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Coast Guard intercepts 309 Haitian migrants in 'less than seaworthy' vessel off Florida's coast

February 1, 2023

Coast Guard intercepts 309 Haitian migrants in 'less than seaworthy' vessel off Florida's coast

The Coast Guard returned 309 Haitian migrants to their home country after intercepting their boat in waters off Florida's coast. The group was a mixture of men, women and children.

St. Lucia bar shooting results in British man killed, another wounded

December 5, 2022

St. Lucia bar shooting results in British man killed, another wounded

A British man was killed and one was wounded in a St. Lucia bar shooting late Saturday night. There has been no arrests and the wounded man's identity was not released.

FTX collapse: Storm looms over Sam Bankman-Fried's Crypto Bahamas conference as A-list pals go dark

November 18, 2022

FTX collapse: Storm looms over Sam Bankman-Fried's Crypto Bahamas conference as A-list pals go dark

FTX and SALT co-hosted the $3,000-a-head Crypto Bahamas conference at an exclusive resort near Sam Bankman-Fried's waterfront Bahamas financial headquarters.

Turks and Caicos Islands murders surge ahead of busy US holiday travel season

November 18, 2022

Turks and Caicos Islands murders surge ahead of busy US holiday travel season

Turks and Caicos Islands police blame a rash of violent crime on feuding drug gangs vying for control of territory in the popular Caribbean resort hotspot.

Haiti sees a surprise return of cholera, as a gang blockade causes a shortage of drinking water

October 3, 2022

Haiti sees a surprise return of cholera, as a gang blockade causes a shortage of drinking water

Haiti is seeing a surprise resurgence of the cholera disease, as the country faces a gang blockade and a shortage of fuel and clean drinking water.

Fiona strikes Canada with hurricane-force winds; Tropical Storm Ian gains strength in Caribbean

September 25, 2022

Fiona strikes Canada with hurricane-force winds; Tropical Storm Ian gains strength in Caribbean

Canadian troops are helping citizens recover after storm Fiona's hurricane-strength winds ripped roofs off homes and swept houses into the sea on Saturday.

Hurricane Fiona charges past Bermuda; Canada to see storm impacts

September 23, 2022

Hurricane Fiona charges past Bermuda; Canada to see storm impacts

Hurricane Fiona was moving away from Bermuda Friday and heading toward Atlantic Canada. The storm was forecast to weaken slightly before approaching Nova Scotia.

Tropical Storm Fiona forecasted to bring heavy rains to areas south of the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico

September 16, 2022

Tropical Storm Fiona forecasted to bring heavy rains to areas south of the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico

Tropical Storm Fiona is expected to bring heavy rains to areas south of the Virgin Islands and PR late on Saturday and Sunday. Coastal flooding is possible as Fiona's winds blow ashore

American found dead at same Bahamas resort where three US tourists died earlier this year

August 16, 2022

American found dead at same Bahamas resort where three US tourists died earlier this year

A U.S. tourist was found dead at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in the Bahamas, which is the same resort where three Americans died in May, a spokesperson said.

Haitian migrants found dead in waters off Puerto Rico, dozens more found safe on uninhabited island

July 28, 2022

Haitian migrants found dead in waters off Puerto Rico, dozens more found safe on uninhabited island

Five migrants were found dead in waters off Puerto Rico and 68 others were found safely on an uninhabited island on Thursday morning, the Coast Guard said.