Professional development is a popular topic these days. We have the available resources to learn new skills with a click of a button. Although most Bar Associations are providing webinars and online trainings, options for legal professionals in the Caribbean to increase their professional or industry knowledge is somewhat limited. But why is professional development [...]
The mission of the Caribbean Committee Against Sex Crimes (CCASC) is straightforward: Saving lives by preventing sex crimes and empowering victims in the Caribbean through innovation, technology, and collaboration. CCASC is an initiative founded by the Zandoli International Foundation, which is a registered 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Organization based in North Carolina, in the United [...]
The United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child is the most rapidly and widely ratified human rights treaty in history, with 194 countries as "State parties." Within the Caribbean region, 15 countries are State parties to the Convention. Article 19 (1) of the Convention provides that “State parties take all appropriate legislative, administrative, [...]
The Constitution of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas provides its citizens with various indelible rights and protections. Section 20 of the Constitution makes provisions to secure protection from the law,; in particular, Section 20(2)(a) provides that “Every person who is charged with a criminal offence – shall be presumed to be innocent until he is [...]
Stress: it's something we all have to navigate. If we don’t deal with stress in a healthy way, it can destroy our physical and mental health, as well as our relationships. Learning to mitigate the stressors in our lives is an important skill — it's vital to have a list of tips and tricks that [...]
No matter who you are, where you live in the world, or your profession, self-talk is a part of your life—whether you are consciously aware of it or not. Even experts in their field experience the effects of negative self-talk. So, how do we combat it? One of the first steps in staving off negative [...]
I’m stuck, I can’t move. I literally can’t go forward, backward, up, down, or around. Suddenly I felt trapped, like I couldn’t breathe, and fear and panic began to set in. The hamster wheel in my mind began spinning out of control. I found myself questioning it all, “did I make the right choice becoming [...]
We hear the term “comfort zone” all the time: it is universally understood and defined as “a self-imposed boundary where a person will refuse to push past. Doing so often fills him or her with nervousness and anxiety.” While your comfort zone may feel safe and non-threatening, it can be holding you back from achieving [...]
The Jetsons was a revolutionary animated television show set in 2062. For a show that premiered in 1962, it was able to showcase numerous technologies that we use today. These include flat screen televisions, smartwatches, robotic vacuums, and while we have yet to perfect Rosie the Maid’s robotic technology, there are some robotic cleaning devices [...]
Having a mentor is one of the best ways to learn and grow your professional career. But what are some specific ways that mentors can assist you with reaching those career goals and aspirations? The word mentor elicits thoughts and comparisons to a teacher or coach in many people’s minds. These are certainly synonymous with [...]
