Islands

“Youth Justice Laws Under Fire: Staten Island’s Repeat Offender Highlights System’s Flaws”

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Staten Island, New York — A 21-year-old man with a long history of violent crime continues to be a source of concern for law enforcement, all thanks to the state’s Raise the Age Law. Lloyd Francis, who was first arrested at age 14, has accumulated a string of charges including attempted murder, robbery, and felony gun possession, yet suffered limited consequences due to the juvenile justice system’s leniency. Law enforcement reports indicate that Francis has been apprehended at least six times, racking up numerous serious charges, but has spent only about two years behind bars. … Read more

"Legal Showdown: Egyptian Lawyers Challenge Controversial Transfer of Tiran and Sanafir Islands to Saudi Arabia"

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Fifty-seven Egyptian lawyers have filed an appeal in Egypt’s Administrative Court, contesting a maritime border agreement signed with Saudi Arabia in August 2016. This agreement facilitates the transfer of sovereignty over the Red Sea islands of Tiran and Sanafir to Saudi Arabia, a move that has sparked significant controversy. Lawyer Ali Ayoub, who spearheaded the filing, stated that the appeal aims to suspend the ratification of the agreement, arguing it violates Article 151 of the Egyptian Constitution. The legal action also seeks to annul any repercussions arising from the agreement, asserting that the islands should … Read more

Canary Islands to Revamp Tourism Rules: New Strategy Aims to Preserve Housing and Curb Excessive Visitor Numbers

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Las Palmas, Spain — In an ambitious move to counter the escalating problem of overtourism, the government of the Canary Islands is proposing sweeping reforms to its tourism policies. These measures seek to preserve local housing availability for residents and maintain the idyllic allure that draws millions of visitors to the archipelago each year. The picturesque Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the coast of northwestern Africa, are renowned for their rugged volcanic terrain, verdant forests, and rich cultural heritage. However, the tourism boom in recent decades has begun to strain local resources, inflate housing … Read more

ETL Global Bolsters Canary Islands Presence by Merging with Pracan, Aiming to Enhance Client Services and Regional Expertise

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Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain – ETL Global, a major player in the global consultancy market, has announced the integration of Pracan into its network through an existing member firm, Cabrera Rodríguez ETL Global. This strategic move, completed in 2021, marks a significant step in ETL Global’s expansion within the Canary Islands. Armando Pérez Florido, managing partner at Pracan ETL Global, described the integration as a transformative development that broadens both the firm’s operational capabilities and its perspective. He emphasized that this advancement would enrich client services, streamline processes, and maintain the personalized attention that … Read more