Caribbean ambassador proposes establishment of assembly to seek reparations for transatlantic slavery

A Caribbean ambassador has voiced the importance of creating an international tribunal to address reparations for transatlantic slavery and its enduring impacts.

Biden admin deports 50 Haitians to nation hit with gang violence, ending pause in flights

The Biden administration has sent 50 Haitians back to their country, marking its first deportation flight in months to the Caribbean nation, officials said.

Dominican soldier arrested for raping 14-year-old Haitian girl during migrant sweep

A Dominican soldier identified as Paulino de la Cruz has been arrested under suspicion he raped a 14-year-old Haitian girl while tasked with searching for illegal immigrants.

Report: China Expanding on Caribbean Island in 'Backyard' of U.S.

China is expanding its territory on a small island in the Caribbean considered to be in the “backyard” of the United States, according to leaked documents. The island of Antigua, which is roughly 220 miles from the U.S. Virgin Islands,

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Haiti's health system pushed to the brink of collapse by rampant gang violence

Life-saving medication and equipment are scarce in Haiti's Port-au-Prince hospitals and clinics due to escalating gang control, according to health officials.

Haitian officials scramble to impose security measures with council inauguration imminent

A transitional council in Haiti in charge of selecting a new cabinet and PM says members must be sworn in at Haiti’s National Palace; gangs control most of the surrounding area.

Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti as country continues to face deadly gang violence

Ariel Henry resigned on Thursday as prime minister of Haiti as the country faces rampant gang violence that has killed or injured more than 2,500 people.

Meet the members of a transitional council tasked with choosing new leaders for beleaguered Haiti

A transitional council, made up of eight men and one woman who will appoint Haiti's new cabinet and PM, was installed on Thursday as the country faces soaring hunger and gang violence.

A British tourist is in a hospital after a shark attack; Tobago closes several beaches

Trinidad & Tobago closed a marine park and 7 beaches on Friday after a shark attacked a British tourist at Turtle Beach along Great Courland Bay; the man was hospitalized after the attack.

British tourist has hand, thigh severed after being mauled by bull shark in Caribbean: 'Lucky to be alive'

A 64-year-old British tourist is in a "stable" condition after he was mauled by a bull shark in the Caribbean Island of Tobago.

British tourist has hand, thigh severed after being mauled by bull shark in Caribbean: 'Lucky to be alive'

A 64-year-old British tourist is in a "stable" condition after he was mauled by a bull shark in the Caribbean Island of Tobago.

Haiti council appoints new prime minister as country continues to face deadly gang violence

Haiti's transitional council has appointed Fritz Belizaire, a former sports minister, as the new prime minister as the country faces severe violence and instability.

The unexpected announcement of a prime minister divides Haiti's newly created transitional council

After 4 out of 7 members of Haiti's transitional council announced they had chosen Fritz Bélizaire as prime minister, council members who oppose him are considering fighting the decision or resigning.

Gangs in Haiti launch fresh attacks, days after a new prime minister is announced

Haitian gangs laid siege to several Port-au-Prince neighborhoods, exchanging gunfire with police for hours and burning homes as hundreds fled the violence.

Families claim Americans are 'unjustly detained' in Turks and Caicos for possession of ammunition

Four Americans have been charged with illegal possession of ammunition in Turks and Caicos; currently they are facing 12 years in prison.

13 killed as heavy rains unleash landslide in Haiti

Following two days of heavy rains in Haiti, at least 13 people have died; Haiti’s Civil Protection Agency said a landslide caused the majority of the deaths.

Basic building blocks of sperm whale language have been uncovered, scientists say

Scientists studying sperm whales have identified the basic elements of their communication system, potentially paving the way for better protection of the mammals.

Haiti's transitional council adopts unprecedented leadership rotation as country faces deadly gang violence

Haiti's transitional council is implementing unexpected changes in response to ongoing gang violence and internal discord within the Caribbean country.