Caribbean

Caribbean July 20

5 fatally shot in St. Vincent as Caribbean island battles with surging crime rates

Authorities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines said another five victims were killed as the Caribbean islands struggle with a surge in violent crime rates.

US June 8

Kamala Harris announces plans to invest $100 million to help the Caribbean with crisis, initiatives

Vice President Kamala Harris announced that the U.S. plans to invest millions of dollars to help the Caribbean fight crimes and help alleviate Haiti’s humanitarian crisis.

Caribbean June 7

US issues travel advisory for Caribbean hotspot amid violence, sex assault concerns

The State Department has issued a level two advisories urging travelers to "exercise increased caution" when traveling to the Dominican Republic.

Caribbean June 5

Devastating floods ravage Haiti, claiming 42 lives, leaving 11 missing

Haiti is dealing with the aftermath of heavy flooding that struck over the weekend, resulting in the death of 42 individuals, while 11 people remain missing.

Caribbean June 2

Arlene, first named storm of 2023, forms in Gulf of Mexico

Tropical Storm Arlene, the first named storm detected in this year's Atlantic hurricane season, formed Friday in the Gulf of Mexico and appears to be moving toward western Cuba.

Caribbean June 1

Trinidadian ambassador elected UN General Assembly president

Trinidad and Tobago Ambassador Dennis Francis has been elected president of the United Nations General Assembly for its 78th session, which gathers in September.

Sharks May 25

Shark bites leg off American tourist in Turks and Caicos: report

A 22-year-old American reportedly lost her leg after being bitten by a shark while snorkeling during a vacation to the Caribbean’s Turks and Caicos islands.

Puerto Rico May 22

Puerto Rico to decentralize Education Department

Puerto Rico will decentralize its oft-criticized Education Department, noting potential better outcomes for students absent the largely ineffective and bureaucratic system.

TRAVEL May 21

Tourist kidnappings, rampant crime spark travel warnings in Caribbean, South America

The State Department issued warnings for seven countries, five of which are in the Caribbean or South America, over concerns of elevated crime and safety for Americans abroad.

Puerto Rico May 18

Puerto Rico indicts 44 in $1.2M COVID relief scam

A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico has indicted 44 people in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud the federal government of $1.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds.