The Latest Breaking News from Caribbean

The 39-Second Disaster: Why Venezuela's Rare Twin Earthquakes Triggered Caribbean Tsunami Alerts

Venezuela experienced two powerful earthquakes just 39 seconds apart, causing widespread disruption and triggering tsunami alerts across the Caribbean. Emergency crews continue search-and-rescue operations amid ongoing aftershocks.

International Business Times UK · Jun 26

Côte d’Ivoire: Discover West Africa’s beach and culture hotspot

Regarded as West Africa’s answer to the Caribbean, Côte d’Ivoire has an extraordinary coast, UNESCO-listed culture and direct flights from Europe.

Euronews · Jun 26

La Guaira, Venezuela’s port city, shows extensive earthquake damage after the quake

New images from La Guaira on 25 June revealed widespread destruction after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast, damaging buildings, roads and key public infrastructure.

Euronews · Jun 25

7.2, 7.5 powerful back-to-back earthquakes rock Venezuela, high casualties likely; tsunami alert issued

Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, rocked Venezuela within minutes, causing buildings to crumble in the capital, Caracas. Tsunami alerts were issued for parts of the Caribbean. Residents fled swaying structures as dust clouds rose. Authorities confirmed injuries and urged people to stay clear of damaged buildings, prioritizing…

The Times of India · Jun 24

Court Filing Suggests DHS Moved to End Haiti TPS Before Reviewing Country Conditions, Plaintiffs Claim

A newly surfaced court filing is drawing fresh scrutiny to the Trump administration's decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, with attorneys arguing that Homeland Security officials decided to end protections before completing the legally required review of conditions in the Caribbean nation.

Latin Times · Jun 23

Scottish war film sweeps awards and heads for world stage

A FILMMAKER from Glasgow is set to take his award-winning short film set during the Second War World to the Dutch Caribbean to represent Scotland on…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22

Paris court rejects bid to reopen probe into Caribbean chlordecone contamination

The Paris appeals court has upheld a decision not to reopen a criminal investigation into the use of chlordecone, a toxic pesticide that has been linked to cancer and other health problems in around 90 percent of the adult population in Guadeloupe and Martinique.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 22

Late Windrush victim’s compensation to fund prize for British Caribbean playwrights

The Windrush Prize will award £10,000 to the writer of the winning play, which will receive a run at the Arcola theatre next year

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22

Tyrese Haliburton's Fiancée Jade Jones Pays Tribute to Makenzi Kern After St. Barts Bachelorette Tragedy

Makenzi Kern, 26, tragically passed away during a Caribbean bachelorette trip. Her friend Jade Jones shared a heartfelt tribute, remembering Kern's joy, support, and their cherished memories together.

International Business Times UK · Jun 22

US military says it struck drug vessel in Caribbean

The US says it has hit another drug smuggling boat operated by "narco-terrorists" in ‌the Caribbean, killing two people.

AAP · Jun 22