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To the Government

of Antigua and Barbuda

2018

CNET Antigua, Friars Hill Road, Suite 5, St. John’s Antigua

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© 2017 CNET INTERNATIONAL. All Rights Reserved

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Executive Summary…………………………………………..……………………………………….3

Strategic Partnership....…………………………………….…………………………………...4,5

Objectives………………………………………………….………………………………………….....6

Deliverables ………………………………………………………………………………………….... 7

Project Components ……………………………………………………………………………….. 8

Hydroponics ………………………………………………………………………………………….....9

Aquaculture ..……………………………………….…………………………….……………….... 10

Mega Farm ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 11

Solar Plant …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12

Barbuda Open Market ………………………………………………………………..………... 13

(CIST) Caribbean Institute of Sustainable Technology……………….…..………...14

New Job Creation ……………………………………………….……………………..……………15

Compliance ……………………………………………………………………………………………..16

CNET Engineering & Planning Team……………..………..………..17,18,19,20,21,22

Development Partner (SEAL Construction) .......................................23,24,25

Project Flow Chart ………………………………………………………………….………………26

Executive Team…………………………………………………………….…………...... 27, 28,29

Corporate Support ………………………………………………………………………………… 30

Advisor Board ………………………………………….…………………………..… 31,32,33.34

Charity Outreach …………………………………………………..……………..… 35,36,37,38

ICO Development Coin ……………….…………………………………………………..…39,40

Content Page:

CA&B Enterprise Ltd, better know as CNET ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, is a legally registered company in

Antigua and Barbuda and is a subsidiary company of CNET International,

CNET ANTIGUA (CNET) is a privately run consortium of strategic partners in the community

development and renewable energy sector. Our mission is to create sustainable communities

through a network of building initiatives that focus on sustainability and growth to proliferate

development and autonomy of independent countries.

CNET Antigua recognizes the need to improve and advance agricultural initiatives in Antigua and

Barbuda and throughout the Caribbean. We will focus on integrating state-of-the-art technology, and

develop solutions that will ensure that food and nutrition are safe; all of which contributes to a

secure, independent nation. In addition, the quest to improve farmers’ profit and livelihoods, the

intensification of adaptation of climate change mitigation measures, and the need to regulate the

local market environment is enveloped in the establishment and promotion of the smart model E-

friendly Antigua and Barbuda HACCAP (Hazard Analysis Certified Control Point) Pack-house Complex.

The vision for the Complex captures a state-of-the-art investment that seeks to develop and maintain

long-term multi-generational programs which will foster the natural, social and economic aspects of

agricultural production in Antigua and Barbuda. The Complex will also continue to ensure sustainable

agricultural practices. Sustainable agriculture in Antigua and Barbuda is directly related to the

inclusive growth and the need for social and economic cohesion.

Antigua and Barbuda have tremendous potential for the growth of renewable energy, improved

water harvesting mechanisms, improved waste management, and education/training. CNET Antigua

intends to revolutionize Antigua and Barbuda’s Agriculture Sector and the total Antigua and

Barbuda’s economy by employing new, modernized farming techniques and taking advantage of

present day technology to aid in its utility operations. This alliance will also undertake the issue of

under production and low-value addition along the value chain, inadequate water supply, and

fluctuating power supply that presently challenges the growth of the sector and inhibits the

dependence of the population on other countries for meeting its food consumption requirements.

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Executive Summary:

© 2017 CNET ANTIGUA. All Rights Reserved

Today, CENT Antigua – and their strategic partners have forged an alliance with local Antigua and

Barbuda farmers’ organization - TFPC (Team Fresh Produce Cooperative – CaFAN Caribbean Farmers

Network) to establish a multi-faceted agriculture enterprise. The primary purpose of this alliance is to

bridge the gap that presently exists throughout the Caribbean island’s most thriving sector- tourism,

and it’s most underdeveloped sector - agriculture. The alliance will advance solutions focused on

enhancing food production, ensuring the available and reliable quality of locally-grown produce to

support tourism- based industries, as well as to increase the choices for local consumers.

About TFPC

Local Antigua/Barbuda Farmers Cooperative

• Team Fresh Produce Cooperative is the CaFAN- Antigua representative.

• CaFAN – Caribbean Farmers Network as the name suggests is a network of regional farmers’ which currently spans 15 CARICOM countries.

• CaFAN was established in 2002 as an umbrella farmers’ organization for the Caribbean with a mandate to represent farmers regionally.

• The main goal of CAFAN is to improve the quality of life for farmers, especially small farm families throughout the Caribbean.

• TFPC was official registered in 2009 and is governed and operated by a Board of directors.

• Local membership 62 (12 female youths, 14 male youths, 8 female adults, 28 male adults)

Organization's Mission

• Provide fresh, high quality produce to its markets.

• Bridge the gap between agriculture and tourism.

• Improve the livelihood of its members.

• Train and equip its members to adhere to modern agricultural policies and procedures.

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Strategic Partnership:


Pamella is a dedicated, committed individual and team-player with an established track record of representation and advocacy in agriculture and for civil Society Organizations. She is a driver of innovation and creativity in the agriculture sector and is passionate about education as a means of empowerment and as such will continue to exhibit unwavering commitment to the cause and issues of Farmers in the Caribbean Region.Her academic achievements include: BSc. Education Leadership and Management, MSc. Organizational Management, Certificate Initiating and Planning Projects, Certificate - Budgeting and Scheduling Projects , Certificate -Managing Project Risks and Changes. Pamella, represented Caribbean Farmers at the United Nations 3rd International Conference in Apia Samoa in 2014:

As President of Team Fresh Produce Cooperative (TFPC)

• TFPC will work with CNET International to develop the CaFAN Agriculture Complex

• TFPC will work with CNET International in creating an Advisory Board to be comprised of individuals

from varying disciplines and who are deemed to have the capacity to provide the quality of advice

needed.

