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OAS Signs Agreement With Antigua And Barbuda Electoral Commission ST. JOHN'S, Antigua - The Organization of American States (OAS) Electoral Observation Mission in Antigua and Barbuda on Tuesday signed an agreement with the twin-island nation’s Electoral Commission for the hemispheric organization to observe the process culminating in general elections on Thursday, March 12. It marks the first...Read More... Federal And Local Law Enforcement Officials Seizing Millions Bound For Mexico WASHINGTON – A recent batch of large-scale cash seizures near the U.S.-Mexico border demonstrates a boost in readiness and attention to money trafficking activities in response to the current drug war raging in Mexico, a major priority for U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. On March 6, U.S. Customs...Read More... St. Kitts PM Douglas reaffirms governmen's strong support of the death penalty BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – The governing St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Administration of Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas has reaffirmed its strong support of the death penalty. “Our justice system allows the police to carry out investigations into a crime. If enough evidence is found to charge someone of an office, they receive...Read More... Free Homeowners Legal Assistance Program Provides Foreclosure Help To Residents of Miami Dade County MIAMI – Homeowners who are in any stage of foreclosure in Miami can now get the help they need during a FREE legal seminar designed to address homeowners’ rights and the types of foreclosure defenses available to them. The Homeowners Legal Assistance Program for the public will be held Saturday, March 14 at the Miami-Dade College...Read More... The OAS organizes meeting on human trafficking with representatives of civil society WASHINGTON - A Preparatory Meeting of representatives of the Civil Society with a view to the Second Meeting of National Authorities on Human Trafficking, that will take place in Buenos Aires (Argentina) from the 25th till the 27th of this month (March), began at the Organization of American States’ headquarters in Washington DC....Read More... European Union and Caribbean countries in Jamaica for forum on standardized drug treatments MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica - A trans-Atlantic study group seeks consensus on standardized information systems and needs assessment for the development of local public policies on drug treatment and rehabilitation. Fifty-five experts from 16 cities, representing 15 European Union and Caribbean countries, will meet in Montego Bay, Jamaica...Read More... Florida's Attorney General: Consumers Need to be Vigilant Against Scams TALLAHASSEE - Florida's Attorney General Bill McCollum today (March 2) joined with federal, state and local government agencies and national consumer advocacy organizations to launch National Consumer Protection Week (March 1-7). The week will highlight consumer education efforts across the nation and encourage everyone to...Read More... Bahamas Immigration Department Reviews Draft Legislation NASSAU, Bahamas – For the first time in close to 30 years, senior managers and administrators of the Bahamas Immigration Department participated in a workshop to review draft legislation and policies aimed at transforming the Department. Minister of State for Immigration the Hon Branville McCartney in his opening address at the...Read More... Haitian Women of Miami (FAMN),to rally to stop inhumane detentions and deportations South Florida Demands: “Stop Deportations of Haitians Now!” POMPANO BEACH - On Saturday, February 28th at 3:00 p.m. hundreds of Florida residents, including members of Haitian Women of Miami (FAMN), Haitian Citizen United Taskforce (HCUT), the Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC), Unite for Dignity and the Florida...Read More... Haitian Human Rights Attorney, Legal Educator, and Justice Advocate to receive Law Prize SANTA CLARA, Calif. - A human-rights attorney who fought for decades for justice and the rule of law under Haiti’s former dictatorship is the recipient of Santa Clara University School of Law’s 2009 Katharine and George Alexander Law Prize. Mario Joseph will receive the award March 8 at 6 p.m. at the Silicon Valley Capital Club....Read More...   First Previous

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