Sep 16 Barbados seeks to drop Queen Elizabeth II as head of state By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The former British colony once known as "Little England" announced late Tuesday that it plans to replace the monarch with its own head of state in time for next year's 55th independence anniversary. Continue reading
Jan 28 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes between Jamaica and Cuba, but no injuries By Michael Weissenstein, Associated Press A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck in the Caribbean Sea between Jamaica and eastern Cuba. Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch 5:42 On Abaco and Grand Bahama, the best option for many residents is to leave It’s been a week since Hurricane Dorian devastated the Abaco Islands and part of Grand Bahama. Many residents of the stricken areas have left their ruined homes or are waiting in lines for transportation out, because leaving is their best… Continue watching
Sep 06 Watch 4:30 The immense logistical challenges of emergency response in the Bahamas With the northern islands of the Bahamas leveled by Hurricane Dorian, getting to people who are in danger and transporting them out of the ruins pose immense logistical challenges. William Brangham talks to Elizabeth Riley, deputy executive director of the… Continue watching
Aug 28 Watch 4:47 Hurricane Dorian turns away from Puerto Rico but strikes Virgin Islands Hurricane Dorian may be sparing Puerto Rico its very worst, but the territory’s residents are still apprehensive about its "shaky" electrical grid and smaller, more vulnerable islands. The U.S. Virgin Islands, meanwhile, are taking a direct hit from Dorian. Judy… Continue watching
Aug 27 Tropical Storm Dorian heads toward Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic By Dánica Coto, Associated Press A still-uncertain long-term track showed the storm could near Florida over the weekend. Continue reading
Aug 26 Barbados braces for Tropical Storm Dorian By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The storm is threatening to turn into a small hurricane that forecasters said could affect the northern Windward islands and Puerto Rico in upcoming days. Continue reading
Apr 16 UK sorry for ‘appalling’ treatment of Caribbean immigrants By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The British government apologized Monday for its "appalling" treatment of some immigrants from the Caribbean, as reports of law-abiding residents being threatened with deportation overshadowed a London meeting of leaders from the 53-nation Commonwealth. Continue reading
Feb 06 Hurricane Irma nearly destroyed Barbuda. Will recovery destroy the island’s communal way of life? By Steve Sapienza, Pulitzer Center The land on Barbuda has been held in common ownership by all Barbudans since the end of slavery there, but the government claims privatizing some parts will help finance hurricane recovery. Continue reading
Oct 22 Psychological first aid must be part of disaster relief By Alani Gregory, STAT The danger of natural disasters lies not only in the tremendous loss of life and property, but also in the psychological toll they take on survivors. Continue reading