Twice-escaped Caribbean murder suspect captured in Savannah after years on the run
SAVANNAH, GA — A Jamaican fugitive wanted for a 2020 murder in St. Lucia who twice escaped custody in the Caribbean has been captured in … Read more
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Delicious Caribbean Vibes Meet Asian Fusion at Vibe N Slurp in Toms River
Tucked away at 1776 Hooper Avenue in Toms River, New Jersey, Vibe N Slurp is a cozy spot that brings together two seemingly different cuisines—Caribbean … Read more
Newark Celebrates Caribbean Heritage with Taste of the Caribbean Festival
NEWARK, NJ – The City of Newark Caribbean Commission invites everyone to join in the celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month at the Taste of … Read more
Celebrate Caribbean Culture at the Jerk Food Festival
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Boyd Park will be bustling with the vibrant flavors and sounds of the Caribbean at the Jerk Food Festival, scheduled for … Read more
New Jersey Based Cruises to This Caribbean Port Suspended Due to Violence
Royal Caribbean Extends Cancellation of Haiti Port Visits MIAMI, FL—Royal Caribbean has announced an extension of its suspension of ship arrivals at its private island … Read more
Air and Marine Operations and partners disrupt smuggling of 2.8 tons of cocaine in the Eastern Caribbean Sea
MIAMI— U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations worked with partners in the Eastern Caribbean to disrupt smuggling of 2.8 tons of cocaine, denying … Read more
Canada to train troops from Caribbean nations for Haiti mission
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada has sent around 70 soldiers to Jamaica to train troops from Caribbean nations who are due to take part in a … Read more
Royal Caribbean, MSC cancel cruises due to Red Sea attacks
By Doyinsola Oladipo and Catarina Demony NEW YORK/MADRID (Reuters) – Some cruise operators have cancelled or adjusted their itineraries to avoid the Red Sea due … Read more
Latam, Caribbean remittances to reach yearly record -IDB
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Money shipped to Latin America and the Caribbean as remittances could hit a record $156 billion this year, a 9.5% jump … Read more
IMF lifts Latam, Caribbean 2023 GDP growth estimate to 2.3%
(Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund raised its 2023 output growth estimate for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.3% from July’s 1.9% due to … Read more
Man Who Assaulted People at Caribbean Festival Charged
Boston, MA – John Davis, 32, of Boston, was arrested by officers assigned to the Caribbean Festival event at about 9:15 AM on Saturday, August … Read more
African, Caribbean nations join forces to call for reparations for slavery
By Catarina Demony (Reuters) – Representatives from various African and Caribbean entities joined forces at a historic event this week in the capital of Barbados, … Read more
Cuba vows to take part ‘very constructively’ in EU summit with Latin America, Caribbean
By Catarina Demony and Miguel Pereira LISBON (Reuters) – Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel promised on Friday his country would take part “very constructively” in a … Read more
Latin America, Caribbean saw record 2022 investment -UN commission
SANTIAGO (Reuters) -Latin America and the Caribbean received record flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) last year, a United Nations report showed on Monday, mostly … Read more
US Gov’t Shelled Out Over $3 Million For UN Project Called ‘Being LGBTI In The Caribbean’
US Gov’t Shelled Out Over $3 Million For UN Project Called ‘Being LGBTI In The Caribbean’ Brandon Poulter on June 20, 2023 The U.S. Agency … Read more
Haiti humanitarian aid needs to come to terms with gangs, says Caribbean leader
By Robertson Henry KINGSTOWN (Reuters) – Humanitarian aid to Haiti will need to take into account the influence of heavily armed gangs who control large … Read more
CBP Issues Tips as Caribbean Summer Travel Starts
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations in the Caribbean issued a public recommendation today for travelers, as an increase in … Read more
Near shoring, green economy, good growth options for Latam, Caribbean – World Bank
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Near-shoring and the green economy offer opportunities to Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) that the region should seize, as current … Read more
CBP Asks Travelers to Get Ready for Spring Season Arrivals in the Caribbean
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations in the Caribbean issued a public recommendation today for travelers, as an increase in … Read more
Caribbean Air and Marine Branch Breaks Ground on New Facility for Mayaguez Marine Unit
CABO ROJO, Puerto Rico — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations (AMO) continues to upgrade and modernize its operating locations and … Read more
At Bahamas summit, Caribbean leaders to seek international push on Haiti
By Brendan O’Boyle and Jasper Ward (Reuters) – Caribbean leaders will appeal for international assistance on Haiti at an annual meeting in the Bahamas later … Read more
Latin America, Caribbean call for more international funding at CELAC summit
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Countries from Latin America and the Caribbean on Tuesday called for more international funding in the region following economic and climate … Read more
Economic growth in Latin America, Caribbean seen slowing in 2023
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – The expansion of economies in Latin America and the Caribbean is seen cooling next year, the United Nations economic commission for the … Read more
Pandemic leads to ‘silent crisis’ in education in Latam, Caribbean
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – The social and economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic persist in Latin America and the Caribbean, as a “silent crisis” in the … Read more
Three Members Of Caribbean Arms Trafficking Ring Charged With Conspiracy To Smuggle Goods From The United States
