By Jumaane Williams, Citylimits.org “While revised zoning enables new structures, what other structures can we put in place to ensure that rising developments aren’t accompanied by still-rising rents?” On Thursday, the City Council is set to vote on “City of Yes”—a plan to increase housing production, put forward by the mayor and adjusted to be significantly […]
Photo credit: SouFLoTV Family members confirmed to NBC6 that the man shot and killed in Plantation on Saturday was the suspect’s stepfather. The suspect remains at on the run. Plantation police stated on Saturday afternoon that the incident, which occurred on West Sunrise Boulevard and NW 65th Avenue, was a “domestic situation.”
By Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation The Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed two adult cases of the Oropouche virus disease (OROV) in Barbados. OROV, which circulates in Central and South America and the Caribbean, can be transmitted to humans through bites from midges (commonly known as sand flies) and certain Culex mosquitoes, both commonly found in bushy […]
By Victoria Francis, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: Ryan Rodrick Beiler / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. State and local communities are at the forefront of shaping the lives of […]
Posted by Adriel Orozco | IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: Rena Schild / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. In less than two months, President-elect Donald Trump will begin his second […]
By Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY Splitting 31 to 20, those voting in favor cited the high cost of housing, while opponents raised concerns about funding and who will ultimately benefit. A divided City Council gave the go-ahead Thursday on an update of the city’s zoning codes projected to create new capacity to construct up to […]
By Amir Khafagy, Documented NY Newly arrived from Guyana and with a pregnant wife at home, Jermaine Cranmore, 34, was looking for a job. Sipping on a drink at a local cafe in Richmond Hill, Queens, Cranmore struck up a conversation with a fellow countryman. As it turned out, his new acquaintance happened to be […]
Another CARICOM Member State has ratified the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement). Saint Lucia deposited its Instruments of Ratification on 26 November 2024, joining Belize and Barbados in ratifying the BBNJ […]
By Juergen T Steinmetz,eturbonews The Ageless Tourism collection is a new group of hotels and destinations that better attract, serve, and retain the business of 60+ travelers. Ageless Tourism reminds the travel and tourism industry to recognize this demographic’s immense economic potential and unique needs. The Ageless Tourism Recognition Program has emerged as a crucial initiative for […]