• TFPC agrees to fully support and to patronize the CaFAN Agriculture Complex by buying 100% of its

saleable produce to businesses in Antigua and Barbuda, and throughout the Caribbean and United

States.

• TFPC agrees to use its affiliation with its sister organizations in its 15 member country to expand business opportunities in Antiguan and Barbuda.

Strategic Partnership:

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Representative of Caribbean Farmers: Speech at UN 3rd International SIDS Conference

https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/index.php?page=view&nr=872&type=12&menu=1807&template=1042&play=1174

Ms Pamella R. ThomasPresident TFPC


https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/index.php?page=view&nr=872&type=12&menu=1807&template=1042&play=1174

Objectives:

It is on these premises that CA&B Enterprise, aka CNET ANTIGUA and its local partners will implement a

phased approach to develop, implement, and operate systems and technology that will make life easier for

the people and government of Antigua and Barbuda.

The Information compiled on the potential market for locally grown produce, water production, renewable

energy need, and training need are all based on surveys and interviews that were carried out by the CNET

Team.

CNET ANTIGUA’s mission is to increase economic growth for Antigua and Barbuda through Public-Private

Partnership agreements. We intend to do so in the most environmentally and economically sustainable

manner possible as we strive to empower the local communities, while making Antigua and Barbuda the

“Economic Powerhouse” it is envisioned to be.

In compliance with the laws and regulations of the government of Antigua and Barbuda, CNET ANTIGUA and

its partners will strive to achieve the following objectives:

1. Obtain ninety-nine (99) years least for eighty (80) acres of agriculture lands

2. Phase I, establish a multi-operational agriculture complex

3. Operate a mega Fruits and Vegetables Farm

4. Phase II, Operate a Renewable Energy plant

5. Phase III, Set-up an Atmospheric Water production plant

6. Phase IV, Start The CNET’s Institute of Sustainable Technology (CIST)

7. Phase V, Build an open marketplace on the Island of Barbuda

CNET has identified strategic partners with advanced and efficient technological solutions and services to

address the objectives for Antigua and Barbuda. It is the intention of CNET to continue to identify solutions,

technology, and partners for these objectives based on the results of studies, changes, needs of the people,

industry, and the needs presented by the government of Antigua and Barbuda.

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Deliverables: The specific deliverables of this alliance will consist of the following activities and programs:

➢ Distribution processing plant

➢ Renewable energy facility

➢ Water generation facility

➢ Hydro/Aquaculture facility

➢ Education/Training/Jobs

➢ Micro/buffer financing

➢ Expansion of TFPC – Mega Farm

➢ Access to low-interest rate financing for local farmers

➢ Increase in local agriculture production

Potential Site Location

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1.Multi-operational sustainable agriculture and energy complex:

• Distribution processing plant

• Increase in local agriculture production

• Timely and affordable agriculture land preparation

services

• Meeting and Workshop Centre

• Administrative offices

• Safe, nutritious, reliable and consistent supply of

local produce to hotels, restaurants, supermarkets,

etc.

Project Components:

• Agro-processing/manufacturing

• State-of-the-art technology

• Access to low-interest rate financing for

local farmers

• Conference facility

• Seven-day (7) payment period for

farmers

• Training in several key areas in agriculture

development

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Hydroponic Technology:

Strategic Partner

Mission

The CaFan Agriculture Complex will be exploring many types of new technologies in the areas of

hydroponics, aquaponic and traditional farming. As two of the organizations in consideration, CNET-

INTL anticipates teaming with AmHydro and GrowPonics to develop the first hydroponic farms, for the

purpose of supplying quality produce to the complex.

Farmers will have the opportunity to grow and drop their products off for payment, creating a one-

stop shop for the Farmers on the island. The center will also grow fruits and vegetables that the island

currently imports, resulting in a reduced cost to the people, and growing more of what is produced on

the island for consumption and export.

AmHydro has designed and built innovative, hydroponic systems for over 30 years. We manufacture

and help install food-grade growing systems for small and large operations. Our systems are operating

in over 60 countries and in many of the United States. They range in size from 5-plus feet (for

hobbyists and educators) to multiple acres for commercial suppliers of Whole Foods and Costco.

https://amhydro.com/

Growponics Ltd. designs and builds automated greenhouses that use modern agronomics and high

technology to maximize food/plant production and profitability on crop yields grown 365 days a year,

specializing in a unique, shallow-bed, rotating using hydroponic growing methods.

http://www.growponics.co.uk/

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https://amhydro.com/

http://www.growponics.co.uk/

Aquaculture Technology:

Strategic Partner

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CNET-Antigua intent to team up with such companies like Water Farmers and other manufacturers

to develop the first Aquaculture projects, for the purpose of supplying quality fish and shrimp to

Antigua and the other markets.

Water Farmers will provide turnkey Aquaculture solutions around the world, Water Farmers is

Toronto’s premier professional aquaponic consulting group. We are committed to delivering

technology-based food security solutions for our clients, and driven by our belief in the value of

hyper-local whole foods. With active projects in Canada, the Middle East, and Asia, ranging from

hobby to commercial scale, Water Farmers is an industry leader in aquaponic system design.