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Tevin OBrian Oliver (29, Homestead), Jameal Kaia Phillip (30, … Read more
U.S. NHC sees 80% chance of storm over southeastern Caribbean
(Reuters) – A low pressure area over the far southeastern Caribbean Sea has an 80% chance of developing into a tropical storm in the next … Read more
Charles’ succession stirs Caribbean calls for reparations, removal of monarch as head of state
(This September 8 story corrects the number of countries in the Commonwealth in paragraph 4 to 56 not 54) By Kate Chappell and Michela Moscufo … Read more
Royal Caribbean to use SpaceX’s Starlink for internet on its cruise ships
(Reuters) – Royal Caribbean Group said on Tuesday it will use SpaceX’s Starlink, a fast-growing constellation of internet-beaming satellites in orbit, to provide internet connectivity … Read more
Saint Kitts ban on gay sex struck down by Caribbean regional court
By Brian Ellsworth MIAMI (Reuters) – A Caribbean regional court has ruled that a Saint Kitts and Nevis prohibition on gay sex is unconstitutional because … Read more
U.S. reports spike in weapons smuggling to Haiti and the Caribbean
By Brian Ellsworth MIAMI (Reuters) -U.S. authorities have seen a spike in weapons smuggling to Haiti and the Caribbean in recent months, officials said on … Read more
Caribbean nations should push for climate finance at COP27, Bahamas PM says
By Jasper Ward NASSAU (Reuters) – Caribbean countries should pressure developed nations to provide more financing to mitigate the effects of climate change at the … Read more
Caribbean Corridor Strike Force Arrests Four Individuals Charged with Drug Trafficking
ind_drug_trafficking_cloro_7-20-22-cr-328-fab_.pdfSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – On July 20, 2022, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned an indictment charging four individuals … Read more
Caribbean Corridor Strike Force Arrests 3 Individuals Charged with Conspiracy to Communicate a False Distress Signal
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – On July 14, 2022, a federal grand jury sitting in the District of Puerto Rico returned an indictment charging Harold … Read more
Latin America, Caribbean 2022 poverty seen higher as Ukraine war bites: U.N. study
(Reuters) – A United Nations commission has increased its projection for poverty in Latin America and Caribbean for 2022, citing economic disruptions caused by the … Read more
Most Caribbean nations planning to attend Americas Summit: sources
By Brian Ellsworth MIAMI – Most Caribbean Community member nations plan to attend the Summit of the Americas, according to two sources familiar with the … Read more
Higher rates, slowing China, risks to Latam and Caribbean growth – IMF
NEW YORK – The prospect of tighter financial conditions due to the war in Europe and a more hawkish Federal Reserve, alongside concern over a … Read more
UK’s Prince William says he wants to serve after Caribbean criticism
LONDON – Prince William has said he is committed to service and “not telling people what to do” after a tour of the Caribbean that … Read more
Caribbean AMO Agents Seize Aircraft Tied to Smuggling Activities
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations (AMO) agents seized an aircraft on Tuesday suspected of having been … Read more
Royal Caribbean joins rivals in canceling 2022 sailings to Russia
– Cruise operators Royal Caribbean Group and Viking Cruises canceled sailings to Russia on Wednesday, joining their rivals and many Western brands in suspending operations … Read more
Coast Guard suspends search for missing Texas man in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Coast Guard air and surface crews suspended the three-day search for a Texas man Oct. 8, 2021, in Mona Passage waters off … Read more
Over 50 People Die From Gas Truck Explosion In Caribbean Nation
The explosion of a truck carrying gasoline in Haiti on Monday led to the death of over 50 people while injuring dozens more, the Associated … Read more
25 rescue dogs arrive at airport rescued from dire conditions in the Caribbean
NEWARK, N.J. – U. S. Customs and Border Protection officers and agriculture specialists at Newark Liberty International Airport assisted in the processing of rescue dogs … Read more
Smugglers caught moving 250 kilos of cocaine in the Caribbean
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Coast Guard Cutter Reef Shark transferred custody of two smugglers and offloaded approximately 250 kilograms cocaine at Coast Guard … Read more
Coast Guard continues investigating mysterious oil discharge and San Juan pier
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Coast Guard Incident Management personnel from Sector San Juan are responding to an active oil discharge from an unknown source … Read more
Coast Guard helicopter rescues swimmers off Rompe Olas Beach
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The crew of a Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter rescued a swimmer in distress just off Rompe … Read more
Coast Guard rescues distressed scuba divers off Coki Point, St. Thomas
SAINT THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — A Coast Guard Boat Forces Detachment Saint Thomas crew rescued two divers in distress Thursday afternoon from the middle … Read more
Coast Guard intercepts $51 million cocaine shipment in the Caribbean
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Coast Guard Cutter Richard Etheridge crew offloaded approximately 1,700 kilograms of seized cocaine at Coast Guard Base San Juan … Read more
Top 5 Girl Scout Cookies: Which Girl Scout cookie does your state like the most?
Spring is almost here and around America, which also means Girl Scout Cookies and cookie ordering is here too. Americans are passionate about their annual … Read more
AP: AP Top Stories January 7 P
Here’s the latest for Tuesday, January 7th: McConnell secures votes for impeachment trail; Trump and top advisers under pressure for Iranian general’s death; Jury selection … Read more
AP: Puerto Rico earthquake caught on camera
A camera was rolling in a sound recording booth when a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn on Tuesday. It was followed three hours … Read more