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Departamento de la Familia desembolsa ayuda económica para compras de regreso a clases

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The content originally appeared on: Radio Isla TV

La secretaria del Departamento de la Familia (DF), Carmen Ana González-Magaz, y el administrador de la Administración de Desarrollo Socioeconómico de la Familia (ADSEF), Alberto Fradera Vázquez, anunciaron hoy el desembolso de $800 por menor estudiante que recibirán las familias participantes de la categoría C del Programa Temporal de Ayuda para Familias (TANF, por sus siglas en inglés) para la compra de uniformes y materiales para el regreso a clases.

 “A partir de mañana viernes las familias verán la ayuda reflejada en sus cuentas de la tarjeta única de la Familia. Exhortamos a que aprovechen y la utilicen durante este periodo de ventas sin el Impuesto de Ventas y Uso (IVU) para el regreso a clases y sientan un alivio al bolsillo. Continuaremos desarrollando otros esfuerzos para seguir apoyando a las distintas poblaciones que atendemos, una gestión es que es política pública del gobernador Pedro Pierluisi”, sostuvo la secretaria sobre la asistencia que este año beneficiará a 7,899 menores entre 5 y 17 años de 2,889 familias. 

Precisamente, este viernes 15 y sábado 16 de julio el Departamento de Hacienda permitirá la venta exenta del IVU para la mayoría de los artículos necesarios para el regreso a la escuela en agosto. 

“Estaremos distribuyendo un total de $3,593,600 en asistencia económica para el regreso a clases. Este año, la ayuda asciende a $800 por menor, que son $300 más que el año anterior. Esta cantidad varía de año en año, dependiendo de la cantidad de participantes elegibles. Estamos seguros de que las familias harán un buen uso de esta ayuda para que los estudiantes lleguen y estén preparados para el regreso a las salas de clases”, dijo, por su parte, Fradera Vázquez. 

La mayoría de las familias participantes de la categoría C del TANF son, principalmente, madres jefas de familia que están en programas de adiestramiento y búsqueda de empleo. Esta ayuda se suma a las ya entregadas por ADSEF para la población estudiantil, como el programa de asistencia para alimentos por pandemia (P-EBT), que resultan en un alivio al bolsillo para las familias puertorriqueñas. 

De hecho, este impacto económico es el segundo que anuncian esta semana, ya que el lunes el gobernador Pierluisi, González Magaz y Fradera Vázquez informaron el comienzo de un programa federal que proveerá ayuda económica a ciudadanos y familias que tengan atrasos en el pago de sus facturas de la luz con aviso de suspensión o desconexión, para el cual Puerto Rico recibió $36 millones.

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“Poliamor filiatorio”: la Justicia argentina reconoce que un bebé tenga dos padres y una madre que se conocieron en una web para tener hijos

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Fernando y Juan (nombres ficticios) deseaban ser padres, pero descartaron la idea de una gestación subrogada o adoptar y, aconsejados por su terapeuta, decidieron buscar una mujer que también quisiese ser madre. 

La pareja, que vive en Argentina, encontró a la persona que buscaba en una página de “coparentalidad para hacer un bebé”, tal y como promociona el propio portal, que cuenta con más de 45.000 suscriptores y que conecta a las personas que buscan tener hijos. 

Tras conocerse y después de muchas conversaciones, la mujer se sometió a una técnica de fertilización asistida, uniendo el gameto de uno de los hombres con uno de ella. El bebé nació en junio y este miércoles la Justicia reconoció que el recién nacido tenga una familia pluriparental.

La jueza Myriam Cataldi, del Juzgado Nacional en lo Civil y Comercial Nº 7 de la ciudad de Buenos Aires, destacó “el derecho a la no discriminación con motivo o razón de la triple filiación o poliamor registral filiatorio”.

”El concepto jurídico del interés superior del niño es indeterminado”.”El niño no estaría en este mundo de no haberse recurrido a las TRHA por estas tres personas adultas que desearon fervientemente su existencia; tanto lo quisieron, que no pudiendo hacerlo por otro método”

— Maxi Hairabedian (@MaxiHairabedian) July 11, 2022

En su fallo, Cataldi detalló que los tres entablaron muchas conversaciones sobre la manera de crianza, el funcionamiento de la familia y cuestiones que eran importantes para cada uno.

“Estas íntimas conversaciones favorecieron la conformación de un entramado familiar sólido, puesto que compartían los mismos valores, estilos de crianza y, fundamentalmente, plan de vida”, afirmó. 

También hizo hincapié en que los tres estuvieron de acuerdo en formar una familia con una mamá y dos papás. “Un proyecto familiar donde el hijo o hija crecería en dos hogares distintos, con mucho amor de familia y amigos y amigas de sostén para el nuevo integrante”, apostilla.

La magistrada declaró así inconstitucional parte del artículo 558 del nuevo Código Civil y Comercial, en vigencia desde el 2015, que especifica que “ninguna persona puede tener más de dos vínculos filiales, cualquiera sea la naturaleza de la filiación”. A su juicio, este extremo quebranta los derechos de la Constitución y los instrumentos internacionales de derechos humanos.

“La realidad demuestra cotidianamente que no en toda familia existe una figura materna o una paterna, sin que ello obste a que esta pueda brindar el bienestar necesario para el desarrollo de niños y niñas”, justificó.

Único obstáculo 

Tras la sentencia, se emitió la partida de nacimiento del bebé, que tendrá los tres apellidos de los padres, y cuyos documentos de identidad, DNI y pasaporte, ya están en trámite. 

La fiscal Mónica Susana Mauri y el Defensor de Menores, Marcelo Gustavo Jalil, se opusieron a esta triple filiación, pero la inscripción ya había sido admitida. Sin embargo, no se descarta que el caso llegue al Tribunal Supremo. 

Andrés Gil Domínguez, abogado que representa a los padres y a la madre, explicó al canal de noticias Telenueve, que “el único obstáculo que se encontraron [los padres y la madre] fue el dictamen de la fiscal y del defensor de menores que apelarán el fallo, y que desconocen plenamente cómo funciona el modelo constitucional argentino tras la reforma del código”.

El abogado detalló que hay 21 casos en Argentina. “Hubo dos que se resolvieron por vía administrativa antes de la reforma del código civil y comercial y los otros se han resuelto por vía judicial”, apuntó. 

Domínguez hizo hincapié en que la particularidad de este caso es que desde “el momento cero los dos padres y la madre construyeron este proyecto de familia pluriparental basándose en un vínculo socioafectivo”. 

Noticia original RT en Español

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Reminder: Out-patient clinics return to QEH Loop Barbados

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The Board of Management of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is reminding the public that its haematology, neurosurgery, diabetes and psychiatry out-patient clinics have returned to the main Out-Patients’ Block on the QEH compound.

Patients attending these out-patient clinics are directed to visit the QEH on Martindale’s Road for future out-patient clinic visits. Conversely, the hospital’s Antenatal Out-Patients Clinic continues to operate from the hospital’s Belleville Annex located on 6th Avenue Belleville, St Michael.

To ensure safety and reduce crowding in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and at the Belleville Annex, out-patients are reminded that they should present to clinic no earlier than 30 minutes before their scheduled appointment time.

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Central Bank warns locals to beware of counterfeit notes Loop Barbados

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With Crop Over and other public events making a return this summer, the Central Bank of Barbados is encouraging Barbadians to be vigilant when making cash transactions and to check their money as soon as they receive it.

“The level of counterfeiting in Barbados is generally quite low, and has been even more so over the past two years,” revealed Octavia Gibson, Director of the Bank’s Currency and Payments Oversight Department.

“But we don’t want people to become complacent. With the country opening back up and many mass activities on the calendar, there will be an increase in commercial activity, and it is at these times that we also tend to see an increase in counterfeiting.”

Gibson went on to say that “counterfeiters know that businesses are busy, people are in a hurry, and during Crop Over in particular, many of the events take place at night. So, they try to take advantage of your distraction or of poor lighting to pass you a counterfeit.”

The Central Bank official urged Barbadians to take steps to protect themselves. “Learn three or four security features and use them to authenticate your notes as soon as you receive them. Not after you get home – as soon as you receive them. It doesn’t take a long time. If it’s dark, use the flashlight on your smartphone. We have lots of information on our website and we post tips on social media regularly so you can easily find out what to look for.”

The Central Bank of Barbados has announced that it will issue a new series of banknotes that will be harder for fraudsters to replicate but easier for people to authenticate. Those notes will go into circulation on December 5.

But Gibson assured the public that the current notes contain several security features that are effective. “The key is to check your money. Counterfeiters are hoping that you won’t. They are opportunists. Don’t give them the opportunity.”

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Yole Ronde : La finale de la Coupe de Martinique aujourd’hui (14 juillet) à Trinité

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Jeudi 14 Juillet 2022 – 08h51

Les yoles lors de la dernière journée du championnat. – F.G

La finale de la coupe de Martinique de Yole Ronde se déroulera à 10 heures à Trinité. Il s’agira de la dernière épreuve de la saison avant le tour de Martinique. 

Dimanche dernier, UFR/Chanflor a gagné le championnat de la Martinique tandis que précédemment, Sara/Autodistrition avait remporté le Challenge de la CTM. Aujourd’hui, jeudi 14 juillet, un  troisième titre sera décerné à l’issue de la finale de la Coupe de Martinique. Le départ de la première des trois régates du jour sera donné à 10 heures de la plage des Raisiniers. Les 14 yoles de la flottille seront engagées pour la dernière course de la saison avant le départ du Tour de la Martinique qui sera donné le 31 juillet au Vauclin.

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Back-to-school support for lowest paid public sector workers Loop Jamaica

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Public sector workers, who earn salaries at the lowest levels, will receive support for back-to-school expenses from the Government.

This was announced by the Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr Nigel Clarke, at a recent virtual press conference.

“We are working to ensure that we will have in place, a programme that persons who earn at the lowest levels in the public service can be assisted with back-to-school support in the same way we’re assisting non-Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) students with support,” he said.

Dr Clarke noted that this support, which will target persons earning $600,000 or less per annum, is being offered ahead of the completion of the public sector compensation review.

“The new compensation…is unlikely to be in place prior to those back-to-school expenses, which we know will be elevated given global inflationary pressures,” he said.

The Minister said he will provide further details about the intervention shortly.

In the meantime, Dr Clarke said the discussions with unions, bargaining groups, and professional associations regarding the public sector restructuring “has been going well.”

“We have completed first-round consultations with all public sector unions and bargaining groups, and we are progressing with second-round consultations,” he said, noting that more updates will be provided at a later date.

The public sector compensation review is intended to overhaul the structure of salaries and other emoluments in the public service to make it more equitable.

This exercise will simplify the current complicated 325 salary scales and eliminate most of the 185 allowances.

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‘Wanted man’ identified as suspect in killing of 54-y-o to face court Loop Jamaica

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Twenty-seven-year-old Sadray Burry, otherwise called ‘Burry Bwoy’, of Islington, St Mary is scheduled to face the court for the shooting death of 56-year-old Randy Thompson of Friendship district, Islington, St. Mary on Thursday, May 05, 2021.

Reports from the Islington police are that at about 4:50 pm, Thompson was standing on the roadway when the now accused, Burry, alighted from a Toyota Axio motorcar and opened gunfire hitting him several times in the upper body.

The police were alerted and on their arrival, Thompson was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

An investigation was launched and Burry, who was listed as wanted by the St Mary police in January 2022, was charged with murder, illegal possession of firearm and illegal possession of ammunition on Tuesday, July 12, after he turned himself into the police.

His court date is being finalised.

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JFF condemns reported racial abuse of Reggae Girl Trudi Carter Loop Jamaica

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The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has moved swiftly to condemn the reported racial abuse on social media of Reggae Girl Trudi Carter, following Jamaica’s 4-0 drubbing of Haiti on Monday in the Concacaf Women’s Championship.