As consumers gain awareness of the importance of consuming local and sustainable food, demand

for high-quality food products is increasing. Aquaponic technology offers productive customized

systems that implement a Cradle to Cradle philosophy, utilizing fish waste to provide nutrients for

food crops. Our greenhouses are designed for site-specific conditions, and flourish in a variety of

climatic conditions using local materials and resources whenever possible.

While technology can be used to excessively alter the science of food production, organic nutrient

processing systems such as Aquaculture present an exciting opportunity for modern farmers. Amidst

a flood of marketing messages and social stigma around food products, using an appropriate means

of production is paramount. Our intent is to translate our philosophy and vision into practical and

feasible solutions at all scales.

https://www.waterfarmers.ca/


https://www.waterfarmers.ca/

MEGA FARM

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Mega Farm

The CaFan Agriculture Complex Mega Farm will grow fruits and vegetables that the island

currently imports, resulting in a reduced cost to the people, and growing more of what is

produced on the island for consumption and export.

The vision for the Complex captures a state-of-the-art investment that seeks to develop and

maintain long-term multi-generational programs which will foster the natural, social and

economic aspects of agricultural production in Antigua and Barbuda.


SOLAR PLANT

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Solar Power Plant and Storage Battery

The CNET Antigua Solar Farm and Battery Storage will be a 10 Megawatt (MW) photovoltaic power

station in the Island of Antigua. The PV and battery system (and related bi-directional inverter, power

control electronics, etc.) sized to compare with solar thermal with 10-hour storage on capacity factor

basis (52%).

Battery round trip has a DC efficiency of 90% (including auxiliary losses). The System has a 20-year

useful life, although in practice the unit may perform longer.

It uses approximately 1.5 million cadmium telluride modules made by a US thin-film manufacturer.


Barbuda Open-Air Market

The Barbuda Open Market:

As an extension of the CaFan Agriculture Complex, on the Island of Barbuda, which is governed

by Antigua, CNET Antigua will build an open market where citizens and merchants can sell

goods to each other for local consumption and export.

A summary of the environs for the Island of Barbuda, presented herein, are extractions from

various reports and the history of the Island. The report is intended to provide a background

against which a “central marketplace” gains credibility.

The island of Barbuda has fertile geology to support a variety of agriculture activities. Recent

reports indicate agricultural land to be approximately 30% of the Island. A sustained major

agricultural market is the result of the efforts of the local small-scale commercial farming that

provides products for the local population. Fruit, vegetables, and livestock produced on the

Island are exported throughout the Caribbean, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Export

products include fruit and vegetable and livestock. Trade also includes trading activity with

French, Guadeloupe, Martinique, St. Barthelemy, and Japan.

Marine and inland venues make up Barbuda’s fisheries which are a network of mostly small-

scale commercial fishing. Fisheries contribute about half of the GDP from all agricultural sectors

and are a significant contribution to narrowing the trade deficit.

“LOCAL QUALITY PRODUCTS”:

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(CIST) Caribbean Institute of Sustainable Technology

In an effort to improve education, unemployment and create workforce development opportunities for the citizens

of Antigua and Barbuda, CNET INTERNATIONAL and their associates will maintain the Caribbean Institute of

Sustainable Technology. This Institute will be established during the initial construction phase of the development

and remain in operation with the following mission, and purpose, and goal:

Mission: Establish programs focused on capacity building and workforce development

activities to increase and include qualified citizens who wish to participate.

Purpose: To provide technical assistance/services to attract, train, and retain local vendors,

contractors and individuals who provide goods and services to the citizens.

Goal: We aim to issue at least 80% of the construction to local subcontractors and the

labor force. As this program continues to gain more financial support through

unique programs, we anticipate, in the first two years, that we will create approximately

400 to 500 short and long-term jobs across various industries for the citizens of

Antigua and Barbuda.

The Institute will be operated by CNET ANTIGUA with an advisory Board having members from the city and county

government; business and industry; workforce organizations; and local citizens. The Board shall provide advice and

assistance to assure the successful mission of the Institute.

The initial programs for the Institute will target and address workforce needs that align with sustainable activities

for the development of Antigua and Barbuda. The Institute will remain in operation after construction to continue

its mission with a targeted initiative to sustain workforce initiatives within the country and abroad.

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New Job Creation

NEW JOB CREATIONANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

The job positions listed below are, at a minimum, necessary for oversight and administrative functions related to CNET programs and activities to assure successful program delivery. These job positions are not, by any means, intended to replace currently existing position in Antigua and Barbuda that have related functions or services. Instead, all new services and job positions are designed to complement existing job positions while ensuring the successful installation, management, operations, servicing, and technology transfer of the systems and services for all CNET projects.

Energy• Director of Innovative Energy Solutions• Solar Energy Manager• Bio Energy Manager

Education (CIST) Caribbean Institute of Sustainable Technology• Administrator, (CIST)• Deputy Administrator• Program Coordinator

Sanitation-Waste and Water • Coordinator of Water • Coordinator of Sanitation and Waste Manager • Coordinator of Pollution Reduction

Agriculture• Farmers Outreach Program Director• Warehousing Director• Open-Air-Market Manager• Transportation and Distribution Director• Research and Development Coordinator

Construction• Coordinator of Workforce Development• Skills Training Coordinator

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Complaints

OBJECTIVE:

CARIRI, as CNET’s Lead Structural Compliance Officer. CARIR, aims to be a national and regional focal point for

technology and innovation, playing a leadership role in providing value added technological solutions to the

manufacturing and service sectors, as well as public sector entities, designed to enhance efficiency, competitiveness

and viability, foster new business creation, improve the quality of life and promote sustainable development

CARIRI will provide CNET a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP compliance design of a multi

operational agriculture complex in Antigua and therefore, by extension, undertake process development and

equipment specification for each product associated with the processing facility, the agro-processing facility and egg

storage facility.

