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Haiti Battling Multiple Crises and Surging Gang Violence As Hunger Worsens

PORT-AU-PRINCE — In Haiti, where almost half the population is already food insecure, hunger is set to rise amidst increasing inflation, high costs of food and fuel and deteriorating security,…

John McCarthy July 12, 2022

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Coast Guard Returns 60 Dominicans, 3 Haitians To Hispaniola After Two Illegal Voyages

SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard Cutter repatriated 60 Dominicans and returned three Haitians to the Dominican Republic between Friday and Saturday, following the interdiction of two separate illegal voyages…

John McCarthy July 11, 2022

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The New Resort That’s Bringing Curaçao Into The Caribbean Mainstream

The Dutch island is best known for its blue liqueur, but that’s set to change with the arrival of the all-inclusive Sandals chain and its heart-shaped lounge chairs WILLEMSTAD —…

John McCarthy July 11, 2022

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A Year After Protests, Cuba Struggles To Emerge From Crisis

HAVANA — A year after the largest protests in decades shook Cuba’s single-party government, hundreds of people who participated are in prison and the economic and political factors that caused…

John McCarthy July 11, 2022

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Ricky Martin Could Face 50 Years In Prison After Romantic Imbroglio With 22-Year-Old Nephew

SAN JUAN — The lawsuit facing Ricky Martin for alleged domestic violence was recently revealed. Please bear in mind that the name of the complainant who remained anonymous until this…

John McCarthy July 9, 2022

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USVI U-21 Women’s Volleyball Team Defeats Trinidad and Tobago

SAN FERNANDO — The U.S. Virgin Islands' Under-21 women's team overcame an early three-point deficit in the first set to beat host Trinidad and Tobago in their opening round match…

John McCarthy July 8, 2022

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Sint Maarten Causeway Bridge Freezes In Place After Power Outage

PHILIPSBURG — The bridge connecting the Sint Maarten airport to motoring traffic suffered a major setback on Monday. Sint Maarten officials said the long causeway that connects Princess Juliana International…

John McCarthy July 7, 2022

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Coast Guard Seizes $5.2 Million In Cocaine As Part Of Caribbean Corridor Strike Force

SAN JUAN — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos offloaded 551 pounds (250 kgs) of seized cocaine Tuesday in Puerto Rico. Three men, one Venezuelan and two Dominican Republic…

John McCarthy July 7, 2022

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Questions Remain About When Ricky Martin Stopped Dating His Sister’s Son

SAN JUAN — Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin on Sunday denied allegations that led to a restraining order against him, with police noting that he has not been charged with…

John McCarthy July 5, 2022

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Frontier Airlines Adds Daily Nonstop Service From Tampa to Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — Frontier Airlines, one of the fastest expanding airlines in the Caribbean, has added new daily nonstop service from Tampa, Florida, to San Juan, Puerto Rico. The new…

John McCarthy July 4, 2022