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Caribbean January 19, 2024

6 nuns kidnapped in gang-dominated Haiti

Six nuns were reportedly kidnapped Friday as they traveled on a bus in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, the capital of the crime-ravaged Caribbean nation.

Caribbean January 16, 2024

Ex-rebel leader Guy Philippe's supporters rally across Haiti, demand PM's resignation

Haitians protested in droves Tuesday in support of former rebel leader Guy Philippe, with many demanding Prime Minister Ariel Henry's resignation.

Dominican Republic January 16, 2024

Dominican Republic launching 4-day work week pilot program

The Dominican Republic will launch a voluntary, six-month pilot program shortening the country's current six-day work week this February.

Puerto Rico January 12, 2024

Police in Puerto Rico rescue a rhesus macaque monkey chased by a crowd

Officer Joel Vidot Soto of the Puerto Rico animal welfare and protection police safely captured an exhausted rhesus macaque monkey that was being chased by people with cameras.

Coast Guard January 12, 2024

Dominican national killed after Coast Guard fires on fleeing boat carrying $11M worth of cocaine

The Coast Guard says a Dominican national has died following a use of force operation while trying to stop a boat carrying cocaine in the Caribbean Sea.

U.S. Virgin Islands January 8, 2024

Virgin Islands reports total power outage on St. Croix

The U.S. Virgin Islands reported an island-wide power outage Monday on St. Croix, the most populous in the territory, following a power plant failure.

Caribbean January 5, 2024

Hollywood actor Christian Oliver, 2 daughters killed in Caribbean plane crash: report

The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said that Christian Klepser and his two daughters are among the four dead in a small plane crash.

Puerto Rico January 3, 2024

Puerto Rico governor's office ordered to drop slogan over electioneering concerns

Democrat-aligned Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi's office has been ordered to cease using its slogan, "Making things happen," over claims it too closely resembles campaigning.

Caribbean January 3, 2024

Curaçao, St. Maarten to launch joint currency this year

Dutch Caribbean constituent countries Curaçao and St. Maarten are set to launch a joint currency — the Caribbean guilder — this year, after over a decade of political autonomy.

Caribbean December 19, 2023

Haitian ex-senator sentenced in President Moïse assassination plot

Former Haitian Sen. John Joel Joseph has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.

Caribbean December 8, 2023

Dominica arrests 2 in killings of Canadian animator, wife

Two people have been arrested in Dominica for their alleged roles in the killings of Canadian businessman Daniel Langlois and his partner, Dominique Marchand.