With the proper training, licensing, and protocols, you too can have the right to bear arms and explore the benefits of obtaining a concealed weapons permit. Forty-one states in the United States have “shall-issue” laws when it comes to concealed gun permits. This means that permits can get issued as long as citizens meet certain […]
Caribbean Bar Association Awards Gala Raises Funds for Scholarships, Hurricane Dorian Relief and Installs New Officers MIAMI – The Caribbean Bar Association (“CBA”) held its 23rd Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Marriott Miami Biscayne Bay, in Miami. The Gala is the primary fundraiser for the CBA’s Scholarship Program, […]
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson introduced today (Sept. 12th) the Bahamas TPS Act of 2019 (H.R. 4303), which would designate Temporary Protected Status for the Bahamas for 18 months. More than 1,500 victims have sought refuge in the United States in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. The 2017 U.S. Census American Community Survey found […]
There is no denying that facing a DUI charge can be incredibly stressful and scary. After all, the consequences of such a crime are rather severe. However, you shouldn’t get carried away by fear of your situation. While things may seem dire, it is important to realize that there is still a lot of options […]
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is revising the current naturalization test with improvements to ensure it continues to serve as an accurate measure of a naturalization applicant’s civics knowledge and that it reflects best practices in adult education assessments. The goal is to create a meaningful, uniform, and efficient test that will […]
TALLAHASSEE — Effective July 1, a new voter-approved law takes effect under the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act (FCIAA) that bans vaping and the use of e-cigarettes in workplaces. In November 2018, Florida voters overwhelmingly approved Amendment 9 that was enacted by the legislative commission and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on April 26. The […]
Alicia M. Phidd, Esq. becomes first female General Counsel of a Soccer Franchise in USL’s History Sarasota, Florida— Alicia M. Phidd, Esq. became the first female general counsel of a soccer franchise in USL’s history when she joined Sarasota Sports Management. LLC that owns Sarasota Metropolis FC. What Glass Ceiling? “My approach in executing my […]
The first drug court was founded in 1989 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Judge Stanley Goldstein decided to try a public health approach instead of imprisoning of addicted people. Many justice and treatment professionals were not satisfied with the system’s handling of addiction and mental illnesses. So, by 2013, there were about 2,400 drug courts all […]
In this world, there are many types of people. Some people live passively as if they’re just passing by through a busy street or quietly lining up on a crowded supermarket. They don’t participate more than they should. They shy away to the background, hoping not to catch the attention of the crowd. This type […]
MIAMI – In a 145-page federal ruling, U.S. District Judge William F. Kuntz of the Eastern District of New York issued a nationwide temporary injunction preventing DHS from terminating Temporary Protected Status, TPS, for Haitians. Kuntz said 50,000 to 60,000 Haitians and their U.S.-born children would suffer “irreparable harm” if the legal protection ended and […]
Six outstanding Jamaicans honoured with the 2019 Living Legacy Awards in Jamaica
“Service First,” say Senior Living Legends Jukie and Edith Chin KINGSTON, Jamaica – Juici Patties executives Jukie and Edith Chin, were among six outstanding Jamaicans honoured with the 2019 Living Legacy Awards, by the Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP). Jean Lowrie-Chin, CCRP founder, explained that the Living Legacy Awards are presented annually to persons over […]
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