Note: the GMP/HACCP compliant design will provide layouts of infrastructure and equipment for elements of the

complex that directly impact food safety only and does not relate to architectural drawings of the buildings. An

architect will be responsible for translating these designs into architectural drawings. CARIRI is available for review

of architectural drawings to ensure adherence to GMP/HACCP design as well as monitoring during building

execution phase.

BACKGROUND:

CARIRI was honored to have been selected by the World Association of Industrial and Technological Research

Organizations (WAITRO) to be the Regional Focal Point (RFP) Coordinator for the Latin America and Caribbean

region.

In this capacity, and as a founding member of this prestigious body headquartered in Malaysia, we have access to

the experience, technical know-how and breakthrough research of over 160 Research and Technology organizations

from over 70 countries.

We can facilitate the international linkages and high level networking that companies and governments need to put

their organizations and economies on the cutting edge

As the RFP Coordinator for Latin America and the Caribbean, we prepare annual work programs focusing on the

areas of research needed most urgently by our members. We are also working to deepen collaboration among the

21 similar organizations in this region, promote linkages with other RFPs, and drive joint projects that promote the

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Engineering & Planning

Tolleson Limited Company (TLC) as Director of Engineering for CNET, they will provide oversight

and corporate management for civil engineering, planning, and design services for its projects.

TLC specializes in civil and energy efficient works that interact with the land, water and air.

These typically include buildings, roads, dams, education facilities, solid waste management,

municipal water, and sewer utilities. Tolleson Limited will identify local engineering and

architectural consultants to provide the services required for each project.

The Tolleson group and its subsidiaries have been providing professional engineering services

for more than 15 years. They specialize in geo-civil engineering that supports municipal

infrastructure, environmental and land development projects.

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Past Project

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The Caracol Industrial Park is a $300 million project built on a 617-acre site in the North-West Department of

Haiti, in collaboration of the Haitian Government, the US State Department and the Inter-American

Development Bank. The giant park, which includes a water-treatment plant, a worker housing not far from

the facility and a 10 mega-water power, plant will create 65.000 direct employment and will be responsible

for an estimated 20.000 indirect jobs.

The industrial park official opened in October 22, 2012. The industrial park construction has faced a lot of

criticism from many concerned environmentalists, farmers, and labor advocates. To clear the way for the

construction of the park, the Haitian Government hat to evict 366 farmers from their rightfully own, very

fertile land. The anchor tenants, SNH Global, is a South Korean clothing manufacturer with labor relations

record, especially in Guatemala, here it operates many factories, is also of many concerns.

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$41 million grant for the fifth and last phase

if the Caracol Industrial PARK (CIP), the main manufacturing hub in northern Haiti. The CIP contributes to

economic development in the north of the country, a priority for the Haitian government, by offering

attractive conditions for companies to invest and generate formal employment. The current of the project

aims to create 5,400 new jobs, of which about two-thirds will be filled by women. By 2016 CIP employed

7,620 workers, and its goal is to reach 20,000 positions by 2020.

The industrial park also helps strengthen Haiti’s economic diversification and export profile. The latest grant

from the IDB, which has contributed a total US$200.5 million to the project since 2011, will finance

construction of factory shell and other infrastructure at the CIP. It will also support SONAPI, the Haitian

government agency in charge of industrial parks, in its efforts to monitor and enforce environmental, social,

health, and safety rules. SONAPI will also develop a business plan to ensure its long-term sustainability.

During the projects initial stages, industrial buildings, internal roads, a wastewater treatment plant and water

purification plant were built. The US government donated power plan that provides energy to CIP factories

as well as to come 9,000 households in nearby communities. The IDB is Haiti’s leading multilateral donor.

Since in the 2010 earthquake it has approved more than US$1.25 billion in grant for agriculture, water and

sanitation, energy, education, transport, private sector development, and employment projects, as well as

for strengthening government institutions.


CNET Antigua: Strategic Civil Engineering & Planning Partner

Past Projects

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The Caracol Industrial Park, Haiti


Apparel industry is predominant employer with commitment of 60, 000 jobs at build-out. Wages are

poverty level

Past Projects

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Past Projects

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USAID and IBD funded basic housing for workforce. Includes 600 SF Units with water, sewer and power.


CNET Antigua: Strategic Civil Engineering & Planning Partner

Project: Stormwater Quality Modeling NPS Grant / Withers Swash Outfall Location: Myrtle Beach / Grand Strand, South Carolina Client/Owner: NASA sponsored / USC VIP Description: Remote sensing & modeling of NPS pollution along developed urban coastal zone.

Project: Resort Hotel Master Plan Location: Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Client/Owner: Leeward Village Hotel Development Description: 130,000 SF / 4 Star Hotel 130,000 SF Commercial Pro-Forma & Feasibility Status/Date: Program Manager and partner in hotel-resort master plan.

