmonies between business and
unions and he has joined a private sector-wide call for the
issues between workers and management and government owned
facilities critical to business to be settled once and for all.
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* BOND PRICING: For the Week December 12, to December 16, 2011
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Issuer Coupon Maturity Currency Price
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ARGENTINA
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ARGENT-$DIS 8.28 12/31/2033 USD 69
ARGENT-$DIS 8.28 12/31/2033 USD 71
ARGENT-PAR 1.18 12/31/2038 ARS 46.4
ARGENT- DIS 7.82 12/31/2033 EUR 55
ARGENT- DIS 7.82 12/31/2033 EUR 59.1
ARGENT- DIS 7.82 12/31/2033 EUR 59
ARGENT- DIS 4.33 12/31/2033 JPY 42
ARGENT- PAR 0.45 12/31/2038 JPY 15
ARGENT- PAR&GDP 0.45 12/31/2038 JPY 8
PROV BUENOS AIRE 9.625 4/18/2028 USD 63.8
PROV BUENOS AIRE 9.375 9/14/2018 USD 73.8
PROV BUENOS AIRE 10.875 1/26/2021 USD 72.7
PROV BUENOS AIRE 9.375 9/14/2018 USD 71.5
PROV BUENOS AIRE 10.875 1/26/2021 USD 73.2
BRAZIL
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BANCO CRUZEIRO 8.875 9/22/2020 USD 62
BANCO CRUZEIRO 8.875 9/22/2020 USD 63.8
BANCO CRUZEIRO 8.25 1/20/2016 USD 68.9
BANCO CRUZEIRO 8.25 1/20/2016 USD 68
BANCO CRUZEIRO 8.5 2/20/2015 USD 77.1
CAYMAN ISLAND
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BANCO BPI (CI) 4.15 11/14/2035 EUR 34.6
BCP FINANCE BANK 5.01 3/31/2024 EUR 31.6
BCP FINANCE BANK 5.31 12/10/2023 EUR 33.6
BCP FINANCE CO 5.543 EUR 32
BCP FINANCE CO 4.239 EUR 32.9
BES FINANCE LTD 5.58 EUR 29.7
BES FINANCE LTD 4.5 EUR 41.6
CAM GLOBAL FIN 6.08 12/22/2030 EUR 63.4
CHINA AUTOMATION 7.75 4/20/2016 USD 65.4
CHINA FORESTRY 10.25 11/17/2015 USD 67.5
CHINA FORESTRY 10.25 11/17/2015 USD 64.6
CHINA HUIYUAN JU 4 4/29/2016 USD 69.8
CHINA MED TECH 6.25 12/15/2016 USD 30.4
CHINA MED TECH 4 8/15/2013 USD 51.3
CHINA SCE PROPER 10.5 1/14/2016 CNY 68.4
CHINA SUNERGY 4.75 6/15/2013 USD 61.5
DUBAI HLDNG COMM 6 2/1/2017 GBP 71.1
EFG ORA FUNDING 1.7 10/29/2014 EUR 49.3
ESFG INTERNATION 5.753 EUR 32.7
FANTASIA HOLDING 14 5/12/2015 USD 72.9
FANTASIA HOLDING 14 5/12/2015 USD 72.8
GLORIOUS PROPERT 13 10/25/2015 USD 70.1
GREENTOWN CHINA 9 11/8/2013 USD 74.9
GREENTOWN CHINA 9 11/8/2013 USD 74.9
HIDILI INDUSTRY 8.625 11/4/2015 USD 75.4
HOME INNS 2 12/15/2015 USD 77.2
HOME INNS 2 12/15/2015 USD 73.6
JA SOLAR HOLD CO 4.5 5/15/2013 USD 72.3
JINKOSOLAR HOLD 4 5/15/2016 USD 38.4
KAISA GROUP 8 12/20/2015 CNY 72.5
