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August 4, 2023

Haiti expresses skepticism over Kenya’s offer to send police to combat Haiti’s gang violence

Residents in Haiti expressed concerns over Kenya offering international intervention to combat the Caribbean nation’s gang violence. Previously, foreign forces have wrecked the country.

August 2, 2023

Ex-Auburn football player helps bail out wife, her lover who are accused of plotting his murder: report

A Georgia husband helped his wife, who is accused of trying to kill him amid an acrimonious divorce, and her alleged accomplices get bailed out of a Bahamas prison, according to a local report.

August 2, 2023

Kidnapping of American nurse, her daughter in Haiti deals blow to aid efforts in impoverished nation

Aid providers are concerned that the kidnapping of an American nurse and her youg daughter in Haiti will impact aid services in the nation.

August 1, 2023

Americans kidnapped in Haiti: Non-profit asks public ‘to pray with us’ as details on fate remain uncertain

Witnesses say that armed men kidnapped Alix Dorsainvil, originally from New Hampshire, and her daughter from Port au Prince, Haiti, on Thursday.

July 31, 2023

UN chief welcomes Kenya's offer to curtail Haitian gang crisis with multinational police force

The United Nations is open to an offer by Kenya to establish and lead a multinational police force to curtail rampant gang activity in Haiti.

July 31, 2023

State Department addresses reported kidnapping of 2 US citizens in Haiti as nurse, her daughter remain missing

Alix Dorsainvil, a nurse originally from New Hampshire, and her young daughter were reportedly kidnapped from Port au Prince, Haiti, on Thursday.

July 20, 2023

5 fatally shot in St. Vincent as Caribbean island battles with surging crime rates

Authorities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines said another five victims were killed as the Caribbean islands struggle with a surge in violent crime rates.

June 8, 2023

Kamala Harris announces plans to invest $100 million to help the Caribbean with crisis, initiatives

Vice President Kamala Harris announced that the U.S. plans to invest millions of dollars to help the Caribbean fight crimes and help alleviate Haiti’s humanitarian crisis.

June 7, 2023

US issues travel advisory for Caribbean hotspot amid violence, sex assault concerns

The State Department has issued a level two advisories urging travelers to "exercise increased caution" when traveling to the Dominican Republic.

June 5, 2023

Devastating floods ravage Haiti, claiming 42 lives, leaving 11 missing

Haiti is dealing with the aftermath of heavy flooding that struck over the weekend, resulting in the death of 42 individuals, while 11 people remain missing.