Project: Plasma Arc / Waste to Energy Renewable Energy Feasibility Study Location: Richland County, South Carolina Client/Owner: Private Client Description: Engineer-of-Record for preliminary planning and technology feasibility for MSW waste to energy plant using refuse derived fuel. 500 ton / day capacity evaluation. Conceptual pro-forma term sheet using 500 TPD refuse generating 40 MW output.

Project: MSW / Waste Transfer Facility Plan Location: Richland County, South Carolina Client/Owner: Private Client Description: Program Manager and engineer-of-record for civil master plan on 200 acre property. Includes air curtain incinerator, tire recycling and MSW transfer station.

Project: Turn-Key Geo-Civil Site Earthwork Location: Stone Creek Development Pineville/Charlotte, North Carolina Client/Owner: CENTEX Homes c/o John Brunner Description: Design Engineer-of-Record for all land development and soil/concrete/pavement QA certifications. Provided full time PE-crew during 3-plus year rapid build out of Centex development.

Past Projects

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Development Partner

Crypto Currency

Chescot Brownie, Director of Construction for CNET Antigua. Mr. Brownie has been the

president and CEO of SCCL for 22 years. He has excelled as a real estate investor and has

established extensive relationships in the business, social and political communities. Mr.

Brownie continues to lead the dynamic development of Seal Construction and its related

companies to achieve diversification of the group.

Our business involves building construction and related activities. Since its founding in 1994, the

company has developed capabilities in project planning, building construction and civil

engineering works.

We operates a high-volume concrete batching plant from which concrete is supplied to its own

projects as well as to other development projects in western Jamaica. The company also hires

out construction equipment and provides technical consulting in several areas of construction

and real estate development.

SEAL Construction, over the past seven years, they have made substantial investments in

cast-in-place building forms, heavy equipment, and fabrication equipment that allows them

to construct quality affordable structures in the Caribbean region. They have successfully

completed a number of affordable housing and commercial projects, as shown in this

document.

We utilize a cast-in-place building system that allows them to construct structures in a

drastically reduces time. For example, in affordable housing, once the concrete is poured

into the cast, their processes allow them to complete the home and provide occupancy

within 18 working days. With our current inventory of forms along with the assistance of

other innovative technologies and methods, we can construct upwards of 4000 residences

annually.

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Phase 1 : 850, 1 & 2 Bedroom homes (Completed)

Phase 2 : 300, 1 & 2 Bedroom homes(Under Construction)

Cast-in-Place Building System

Past Projects

An Affordable Housing Project Cast-in-Place Building System

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Marine Point: 9 Townhouses and 2 Apartments on the water front.

Counter Point: 15 Townhouse units Sterling Manor: 24 Townhouse units

Riviera: 30 Townhouses and 6 Studios over looking the city of Montego Bay.

The Palmyra Resort & Spa at Rose Hall, Montego Bay

Past Projects

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Executive Team

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Clarence W. Hill, Ph.D. Vice President and Director of Development,

Transportation, and Education

brings extensive experience in the areas of real property acquisition and

development. He has 30 years of entrepreneur experience in architectural

design and planning; master planning and related engineering

services. Dr. Hill has 23 years of higher education experience as an

educator and administrator in the fields of vocational education,

engineering, technology, and transportation. Builder types include single

and multi-family residential; commercial–supermarket and health care

facilities, churches, office and restaurant facilities; educational facilities

(public school and university). He served as an advisor on national and

local policy and program development matters to the USDOT, State DOTs,

the National Congressional Black Caucus, Central Midlands Council of

Government, and the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce (Small and

Minority Business Advisory Board).

President/CFO and Founder of CNET International, Errol Bailey, He is a successful

entrepreneur who has worked in various industries including real estate sales and

development, marketing and promotion, and product development and distribution.

Bailey is a graduated of the DeVry Institute of Technology. His career achievements

include a strong history of successful delivery of on time turnkey results as a

contractor. He has distinguished himself and has earned respect in the contracting

business ranging from single-family housing to completing mixed-use multi-million

dollar projects. Mr. Bailey has established long-lasting professional relationships in

the banking, government, entertainment and nonprofit industries. Bailey's leadership

and management skills have gained creditability in the Southeast United States and

the Caribbean nations.

Errol Bailey

Dr. Clarence Hill


Executive Team

Andy Tollison, As Director of Engineering for CNET International, brings with him more

than 20 years professional engineering experience in roadway and pavement projects in

four southeastern states and the Caribbean he is an authority on flexible pavement

designs, alternative base stabilization, and rural pave-in-place programs. He has served

as engineer-of-record for all dirt roads studies in Richland County since 2007 and is

engineer-of-record for the Richland County Alternate Low Volume Pave-In-Place

program. Tolleson is a lifelong resident of Columbia and holds BS and MS degrees in civil

engineering. He has held board license Professional Engineering registration in five

states and has significant international experience in Haiti and the Caribbean. He holds

post licensure as a Diplomate in the Academy of GeoProfessionals (D.GE). He is

accepted into the International Construction Project Management Association (ICPMA),

and formerly in the International Society of Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering

(ISSMFE). He has held four elected positions within the American Society of Civil

Engineers (ASCE) – Midlands Branch and is currently a member of the US Chamber of

Commerce. He is experienced in flexible and rigid pavement design using AASHTO and

FAA design methodology and has made technical presentations on pavement condition

rating at International conference in Toronto.

