Caribbean

Missing Persons 3 hours ago

Spring break travelers urged to take certain precautions amid search for missing American college student

Former U.S. ambassador to the Dominican Republic Robin Bernstein, who served between 2018 and 2021, has a warning for spring breakers in light of the disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki.

Missing Persons 1 day ago

Missing American in Dominican Republic: Unpredictable ocean currents, beachfront pose major search challenge

The Dominican Republic beach where UPitt student Sudkisha Konanki vanished last week is known for unpredictable currents and is located near the end of a protective coral reef.

Sharks February 24

Terrifying video gives inside look at what it would be like to be eaten by a shark

A tiger shark swallowed a camera, which gave divers an inside view of its mouth during a feeding, according to reports.

Spring Break Nation February 21

Spring break warning: Most unlikely American tourist hot spots emerge as deadly risk

The Caribbean, a popular spring break destination for Americans, is relatively safe, but the State Department is warning U.S. tourists to stay away from certain countries.

Border security February 11

China expands influence near wealthy Florida enclave as migrants from communist country flood into US

Gordon G. Chang discussed China's growing influence in the Caribbean region and the national security threat it could present.

Caribbean January 30

Caribbean nation of St Kitts launches investigation after 19 people found dead in drifting vessel

Authorities in the Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis have launched an investigation after discovering a partially submerged boat containing at least 19 bodies.

Caribbean January 15

Gang violence in Haiti at record levels amid criticisms US has no 'clear strategy'

Gang violence in Haiti has led to the displacement of more than 700,000 people, forcing them to flee their homes for safety. Critics fault U.S. strategy amid escalating unrest.

Politics November 18

Charity leaders slam Biden admin's response to US planes shot in Haiti amid chaos: 'What are we doing?'

Jack Brewer led several other charity heads in condemning the lack of action from the Biden administration against U.S. planes shot in Port-au-Prince.

US November 12

FAA suspends air traffic to Haiti for 30 days after two flights from US hit by gunfire

The FAA announced Tuesday that all U.S. commercial flights into Haiti are suspended for 30 days. The ban comes one day after a Spirit flight was hit by gunfire on Monday.

Florida November 11

Spirit Airlines flight from Florida hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti

A Spirit Airlines flight making a landing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, was struck by gunfire, forcing the pilot to redirect the flight to an airport in the Dominican Republic.