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Sharks May 25, 2023

Shark bites leg off American tourist in Turks and Caicos: report

A 22-year-old American reportedly lost her leg after being bitten by a shark while snorkeling during a vacation to the Caribbean’s Turks and Caicos islands.

Puerto Rico May 22, 2023

Puerto Rico to decentralize Education Department

Puerto Rico will decentralize its oft-criticized Education Department, noting potential better outcomes for students absent the largely ineffective and bureaucratic system.

TRAVEL May 21, 2023

Tourist kidnappings, rampant crime spark travel warnings in Caribbean, South America

The State Department issued warnings for seven countries, five of which are in the Caribbean or South America, over concerns of elevated crime and safety for Americans abroad.

Puerto Rico May 18, 2023

Puerto Rico indicts 44 in $1.2M COVID relief scam

A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico has indicted 44 people in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud the federal government of $1.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds.

Natalee Holloway May 13, 2023

Natalee Holloway suspect Joran van der Sloot getting divorced after prison drug smuggling scandal

Joran van der Sloot, the Dutch national suspected in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of Alabama student Natalee Holloway in Aruba, is getting divorced.

Caribbean April 24, 2023

Mob in Haitian capital burns 13 suspected gangsters to death

A mob in the Haitian capital burned and beat 13 suspected gangsters to death with gasoline-soaked tires. People pulled the men from police custody Monday at a traffic stop.

Caribbean April 22, 2023

Scientists identify cause of Caribbean sea urchin die-off

Marine scientists have discovered the source of a mysterious outbreak that killed sea urchins in droves in the Caribbean Sea. The massive die-off was caused by a single-celled parasite.

Caribbean April 19, 2023

Caribbean leaders agree to introduce nationwide bans on assault weapons

Caribbean leaders have agreed to introduce bans on so-called "assault weapons" in their respective countries, blaming illegal gun imports for unprecedented spikes in gang violence.

Caribbean April 13, 2023

Former Haitian senator's driver detained in Moise assassination case

Mozart Prevot, the driver of former Sen. John Joel Joseph, has been detained by Haitian authorities, who confiscated a pistol and ammunition.

Puerto Rico April 5, 2023

Economic oversight board unveils Puerto Rico growth blueprint

A federal oversight board has unveiled a new growth-centric economic plan for Puerto Rico, which has recently emerged from a prolonged bankruptcy process.

TRAVEL March 30, 2023

US Marine vet dies in British Virgin Islands boating accident, leaving young daughter orphaned

A Marine from North Carolina has died in a boating accident in the British Virgin Islands, according to police – leaving his young daughter an orphan.