LDK SOLAR CO LTD 4.75 4/15/2013 USD 63.3
LDK SOLAR CO LTD 4.75 4/15/2013 USD 52.3
LDK SOLAR CO LTD 4.75 4/15/2013 USD 65
LUPATECH FINANCE 9.875 USD 65
LUPATECH FINANCE 9.875 USD 63
MARFRIG OVERSEAS 9.5 5/4/2020 USD 71
MARFRIG OVERSEAS 9.5 5/4/2020 USD 72.3
MBPS FINANCE 11.25 11/15/2015 USD 67.5
MBPS FINANCE 11.25 11/15/2015 USD 65.5
MINGFA GROUP INT 5.25 5/23/2016 HKD 72
POLARCUS LTD 2.875 4/27/2016 USD 73.1
POWERLONG RE HLD 13.75 9/16/2015 USD 64.9
POWERLONG RE HLD 13.75 9/16/2015 USD 64.5
POWERLONG RE HLD 11.5 3/17/2014 CNY 67.6
PUBMASTER FIN 6.962 6/30/2028 GBP 53.5
PUBMASTER FIN 8.44 6/30/2025 GBP 57
RENHE COMMERCIAL 11.75 5/18/2015 USD 70
RENHE COMMERCIAL 13 3/10/2016 USD 71.8
RENHE COMMERCIAL 13 3/10/2016 USD 72.1
RENHE COMMERCIAL 11.75 5/18/2015 USD 70.5
SHIMAO PROPERTY 8 12/1/2016 USD 75
SOLARFUN POWER H 3.5 1/15/2018 USD 49.5
SOLARFUN POWER H 3.5 1/15/2018 USD 48.5
SPG LAND HOLDING 13.5 4/8/2016 USD 64.3
SUNTECH POWER 3 3/15/2013 USD 40
SUNTECH POWER 3 3/15/2013 USD 43.5
TEXHONG TEXTILE 7.625 1/19/2016 USD 71.9
TEXHONG TEXTILE 7.625 1/19/2016 USD 68
YUZHOU PROPERTIE 13.5 12/15/2015 USD 66.6
YUZHOU PROPERTIE 13.5 12/15/2015 USD 65
CHILE
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AGUAS NUEVAS 3.4 5/15/2012 CLP 0.44
CGE DISTRIBUCION 3.25 12/1/2012 CLP 19.5
COLBUN SA 3.2 5/1/2013 CLP 73
ESVAL S.A. 3.8 7/15/2012 CLP 25.3
MASISA 4.25 10/15/2012 CLP 19.7
QUINENCO SA 3.5 7/21/2013 CLP 24.9
PANAMA
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NEWLAND INT PROP 9.5 11/15/2014 USD 58
PUERTO RICO
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BANCO SANTANDER 6.1 6/1/2032 USD 60
BANCO SANTANDER 6.3 6/1/2032 USD 62.1
PUERTO RICO CONS 6.3 11/1/2033 USD 0.01
PUERTO RICO CONS 6.2 5/1/2017 USD 53
VENEZUELA
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PETROLEOS DE VEN 5.5 4/12/2037 USD 46.9
PETROLEOS DE VEN 5.375 4/12/2027 USD 48.4
PETROLEOS DE VEN 5.25 4/12/2017 USD 62.9
PETROLEOS DE VEN 5.125 10/28/2016 USD 63.9
PETROLEOS DE VEN 5 10/28/2015 USD 70.4
PETROLEOS DE VEN 8.5 11/2/2017 USD 74.2
PETROLEOS DE VEN 8.5 11/2/2017 USD 74.4
VENEZUELA 7 3/31/2038 USD 56.3
VENEZUELA 7 3/31/2038 USD 57.3
VENEZUELA 6 12/9/2020 USD 60.5
VENEZUELA 7.65 4/21/2025 USD 61.7
VENEZUELA 8.25 10/13/2024 USD 64.3
VENEZUELA 9.25 5/7/2028 USD 69
VENEZUELA 9 5/7/2023 USD 68.3
VENEZUELA 7 12/1/2018 USD 69.8
VENEZUELA 7.75 10/13/2019 USD 70.8
VENEZUELA 9.25 9/15/2027 USD 71.5
VENEZUELA 9.25 9/15/2027 USD 72.3
VENZOD - 189000 9.375 1/13/2034 USD 67.8
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