The win saw Jamaica qualifying for a second straight FIFA Women’s World Cup.

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In a statement on Wednesday, the JFF stated that Carter suffered the abuse on Instagram following the match.

“The Jamaica Football Federation would like to reiterate in no uncertain manner that there is no place for racism, discrimination or abuse within or outside the game of football,” JFF said.

“We are incensed that national player Trudi Carter was the subject of racial abuse on Instagram, after she played so well to ensure that Jamaica qualified for successive Women’s World Cups,” the statement added.

The JFF said it “stands in full support of our players and will do all possible to ensure their protection and well-being”.

The Federation said Concacaf is aware of the reported abuse of Carter who had an outstanding game for the Reggae Girlz. She scored the opening goal in the 26th minute before serving up a brilliant cross that was headed home by Drew Spence in the 79th minute.

Captain Khadija Shaw scored a brace in the 50th and 70th minutes.

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday blamed inadequate police security for the death of former leader Shinzo Abe.

Abe was shot while giving an outdoor campaign speech on Friday, July 8.

Abe, one of Japan’s most influential politicians, was assassinated in western Japan, shocking a nation known for its low crime rate.

Photos and videos of the shooting show the gunman was able to come close to Abe.

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Ministry Of Tourism Invites Feedback On Draft Tourism Development Bill – St. Lucia Times News

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In November 2021, Cabinet endorsed a request by the Ministry of Tourism, for a revision of the Tourism Incentives Act, Cap 15.30.

In order to fulfill this mandate, the Ministry conducted a series of consultations in March 2022, involving stakeholders from all subsectors in the tourism industry, to assess the legislative landscape for tourism development, as well as gather feedback to inform the draft Tourism Development Bill.

Based on the recommendations of the stakeholder consultations held in March 2022 andbenchmarking of tourism legislation in other regional and international jurisdictions and with regard to the unique needs of Saint Lucia’s Product and Service, the draft TourismDevelopment Bill was prepared.

In light of this, the Ministry of Tourism is inviting public comment on the draft TourismDevelopment Bill.

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The Bill will facilitate the inclusive, resilient and sustainable development of the tourism industry by providing for certification, special incentives, tax relief and exemptions for certified tourism service providers and other related matters.

The Bill recognizes the prominence of tourism in the social and economic fabric of thecountry and, as such, seeks:

(i) To facilitate the dynamic and diversified nature of tourism industry, thedevelopment of all tourism sub-sectors, and the growth and expansion oftourism niche products and services;(ii) To support inclusive development, i.e., by effectively engaging, involving andmaking special provisions for local tourism investors and by the provision ofappropriate and equitable incentives;(iii) To facilitate the ease of doing business in the tourism industry through theprovision of an efficient incentive application and approval process;

(iv) To promote quality standards for tourism products and services, includingconsistent and high levels of customer service, while protecting health andsafety;(v) To encourage climate resilient tourism business development and supportenvironmental conservation and management (of cultural, heritage/historic,ecological, natural resources etc.) practices in the tourism business sector;(vi) To provide specific support for industry resilience i.e., help with rapid recoverypost-disaster or post crisis by including special allowances including (a) taxbreaks from payment on all international advertising and marketing; post-disaster, and (c) recovery tax breaks;(vii) To boosts the use of technology and the digitalization of the industry insupport of industry competitiveness;(viii) To encourage the use of local suppliers and supporting services as a meansfor linkages and spreading of tourism benefits;(ix) To facilitate the provision of up-to-date information and statistical data by thetourism industry to allow for more effective decision making, policy andstrategy development for advancement of the tourism industry;

In light of the foregoing, the Ministry is cognizant of the importance of public consultation and transparency in the policy development process and as such encourages individuals to become acquainted with the draft Bill and provide comments and feedback to strengthen contents of the Bill.

The deadline for comments is Sunday 31st July, 2022. The draft document will be madeavailable via the following online platforms:

https://slutourism.govt.lc/https://www.facebook.com/MinTourismSLUwww.SLBS.org

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