The Latest Breaking News from Caribbean

Nevis Is the Caribbean Island Beauty Lovers Need to Know

Caution: You will never want to leave the island.

Marie Claire · Aug 9

In 2017, Antigua and Barbuda removed over 6,000 rats and starving goats from Redonda; by 2019, vegetation rose over 20-fold and ground lizards eightfold

For years, Redonda looked less like a Caribbean paradise and more like a barren volcanic outcrop. Its steep cliffs and rocky surface were stripped of vegetation, while invasive goats and thousands of black rats consumed or destroyed much of the island’s fragile wildlife.

The Times of India · Aug 9

The US Navy used a swarm of drone boats to seize $81 million worth of cocaine in the Caribbean

Two Saildrone Voyager vessels tracked suspected drug traffickers, enabling the US Navy to seize cocaine worth more than $81 million.

TechRadar · Aug 9

France announces further investment to combat drug trafficking in Guiana

France's Minister for Public Accounts outlined on Monday a slew of measures designed to combat drug trafficking in the Caribbean territory of French Guiana, one of the world's major hubs for smugglers.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 5

Florida laboratory tests exposed endangered Caribbean corals to predatory bacteria; more than half showed no bleaching beyond the infection site

In the Caribbean, researchers are exploring the use of predatory bacteria as a means to combat coral diseases. Laboratory tests have demonstrated that these microscopic bacteria can successfully eliminate harmful Vibrio bacteria while preserving the coral's vital microbiome. This promising method provides a focused mechanism to defend corals against disease.…

The Times of India · Aug 4

Delta ends flights to Caribbean island with no plans to resume route

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The Independent UK · Aug 4

Delta cancels all flights to one Caribbean destination starting next month

Delta did not give a specific reason for ending the route, which served a destination known for its beaches, rainforests and volcanic landscapes

The Independent UK · Aug 4

U.S. Police Officer Dies After Cosmetic Surgery in Dominican Republic, Renewing Scrutiny of Medical Tourism

A 31-year-old U.S. police officer has died after traveling to the Dominican Republic for cosmetic surgery, marking the second recent death involving an American law enforcement officer and raising fresh questions about the risks associated with medical tourism in the Caribbean.

Latin Times · Aug 4

Concacaf countries considering withdrawing support for under-fire Gianni Infantino

The confederation which represents North America, Central America and the Caribbean is pondering its position

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico beaches swathed in record levels of seaweed

Swaths of sargassum are blanketing the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, suffocating shorelines and snuffing out marine life while spooking visitors in areas that depend heavily on tourism

The Independent UK · Jul 31