HAVANA — For almost half a century, Spain’s EFE news agency has reported from Cuba, covering everything from the historic visit by President Barack Obama to
Read more12 of 22 Countries CDC Says To Avoid Are In The Caribbean As COVID Crimps Travel
ROAD TOWN, Tortola — Some 12 of the 22 countries the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warn travelers to avoid are in the Caribbean
Read moreInitial Barbados Election Results Show PM Mia Mottley Poised For Win
BRIDGETOWN — Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley seemed on the verge of a sweeping victory as preliminary results trickled in late on Wednesday from the
Read moreMartinique Court Dismisses Slavery Reparations Lawsuit
FORT-DE-FRANCE — An appeals court in the French Caribbean island of Martinique on Tuesday dismissed a request from groups seeking slavery reparations in a blow
Read moreBahamas, Sint Maarten and BVI Are Countries CDC Says To Avoid For COVID-19
ROAD TOWN, Tortola — More than 100 countries are on U.S. federal health officials’ list of destinations to avoid because of a high risk of COVID-19, including Australia, Israel,
Read moreU.S. Navy Seizes $22M of Cocaine In The Caribbean
MIAMI — The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy seized what they suspect is cocaine worth an estimated $22 million during a recent interdiction in the
Read moreModerate Earthquake Hits Eastern Caribbean; But No Tsunami Threat
PORT OF SPAIN — The U.S. Geological Survey and the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre are reporting that a moderate 4.8 earthquake
Read moreBarbados To Hold First Election Since Becoming A Republic
BRIDGETOWN — Barbados today will hold general elections called by Prime Minister Mia Mottley, the Caribbean nation’s first vote since it became a republic last
Read moreCoast Guard Takes 90 Dominicans Back Home After 3 Illegal Voyage Interceptions
SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard Cutter Richard Dixon repatriated 90 Dominicans to the Dominican Republic Sunday afternoon, following the interdiction of three illegal voyages near
Read moreCOOL RUNNINGS II: Jamaica Makes History With 3 Bobsled Teams In The Olympics
KINGSTON — Jamaica has qualified for three Olympic bobsled events for the first time ever, their team said, setting the stage for a “Cool Runnings”-style underdog
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