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Dr. Robert E. Hill, Vice President of Operations and Administration. He has

functioned as a sole practitioner of law for some 18 years (retired) and 30+ years in

corporate America in senior executive positions including public, private and non-

profit sectors. Additionally, Hill served in the capacity of Assistant Secretary of Labor,

Divisional Director, Legislative Fiscal Analyst and Legal Council; all for the State of

Louisiana. Dr. Hill served the State of South Carolina, Department of Public Safety as

Co-Principal Investigator by developing a statewide Hazardous Material Risk

Management Plan. He has an earned Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy and

Environmental Law, a Juris Doctor Degree, a Master of Public Administration, and a

Liberal Arts Degree in Political Science. He has served on varied Doctoral Boards as

well as a total of some 20 years in the capacity of Associate , Research , and Adjunct

Professor at South Carolina State University.

Andy Tollison

Dr. Robert Hill


Executive Team

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Paul McLennan, CTO for CNET International. Mr. McLennan is a business executive and entrepreneur that has experience in technology, business development, marketing, sales and has managed the life cycle of large technological projects in many industries. As CTO and head of Business development for Casewide corp., he implemented and maintained business processes in D.C. Government's "Office of Procurement (OP)", and Department of Transportation (DOT) by using company’s patented software and object oriented database to plan the life cycle of the software as it pertained to each Governments departments’ business process.

Nicole Murray, VP of Business Development, Miss. Murray has extensive experience in project development, strategic planning, marketing, and sponsorship. Throughout her journey, she has carved out a broker and project consultant niche in the areas of project funding, resource alignment and project management in several industries including real estate, content production, events, product launch, and new business development.

Paul McLennan

Nicole Murray

Blockchain Solution Architect for CNET International. Cindy is a blockchain professional with a strong background in bioinformatics and public health. She is active in the cryptocurrency space as a developer and advisor and has 20+ years of full stack development experience.

She holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of British Columbia and a PhD in Computational Molecular Biology and Genome Sciences from the University of Washington, and is passionate about applying distributed ledger technologies to problems in the developing world.Cindy Reichel


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http://www.cardi.org/country-offices/antigua-barbuda/

http://www.gardc.org/about-us/

http://www.iica.int/en/countries/antigua-and-barbuda

The Gilbert Agricultural & Rural Development Center (GARD Center) is a leading training facility, targeting youth and women providing positive entrepreneurial and employment alternatives.The Center is celebrating twenty-seven years of existence serving the people of Antigua and Barbuda

The Director General-elect of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) for the period 2018-2022, Manuel Otero, is certain that renovated technical cooperation has the capacity and duty to contribute better to the strengthening of agriculture and rural well-being in the Americas, as well as to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) approved by the United Nations

Over the years, the Caribbean agricultural agenda has continued to be guided / driven by the sequence of initiatives/reports following the declaration of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, July, 1973. These include the Regional Transformation Programme for Agriculture (RTP),

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http://www.cardi.org/

http://www.cardi.org/country-offices/antigua-barbuda/

http://www.gardc.org/about-us/

http://www.iica.int/en/countries/antigua-and-barbuda

Advisor Board

CaFAN Agriculture Complex Board

Role of Advisory Board

The advisory Board for the CaFAN Agriculture Complex is made up of individuals who have demonstrated

unique knowledge and skill. Members of the advisory Board are a cross section of the community (private,

government, and industry) to assure broad prospectives are integrated into the solutions for the facility. Each

member of the advisory Board shall be appointed to serve a term of three years.

Assembled to assist the Board of Directors by completing specific initiatives, the advisory Board shall provide

input and advice to the Board of Directors on policy development matters. It shall generate advice and

guidance to assure an orderly, progressive development leading to the successful implementation of the

complex’s programs and operation.

Among the role and responsibilities of the Board are public and community relations; providing feed back to the

staff on programmatic issues; program evaluation; provide technical expertise, and serve as advocates for the

complex and its programs and services.

The following individuals represent the inaugural membership for the CaFAN Agriculture Complex Advisory

Board:

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Joy-Ann is a graduate of The Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. She holds a certificate in Teacher Education and a first degree in Psychology with a background in Religious studies from Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She attended City University of New York- The College of Staten Island. She’s currently an Education Officer with the Ministry of Education in Antigua and Barbuda, and is an alumnus of the U.S. State Department’s premier exchange program, the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). Joy-Ann also has a passion for agriculture development in Antigua and Barbuda and believes in the sector’s potential to attain the United Nation’s SDG’s (Sustainable Development Goals).

Ruth is passionate about integrated development that impacts people. She is trained in development economics with a focus on project appraisal, Ruth received a Master's Degree in International Development Economics from Yale University. One of her keen interests is in appropriate technologies that make life better for vulnerable people and brings about empowerment. She is the GEF Small Grants Programme National Coordinator. Ruth is also the Deputy Director of the Marine Ecosystems Protected Areas (MEPA) Trust, and currently a Member of the GEF Technical Advisory Board/National Climate Change Board. Ruth is active in the northwest community of Antigua, supporting the implementation of Antigua and Barbuda’s first Adaptation Fund project via the direct access modality.

Ruth V. Spencer

Joy-Ann P Harrigan


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J’moul has obtained a comprehensive education in private, European and international law. He has functioned as Deputy Director of Government Information Services, Legal Intern, and Research Officer. Francis is also certified in matters of Anti-Money Laundering, the Financing of Terrorism and Financial Crimes. Francis is a graduate of European Union possessing European Comparative and International Law, Public and International Law, Constitutional Law, Cyber Security Law, and Humanitarian Law. He has demonstrated skills in research, advocacy, leadership, and administrative support in legal and non-legal positions.

