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US carries out new strike in Caribbean, killing 3 alleged drug smugglers

November 02, 2025 12:22 pm

Hegseth, in a social media posting, said the vessel was operated by a US-designated terrorist organisation but did not name which group was targeted.

Deadly Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba: What we know so far

October 30, 2025 1:42 pm

In Jamaica, where Melissa made landfall as a Category 5 hurricane on Tuesday, authorities confirmed at least eight deaths as residents began digging out from the wreckage.

'25,000 Americans would've died': Trump releases video of US strikes against 'drug-carrying vessel' in Caribbean, 2 survivors repatriated

October 19, 2025 1:50 pm

The US military rescued the pair after two suspected “narco terrorists” were killed in the strike at the submersible vessel on Thursday, in what was at least the sixth such strike in the Caribbean by the US forces since September.

Venezuela says US navy raided a tuna boat in Caribbean as tensions rise

September 14, 2025 8:19 am

Tensions between the two nations escalated after US President Donald Trump in August ordered the deployment of warships in the Caribbean.

Buy a beach house, get a passport: Why Americans are flocking to these 5 Caribbean nations

July 29, 2025 9:18 pm

These Caribbean passports grant visa-free access to as many as 150 countries, including Europe’s Schengen zone and, for most of these nations, the UK.

When a ship with Indians docked in the Caribbean

June 09, 2025 5:30 am

Named Indian Arrival Day in 1979, May 30 was in 1994 declared as a public holiday by then Prime Minister Patrick Manning. On May 30 each year, their descendants, who now comprise about half of the Caribbean nation’s 1.3 million multi-ethnic society, commemorate the arrival of their ancestors to these shores. This year marked 180 years since Indian immigrants had first arrived in the island nation.

Tropical storm Rafael forms in Caribbean, forecast to strengthen into hurricane

November 05, 2024 6:28 am

Forecasters expect Rafael to impact the Cayman Islands on Tuesday with potential hurricane conditions and to approach Cuba by Wednesday.

Five people shot at New York's West Indian American Day parade: Police

September 03, 2024 4:35 am

The 57th annual parade is a testament to the Caribbean community's vibrancy, featuring elaborate costumes, feathered attire, and colorful flags, demonstrating the power of culture and resilience in the face of adversity.

Beryl set to strengthen on approach to Texas due to hot ocean temperatures

July 06, 2024 9:35 pm

National Hurricane Center senior specialist Jack Beven said Beryl is likely to make landfall somewhere between Brownsville and a bit north of Corpus Christi Monday.

Hurricane Beryl forecast to become a Category 4 storm as it near southeast Caribbean

June 30, 2024 5:38 pm

Hurricane warnings were in effect for Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

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