SAN JUAN (WaPo) — Hurricanes, earthquakes and an outbreak of a fast-spreading coral disease have wreaked havoc on the coral reefs that protect Puerto Rico’s
Read moreTropical depression likely to form early next week, NHC says
MIAMI — The National Hurricane Central is monitoring a tropical wave in the central Atlantic with a high formation chance in the next seven days.
Read moreAfrican, Caribbean nations join forces to call for reparations for slavery
BRIDGETOWN (Reuters) — Representatives from various African and Caribbean entities joined forces at a historic event this week in the capital of Barbados to demand
Read moreNational Hurricane Center Monitors 3 Disturbances In Atlantic, Caribbean Sea
MIAMI —The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring three disturbances in the tropical Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea today. First, in the Central Tropical Atlantic,
Read moreTropical wave expected to pass to the north of the USVI and Puerto Rico
MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical wave with medium formation chance in the next seven days. The tropical wave is located
Read moreDog vs shark standoff thrills tourists on Bahamas boat tour
NASSAU (AP) — The sight of a massive hammerhead shark was a rare treat for 32 travelers on a tour boat in the Bahamas this
Read moreQ&A: Antigua and Barbuda prime minister on granting Rastafari their sacramental marijuana rights
SAINT JOHN’S (AP) — Antigua and Barbuda recently granted Rastafari official sacramental authorization to grow and smoke marijuana that their faith deems sacred. Rastafari across
Read moreVice President Harris announces 2 new Caribbean embassies, spending for Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) — Vice President Kamala Harris said more than $100 million in new assistance for the Caribbean is available, including the establishment of two
Read moreTropical Wave Has Low Chance of Formation, NWS Says
SAN JUAN — The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical wave with low formation chance (30%) in the next seven days. A tropical wave
Read moreSmall tornado hits northwestern Puerto Rico, downing trees and power lines
SAN JUAN — A small and rare tornado swept briefly through a town in northwestern Puerto Rico, damaging homes and causing at least one landslide,
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