Jul 09 Bahamas issues travel advisory for U.S., urging 'extreme caution' By Omar Etman On the heels of nationwide protests against police violence, the Bahamas issued a travel advisory on Friday for its citizens visiting the U.S. Continue reading
May 20 Despite reports, Haiti not joining the African Union By Kenya Downs Rumors circulated that the Caribbean nation of Haiti would become the African Union's 55th member state. Not true, says the African Union. Continue reading
Apr 20 The problem with Snapchat's Bob Marley filter goes beyond blackface By Kenya Downs While some accuse Snapchat of promoting blackface, others point to a bigger problem with the Bob Marley filter. Continue reading
Mar 23 Why one-percenters spend billions on foreign passports By Vikram Mansharamani A growing number of countries offer individuals passports in return for investment, and the wealthy have been taking advantage of such programs in increasing numbers. Continue reading
Mar 14 How Puerto Rico's economic crisis could shape Florida's primary By Kenya Downs With thousands of Puerto Ricans leaving the island for Florida, potential new voters means the U.S. territory's issues can no longer be ignored. Continue reading
Feb 04 At height of tourism season, Zika virus puts Caribbean economies at risk By Kenya Downs The Caribbean is one of the most tourism-dependent regions in the world. So with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announcing a level two travel warning due to a presence of the Zika virus in several Caribbean nations,… Continue reading
Feb 03 Haitians take to the street to protest country's election process By Larisa Epatko Updated: Haitian President Michel Martelly stepped down on Sunday, as was constitutionally required, and a provisional government will take his place until a run-off election is held on April 24. Continue reading
Jan 11 Would you pack a stethoscope in your suitcase? By Larisa Epatko Going to St. Lucia this winter to bask in the sun? Why not pack some stationary, stickers and story books among your tank tops and flip-flops to help some disadvantaged kids. Continue reading
Sep 10 Homeland Security taking to the sky in drug smuggling fight By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press ABOVE THE CARIBBEAN SEA — As soon as the aging P-3 surveillance plane rumbles off the island runway, a crew of three agents for U.S. Customs and Border Protection begins hunting with high-tech radar for anything that looks out of… Continue reading
Apr 09 Black immigrant population in U.S. expected to triple by 2060, study finds By Laura Santhanam The number of black immigrants living in the United States has nearly quadrupled since 1980 and is expected to continue to grow, according to a new report released today from the Pew Research Center. Continue reading