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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

Transitional council to select new Haitian prime minister is formed

The transitional council tasked with selecting Haiti's next prime minister, following the exile of incumbent Ariel Henry, was officially established Friday.

Florida man believes son is alive after jumping off cruise ship: report

Francel Parker, the father of 20-year-old Levion Parker, believes his "master diver" son Levion survived after leaping from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship almost 60 miles from shore.

Food aid arrives in Haiti after police recover hijacked cargo ship

Haitians continue to suffer under extreme gang violence, internal displacements and food shortages as humanitarian aid groups work to deliver food supplies to Haiti.

Haitian police notch rare win against gangs after reclaiming hijacked ship

Haiti's National Police agency has reported the reclamation of a hijacked cargo ship carrying large amounts of rice following a five-hour gunfight with gang members.

Americans must open their hearts to end Haitian horrors

Haiti has become a nightmare of violence and starvation. American Christians should help our neighbors and join with Mission of Hope to move those in need beyond the horror.

US organization operates one of the last medical clinics in Haitian capital amid spiraling violence

Partners In Development continues to operate in Port-au-Prince despite ongoing gang violence. Their GP sees around 60 patients a day. The organization has been in Haiti since the early 90s.

Haitian Gangs Loot National Library, Historic Documents at Risk

The gangs rampaging across Haiti ransacked the National Library in the capital city of Port-au-Prince on Wednesday. Anguished library director Dangelo Neard said some rare documents were stored in the library, so the gang attack put Haiti’s history at risk.

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Haitian gangs loot national library amid spiraling violence that has forced thousands to flee capital city

Armed gangs in Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince have looted a national library, putting historical documents in jeopardy as the country spirals further in violence.

Over 53,000 Haitians flee capital in weeks following gang takeover

Some 53,125 people fled Port-au-Prince, Haiti's predominantly gang-run capital, between March 8 and 27, according to a United Nations report.

Acclaimed novelist Maryse Condé, known as ‘Grande Dame' of Caribbean literature, dies at 90

Maryse Condé, a renowned French-language novelist from Guadeloupe known for her imaginative reinterpretations of narratives, has died at the age of 90.

Canada Sends 70 Troops to Jamaica to Train Caribbean Forces for Haiti Intervention

Canada sent 70 troops to Jamaica to train Caribbean forces for a prospective U.N.-authorized military intervention in Haiti.

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