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Yahoo
5 days ago
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Opihi picker banned from Pupukea after illegal collecting
COURTESY DLNR A tray of opihi that was unlawfully collected from Pupukea. 1 /2 COURTESY DLNR A tray of opihi that was unlawfully collected from Pupukea. COURTESY DLNR A tray of opihi that was unlawfully collected from Pupukea. 2 /2 COURTESY DLNR A tray of opihi that was unlawfully collected from Pupukea. COURTESY DLNR A tray of opihi that was unlawfully collected from Pupukea. COURTESY DLNR A tray of opihi that was unlawfully collected from Pupukea. An Ewa Beach man has been barred from entering the Pupukea Marine Life Conservation District on Oahu's North Shore after illegally taking dozens of opihi from the area, according to state officials. On Tuesday, Environmental Court Judge Bryant Zane banned Armando Posadas, 65, of Ewa Beach, from entering Pupukea for six months as part of a sentence for illegally taking opihi from the conservation district in March. Posadas accepted a plea deal which includes the six-month ban, $1, 000 in fines, and forfeiture of his equipment in addition to six months' probation and proof he complied with all terms by Nov. 18. The offense is considered a petty misdemeanor, punishable by a $1, 000 fine and up to 30 days in jail. The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said it may be the first case in which a judge has handed a violator a sentence with a 'geographic restriction.' On March 26, DLNR's Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement officers cited Posadas for illegally taking 55 opihi from the conservation district. DOCARE seized the 55 opihi as evidence, along with a knife and a 5-gallon bucket. Posadas was one of that day, according to DLNR, for the possession of more than 200 pieces of opihi unlawfully collected from Pupukea. The other man, Elmer Ceredon, a Wahiawa resident, has yet to stand trial for allegedly taking 203 opihi from Pupukea. 'Malama Pupukea-Waimea is grateful to the Department of the Attorney General Criminal Justice Division and DOCARE for their vigilant enforcement of the laws that protect the precious marine life of the Pupukea Marine Life Conservation District, ' said Denise Antolini, chair of the community group, in a news release. 'The substantial fines and conditions imposed (Tuesday ) by the Hawaii Environmental Court in the Posadas case, as well as two additional MLCD cases that involved illegal fishing and /or harvesting of opihi in this state-protected marine reserve, show that these cases are being taken seriously by law enforcement and the courts.' The Pupukea Marine Life Conservation District is one of 11 in the state where aquatic life is protected to the greatest extent possible, DLNR said, with regulations designed to allow fish and other aquatic species to grow larger and produce more offspring. The boundary of the district stretches from the southern end of Waimea Bay up past Shark's Cove to Kulala Point. 'Under state law, Marine Life Conservation Districts enjoy the greatest level of protections for their unique and outstanding aquatic resources, ' said DOCARE Chief Jason Redulla. 'We're pleased with the dispositions in all these cases and hope this sends a strong message to the defendants and their circle of fishers that we take respect for the law in MLCDs seriously.' Anyone who sees suspected resource violations is urged to call the 24-hour DOCARE Hotline at 643-DLNR or report it via the DLNRTip app. 4 Comments By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our. Having trouble with comments ? .
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Opihi picker banned from Pupukea after illegal collecting
COURTESY DLNR A tray of opihi that was unlawfully collected from Pupukea. 1 /2 COURTESY DLNR A tray of opihi that was unlawfully collected from Pupukea. COURTESY DLNR A tray of opihi that was unlawfully collected from Pupukea. 2 /2 COURTESY DLNR A tray of opihi that was unlawfully collected from Pupukea. COURTESY DLNR A tray of opihi that was unlawfully collected from Pupukea. COURTESY DLNR A tray of opihi that was unlawfully collected from Pupukea. An Ewa Beach man has been barred from entering the Pupukea Marine Life Conservation District on Oahu's North Shore after illegally taking dozens of opihi from the area, according to state officials. On Tuesday, Environmental Court Judge Bryant Zane banned Armando Posadas, 65, of Ewa Beach, from entering Pupukea for six months as part of a sentence for illegally taking opihi from the conservation district in March. Posadas accepted a plea deal which includes the six-month ban, $1, 000 in fines, and forfeiture of his equipment in addition to six months' probation and proof he complied with all terms by Nov. 18. The offense is considered a petty misdemeanor, punishable by a $1, 000 fine and up to 30 days in jail. The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said it may be the first case in which a judge has handed a violator a sentence with a 'geographic restriction.' On March 26, DLNR's Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement officers cited Posadas for illegally taking 55 opihi from the conservation district. DOCARE seized the 55 opihi as evidence, along with a knife and a 5-gallon bucket. Posadas was one of that day, according to DLNR, for the possession of more than 200 pieces of opihi unlawfully collected from Pupukea. The other man, Elmer Ceredon, a Wahiawa resident, has yet to stand trial for allegedly taking 203 opihi from Pupukea. 'Malama Pupukea-Waimea is grateful to the Department of the Attorney General Criminal Justice Division and DOCARE for their vigilant enforcement of the laws that protect the precious marine life of the Pupukea Marine Life Conservation District, ' said Denise Antolini, chair of the community group, in a news release. 'The substantial fines and conditions imposed (Tuesday ) by the Hawaii Environmental Court in the Posadas case, as well as two additional MLCD cases that involved illegal fishing and /or harvesting of opihi in this state-protected marine reserve, show that these cases are being taken seriously by law enforcement and the courts.' The Pupukea Marine Life Conservation District is one of 11 in the state where aquatic life is protected to the greatest extent possible, DLNR said, with regulations designed to allow fish and other aquatic species to grow larger and produce more offspring. The boundary of the district stretches from the southern end of Waimea Bay up past Shark's Cove to Kulala Point. 'Under state law, Marine Life Conservation Districts enjoy the greatest level of protections for their unique and outstanding aquatic resources, ' said DOCARE Chief Jason Redulla. 'We're pleased with the dispositions in all these cases and hope this sends a strong message to the defendants and their circle of fishers that we take respect for the law in MLCDs seriously.' Anyone who sees suspected resource violations is urged to call the 24-hour DOCARE Hotline at 643-DLNR or report it via the DLNRTip app. 4 Comments By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our. Having trouble with comments ? .
NBC News
20-05-2025
- Politics
- NBC News
U.S. sends 68 migrants back to Honduras and Colombia in first voluntary deportation
SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — The United States sent 68 immigrants from Honduras and Colombia back to their countries Monday on the first government-funded flight of what the Trump administration is calling voluntary deportations. In the northern Honduran city of San Pedro Sula, 38 Hondurans, including 19 children, disembarked from the charter flight carrying $1,000 debit cards from the U.S. government and the offer to one day be allowed to apply for legal entry into the U.S. U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to increase deportations substantially. Experts believe the self-deportation offer will only appeal to a small portion of migrants already considering return, but unlikely to spur high demand. The offer has been paired with highly-publicized migrant detentions in the U.S. and flying a couple hundred Venezuelan migrants to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador. Kevin Antonio Posadas, from Tegucigalpa, had lived in Houston for three years, but had already been considering a return to Honduras when the Trump administration announced its offer. 'I wanted to see my family and my mom,' said Posadas, who added that the process was easy. 'You just apply (through the CBP Home app ) and in three days you've got it,' he said. The flight left Houston early Monday. 'It's good because you save the cost of the flight if you have the intention of leaving.' Posadas said he hadn't feared deportation and liked living in the U.S., but had been thinking for some time about going home. He said eventually he would consider taking up the U.S. government's offer of allowing those who self-deport to apply to enter the United States legally. In a statement about the flight Monday, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said, 'If you are here illegally, use the CBP Home App to take control of your departure and receive financial support to return home. If you don't, you will be subjected to fines, arrest, deportation and will never be allowed to return.' Twenty-six more migrants aboard the flight were headed home to Colombia, according to a U.S. Department of Homeland Security statement. Honduras Deputy Foreign Minister Antonio García said the Honduran government would also support the returning migrants with $100 cash and another $200 credit at a government-run store that sells basic necessities. Among the migrants arriving voluntarily Monday were four children who were born in the United States, García said. García, who met the arriving migrants at the airport, said they told him that being in the U.S. without documents required for legal immigration or residence had been increasingly difficult, that things were growing more hostile and they feared going to work. Still, the number of Hondurans deported from the U.S. so far this year is below last year's pace, said Honduras immigration director Wilson Paz. While about 13,500 Hondurans have been deported from the U.S. this year, the figure stood at more than 15,000 by this time in 2024, Paz said. He didn't expect the number to accelerate much, despite the Trump administration's intentions. Some would continue applying to self-deport, because they feel like their time in the U.S. is up or because it's getting harder to work, he said. 'I don't think it will be thousands of people who apply for the program,' Paz said. 'Our responsibility is that they come in an orderly fashion and we support them.'
