October 3, 2023 Security force sent to Caribbean island ravaged by crime crisis as US pledges $100M in aid Kenya first proposed the security force in the summer as Haiti begged the international community to provide police officers and assistance to clamp down on the crisis.
September 28, 2023 Gang violence, killings, rapes in Haiti continue to escalate, UN says Killings have significantly increased in the past few months in Haiti. Gang activity has also spread from the coastal capital of Port-au-Prince to two other major cities.
September 23, 2023 Jamaica declares Dengue fever outbreak with hundreds of confirmed and suspected cases Jamaica’s Ministry of Health and Wellness has declared a fresh dengue fever outbreak on the island Saturday with six deaths being investigated.
September 22, 2023 Biden admin pledges $100M toward Kenyan-led policing of gang-ravaged Haiti The Biden administration on Friday pledged $100 million toward the deployment of a prospective multinational security force to Haiti, where violent crime and gang activity run rampant.
September 8, 2023 Cuba arrests 17 accused of recruiting pro-Russia forces for Ukraine war Cuban authorities have arrested 17 suspects in connection with an alleged network aimed at recruiting Cuban nationals to fight against Ukraine on Russia's behalf.
September 8, 2023 Children migrating through Latin America, the Caribbean reach record highs, UN says According to the United Nations, children making perilous journeys through Latin America and the Caribbean to escape issues such as gang violence and poverty have reached record highs.
August 31, 2023 Nearly 2,000 killed, injured, kidnapped in Haiti from April to June: UN report The U.N. announced that the number of killings, injuries and abductions in Haiti rose significantly from April to June, with a 14% increase over the three previous months.
August 30, 2023 US citizens urged to leave Haiti as soon as possible, as State Department flags 'current security situation' U.S. citizens are urged to leave Haiti as soon as possible amid the State Department warning about "current security situation and infrastructure challenges."
August 29, 2023 Jamaican authorities charge female dental assistant with abducting, killing 8-year-old A dental assistant in Jamaica has been charged with murder and kidnapping in connection with the June death of eight-year-old Danielle Rowe.
August 28, 2023 Thousands pack streets of London to celebrate Notting Hill Carnival, one of Europe’s largest street parties Millions of people are expected to attend this year’s Notting Hill Carnival in London, England, to celebrate the culture and music of the Caribbean.