Yvonne is an entrepreneur of cleaners and bed and breakfast enterprises in Antigua and Barbuda for over 20 years. She is educated in several discipline's and certified as internet and advanced computer competent. Her expertise's are focused in interpersonal relations, business accounting and Human Resource Management.

Neil has been in the business of farming for over 20 years and has earned the converted title of ―Farmer of the year in Antigua and Barbuda for two consecutive years. He is also bi-lingual—English and Spanish. Mr Gomes owns and operates a sole proprietor Agricultural Enterprise in Antigua and Barbuda – Anointed Farms Professional Positions: Member, National Sanitary & Phytosanitary Board 2015 – Present Vice President, Team Fresh Produce Co-operative 2009 – Present

Yvonne V. Roberts-Williams

J'moul A. Francis

Neil O Gomes

Nancy K. Smith, Retired RN, Smiths' professional twenty seven years experiences are Critical Care Nurse RN at a Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center. She was then promoted to Nursing Supervisor over a 400 plus bed hospital. Her duties included staffing, Director over Resource Pool Staff, Code Blue Team leader. Her after hours responsibility for

Nancy K. Smith


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Smith, Retired Vice President of New Business Development, Smiths' professional experiences are over twenty five years in the Mail-order, Retail, Fulfillment and Manufacturing industries for Ecometry Corporation. During the twenty five plus years, she was the Vice President of New Business Development and was instrumental in helping to bring the company public in January 1999. She was also responsible for building the Domestic, European and New Technologies Divisions. She also was responsible for advising over 200 users of the Ecometry software system in the launching of their new businesses, global expansions and acquisitions.

Pheona is an Executive Officer within the Ministry of Tourism, Foreign Affairs and Immigration in Antigua and Barbuda. She is mandated to assists with supervisory responsibilities in the accounts department of said Ministry. After graduating from Community College Pheona went to work with the government of Antigua and Barbuda and upon gaining many experiences in administrative and general human resource which comes with career development, she decided to enhance her education and is presently enrolled in the Masters - Global Management programme at the University of Salford in Manchester, Switzerland. It is her desire following her studies to explore avenues to market and manage effectively locally and internationally the business which both she and husband operate.

Elijah is an accomplished Sales & Marketing Manager with over a decade of experience in the retail and hospitality sectors. He is also an ardent civil society advocate who established Volunteers United (Vu) - an NGO network that works with local, regional and international agencies to better mobilize and coordinate among NGOs within his community and across the region on varying issues including climate change, sustainable development, access to finance, agriculture and civic engagement. Elijah is also a serial entrepreneur who started his first business at the age of 15 years old; he is currently the CEO & Founder of The LocaL App; an Antigua and Barbuda based start-up that allows users to Explore, Trade and Review - local businesses, products, services, events, opportunities and more from across the Caribbean conveniently from their mobile phone.

Elijah J. James

Pheona S. Browne

Cynthia Smith

Sereno is certified in International Trade, Extension Programming and Rural Development. He is currently the Agriculture and Forestry Extension Officer of Excellence for the Ministry of Agriculture in Antigua and Barbuda, which includes the Supervision of extension officers, Farm Management and Record Keeping and GAP (Good Agriculture Practices) audit certification.He was responsible for introducing seedling production using seed trays, introducing warm season tomato and lettuce production in Antigua and Barbuda. His experience includes, participation in Rapid Reconnaissance assessment of Agricultural Areas for programme Development in Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Dominica .

Mr Benjamin Sereno


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Aldo has expertise's in Banking. He has worked in the Banking Industry for over 27 years in varying positions to include: Teller/Customer Service Rep, Proof Clerk, Cash Cage Custodian, Foreign Business Clerk and Account Manager. Mr McCoy is also involved in extra-curricula actives in the communities in Antigua and Barbuda. He works with youths in the National Cadet Corps and is also the General Secretary of the Antigua and Barbuda Basket Ball Association. His interest in Agriculture is from a perspective of healthy living and climate change mitigation.

Aldo C. McCOY

Vicki Barkley, Founder of Benefit Solutions in The Workplace, Barkley has specialized in the design, implementation, administration and services of Employee Benefit Plans for over 20 years. She provides employers with the right solutions when faced with making difficult decisions arising from the ever-increasing cost of health insurance. She developed a strategic approach which addresses the short-term needs with your long-term objectives in mind.

“Bill” born New York 1970, married with three daughters, attended State University at New York, Pace University and University of Pennsylvania.

Serial entrepreneur, business development strategic advisor and lives to help others. President and Board Member of local charitable community associations.

William Joseph Savinoa.k.a. “Bill

Vicki Barkley


Charity Outreach

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CNET CARES:

We do this not because we have to , its because that’s just who we are..

CNET aim to develop projects that have a forever lasting positive affect on the people we are

fortunate to cross paths with. With our company being multi-faceted across many industries,

we decided to create projects that not only affect how the world does business, but also how

the business we do affects the world, Children are the future.

Our business model create revenue streams from global impact initiatives, while making a

difference in the lives of the people who will use our products and services every day. This

allows us to give recurring donations to organizations in need, organizations like

ALPHA-B’s Orphanage and Half-way House for Battered Women and The Ministry of

Education, Science & Technology.

each one teach one..

