Caribbean November 15, 2023 Haitian hospital surrounded by gang members; women, children held hostage Heavily-armed gang members surrounded the Fontaine Hospital Center in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Wednesday, trapping women, children and newborns inside the building.
Puerto Rico November 15, 2023 Coast Guard searching for man who took 30-foot plunge off cruise ship near Puerto Rico The Coast Guard continued searching Wednesday for a 30-year-old Indian national who reportedly fell from a cruise ship northwest of Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico November 14, 2023 International hacker who illegally breached thousands of devices pleads guilty in Puerto Rico A Russo-Moldovan dual citizen pleaded guilty Tuesday to hijacking thousands of devices and illegally renting access to clients looking to conceal internet activity.
Caribbean November 13, 2023 Math teacher turned Haitian gang kingpin reported dead in Port-au-Prince Iskar Andrice, a prominent and powerful gang leader in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, has been reported dead as the Caribbean nation continues grappling with unprecedented gang violence.
Caribbean November 13, 2023 Dominica creates world's first marine reserve for endangered sperm whales Dominica's government has announced its intent to establish the world's first marine protected area for sperm whales in waters off the island nation's western coast.
Puerto Rico November 10, 2023 Puerto Rican dentist fatally shoots patient he claims attacked him A Manati, Puerto Rico-based surgical dentist on Friday fatally shot a patient who entered his office, claiming both he and his secretary were assaulted.
Dominican Republic November 10, 2023 Dominican Republic reports strongest earthquake this year A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Dominican Republic on Friday. The quake, reported near the Haitian border, is the strongest the country has reported so far this year.
Puerto Rico November 9, 2023 Puerto Rico declares flu epidemic Puerto Rican health officials declared an influenza epidemic on Thursday after nearly 26,000 cases were reported, 42 of which ended in patients' deaths.
U.S. Virgin Islands November 1, 2023 Virgin Islands declares state of emergency over contaminated water on St. Croix Democratic Gov. Albert Bryan of the U.S. Virgin Islands signed an emergency declaration over lead- and copper-contaminated water on the island of St. Croix.
Jamaica October 30, 2023 5.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Jamaica A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck Jamaica on Monday, reportedly occurring roughly two miles west-northwest of Hope Bay. No injuries have been reported.
Puerto Rico October 30, 2023 Puerto Rican police officer accused of killing elderly couple commits suicide José Miguel Centeno Sánchez, a Puerto Rican police officer suspected of killing an elderly couple earlier this month, has reportedly killed himself.