Leader Live
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Leader Live
US sends migrants back to Honduras and Colombia in first voluntary deportation
In the northern Honduran city of San Pedro Sula, 38 Hondurans, including 19 children, disembarked from the charter flight carrying 1,000 dollar (£748) debit cards from the US government and the offer to one day be allowed to apply for legal entry into the US. US President Donald Trump has promised to increase deportations substantially. Experts believe the self-deportation offer will only appeal to a small portion of migrants already considering return, but is unlikely to spur high demand. The offer has been paired with highly publicised migrant detentions in the US and flying a couple of hundred Venezuelan migrants to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador. In a statement about the flight on Monday, US Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem said people could register through the Customs and Border Protection Home (CBP) app. 'If you are here illegally, use the CBP Home App to take control of your departure and receive financial support to return home,' she said. 'If you don't, you will be subjected to fines, arrest, deportation and will never be allowed to return.' Kevin Antonio Posadas, from Tegucigalpa, had lived in Houston for three years, but had already been considering a return to Honduras when the Trump administration announced its offer. 'I wanted to see my family and my mom,' said Mr Posadas, who added that the process was easy. 'You just apply (through the CPB Home app) and in three days you've got it,' he said. The flight left Houston early Monday. 'It's good because you save the cost of the flight if you have the intention of leaving.' Mr Posadas said he hadn't feared deportation and liked living in the US, but had been thinking for some time about going home. He said eventually he would consider taking up the US government's offer of allowing those who self-deport to apply to enter the United States legally. Twenty-six more migrants aboard the flight were headed home to Colombia, according to a US Department of Homeland Security statement. Honduras Deputy foreign minister Antonio Garcia said the Honduran government would also support the returning migrants with 100 dollars (£74) cash and another 200 dollars (£149) credit at a government-run store that sells basic necessities. Among the migrants arriving voluntarily on Monday were four children who were born in the United States, Mr Garcia said. Mr Garcia, who met the arriving migrants at the airport, said they told him that being in the US without documents required for legal immigration or residence had been increasingly difficult, that things were growing more hostile, and they feared going to work. Still, the number of Hondurans deported from the US so far this year is below last year's pace, said Honduras immigration director Wilson Paz. While about 13,500 Hondurans have been deported from the U.S. this year, the figure stood at more than 15,000 by this time in 2024, Mr Paz said. He did not expect the number to accelerate much, despite the Trump administration's intentions. Some would continue applying to self-deport, because they feel like their time in the US is up or because it's getting harder to work, he said. 'I don't think it will be thousands of people who apply for the programme,' Mr Paz said. 'Our responsibility is that they come in an orderly fashion and we support them.'
The Mainichi
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Mainichi
US sends 68 migrants back to Honduras and Colombia in first voluntary deportation
SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras (AP) -- The United States sent 68 immigrants from Honduras and Colombia back to their countries Monday on the first government-funded flight of what the Trump administration is calling voluntary deportations. In the northern Honduran city of San Pedro Sula, 38 Hondurans, including 19 children, disembarked from the charter flight carrying $1,000 debit cards from the U.S. government and the offer to one day be allowed to apply for legal entry into the U.S. U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to increase deportations substantially. Experts believe the self-deportation offer will only appeal to a small portion of migrants already considering return, but unlikely to spur high demand. The offer has been paired with highly-publicized migrant detentions in the U.S. and flying a couple hundred Venezuelan migrants to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador. Kevin Antonio Posadas, from Tegucigalpa, had lived in Houston for three years, but had already been considering a return to Honduras when the Trump administration announced its offer. "I wanted to see my family and my mom," said Posadas, who added that the process was easy. "You just apply (through the CBP Home app ) and in three days you've got it," he said. The flight left Houston early Monday. "It's good because you save the cost of the flight if you have the intention of leaving." Posadas said he hadn't feared deportation and liked living in the U.S., but had been thinking for some time about going home. He said eventually he would consider taking up the U.S. government's offer of allowing those who self-deport to apply to enter the United States legally. In a statement about the flight Monday, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said, "If you are here illegally, use the CBP Home App to take control of your departure and receive financial support to return home. If you don't, you will be subjected to fines, arrest, deportation and will never be allowed to return." Twenty-six more migrants aboard the flight were headed home to Colombia, according to a U.S. Department of Homeland Security statement. Honduras Deputy Foreign Minister Antonio Garcia said the Honduran government would also support the returning migrants with $100 cash and another $200 credit at a government-run store that sells basic necessities. Among the migrants arriving voluntarily Monday were four children who were born in the United States, Garcia said. Garcia, who met the arriving migrants at the airport, said they told him that being in the U.S. without documents required for legal immigration or residence had been increasingly difficult, that things were growing more hostile and they feared going to work. Still, the number of Hondurans deported from the U.S. so far this year is below last year's pace, said Honduras immigration director Wilson Paz. While about 13,500 Hondurans have been deported from the U.S. this year, the figure stood at more than 15,000 by this time in 2024, Paz said. He didn't expect the number to accelerate much, despite the Trump administration's intentions. Some would continue applying to self-deport, because they feel like their time in the U.S. is up or because it's getting harder to work, he said. "I don't think it will be thousands of people who apply for the program," Paz said. "Our responsibility is that they come in an orderly fashion and we support them."