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ALPHA-B’s Orphanage & Half-way House for Battered Women

ABOUT ALPHA-B’s:

Children are our heritage from God. The seventh-Day Adventist Church as instructed by God in James chapter 1, verse 27 has as a part of its church’s mission to care for the orphans and helpless among us, regardless of their creed, race or colour.It is with this profound belief that the SLM is pleased to support the dream of Nicola and Denzel Byles, devout Seventh day Adventist, to extend its program of welfare to become involved in this humble task of parenting and facilitating children from across the Eastern Caribbean States (ECS); Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, in need despite their religious affiliation. The developmental programs provided will help children in the areas of education, sports and entrepreneurship, thereby producing contributory citizens to society.

The church is aware that this is a task we could never accomplish without the helping hands of friends like CNET. We indeed pray that you will be encouraged to partner with us to give these children and at risk women the life and future they deserve.Alpha-B’s orphanage and Home for battered women is a program of the Seventh-day Adventist church and is poised to be a non-Governmental, Independent, Charity Organisation registered in Antigua and Barbuda.

Alpha-B’s will seek to provide extra-curricular activities through holiday camps and seminars aimed at spiritual guidance and counselling which will teach the children the word of God, life skill and values based on Biblical principles and moral ethics

Alpha-B’s Orphanage and Half-way House for battered women will be established on lands belonging to the church. The compound will also facilitate a dynamic complex being undertaken by the church and as outlined in the residential complex below..

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Project Rational:

Today, orphans and battered women remain a burden upon extended families and society. Extended families who themselves are already mostly living from hand to mouth and many of them are victims of low socio-economic living condition themselves. In a situation like that, these families who can hardly take care of their own children naturally find it almost impossible to take in an extra child. Orphans and At-risk children too, originate as parents succumb to fatal illness such as cancer, diabetes, Aids and other devastating circumstances like, divorce, sexual and physical abuse, alcoholism and drug abuse all of which perpetuates the problem creating an even more complex situation. In fact, this scenario has been played out over and over again, so that today we have another unique problem: households headed and managed by children themselves because all grownup relatives have perished or are incapable of parenting.

In this social context, battered women deserve a special focus. The battered women themselves are of course the primary victims. But the secondary victims are their children. Boys who witness their mothers being battered are more likely to commit acts of violence themselves. Girls who observe domestic violence are more likely to tolerate abusive partners as adults, thus subjecting another generation to the same sad dynamics. Battered women are dependent on societies and systems, which are not resilient and have too little resources to mitigate their circumstances. So, clearly, one point of intervention to break this cycle of violence would involve creating a place of solace and support for these women.

Mission:To care for, support and educate those suffering the worst hardship and distress as a result of national or natural disaster or by reason of social, personal or economic circumstances.

The groups identified as being in greatest need of support under this program are:➢ Orphans and Neglected Children➢ Battered women

Vision: To provide relief from suffering, for those in most distress and hardship, that they may have the opportunity to develop and live fulfilling and worthwhile lives.

Specific Objective: To provide for the developmental needs of orphans and battered women in Antigua and Barbuda and other ECS countries through spiritual and social education, counselling, training, socialization and vocational skills.

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On behalf of Mrs. Ezra Knowles, Grant Writer/Project Consultant for The Ministry of Education,

Science & Technology. Own mission of each project is to enhance and strengthen the Education

System in Antigua & Barbuda.

We welcomes the opportunity to work with CNET International for the purpose of providing social

and economic benefits of young citizens of Antigua and Barbuda.

Current Programs:

1. Aquaculture R&D Centre St Mary's Secondary

2. Literacy Centre Princess Margret Secondary

3. Signage Awareness for the Truancy Department

4. Early Childhood Centre Buckley's

moest-antigua.org

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http://moest-antigua.org/

ICO Development Coin

The Antiguan Development Coin,

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The government of Antigua and Barbuda is pleased to announce its support for the CNET

Investment development projects and charities for Antigua and Barbuda.

The projects are being funded by the Initial Coin Offering for Development (ICOD)

This will be the first Development ICO supported by the government.

This initial Development Coin will fund public/private partnership development projects and

charities in Antigua and Barbuda.

In the first Development Coin release, CNET will be receiving funds to develop a state-of- the- art

hydroponic plant along with the CaFAN Agriculture Complex. It will also fund a large solar power

plant with battery storage backup. CNET will create and fund a Micro-Finance institution on the

islands.

The state- of-the-art agriculture complex and off site mega farm will facilitate the production and

distribution of fruits and vegetables that the island currently imports, resulting in a reduced cost to

the people, and growing more of what is produced on the island for consumption and export.

The facility is also set to support export throughout the Caribbean and to the United States. This

will create a variety of jobs across many industries for Antiguans and Barbudans.

Farmers will have the opportunity to produce and drop their products for payment, creating a one-

stop shop for the farmers on the island.

ALPHA-B will be starting an orphanage and Home for at risk children and youths on the island of Antigua and

Barbuda

The second Development Coin Release for Antigua and Barbuda will fund development projects on

Barbuda, such as the Barbuda Open Market and Solar Farm resulting in the reduction of energy

cost and carbon footprint into the atmosphere.

The total number of tokens generated is 100 million, of which 55 percent will be available via

crowdfunding at $1 per Antigua Coin.

The Initial Development Coin Offering (IDCO) is based on the Ethereum blockchain, allowing the

use of features such as ewallets without the need to download the complete blockchain via

Metamask or MyEtherWallet, and trading with other altcoins

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