Peru swears in a new president as Latin America photo gallery highlights regional imagery
AP’s photo gallery reports Peru’s swearing-in of a new president and spotlights top images from across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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NC mom’s sister grieves as Grenada disappearance investigation continues
The sister of Elizabeth Waddell, a North Carolina physical therapist who vanished during a Grenada vacation, says she’s grieving as investigators keep searching eight days after she disappeared. Surveillance footage showed Waddell entering the water near her Airbnb at Grand Anse Beach on July 22, with her friend nearby and her husband reporting she was last seen swimming around 5:30 p.m. Grenadian authorities and family say foul play is not suspected, and the sister posted that Liz isn’t lost but exploring the sea and sharing her light with others while the search continues.
Husband Doubts Foul Play in Grenada Missing Mom Case
Elizabeth Waddell, a 44-year-old North Carolina mom, disappeared while swimming near Grand Anse, Grenada, during a July vacation. Her husband, Cailen Waddell, says after consulting family, local authorities, and the U.S. Embassy, there was no foul play suspected, though the investigation continues as authorities review surveillance footage and possible sightings from the day she vanished.
Caribbean CCTV Captures NC mom Liz Waddell entering sea before vanishing
Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, a 44-year-old physical therapist from Cary, NC, vanished on Grenada’s Grand Anse Beach after surveillance footage reportedly shows her entering the sea around 11:51 a.m. and, about 13 minutes later, swimming beneath a jetty with no footage of her returning to shore. Police say eyewitness accounts also indicate she was swimming in open water; her friend reported her missing later that day. The Royal Grenada Police Force is treating it as a missing-person case and, with FBI input being considered, has not released the footage publicly as investigators continue to search for answers.
Search intensifies for North Carolina physical therapist missing in Grenada
Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, a 44-year-old physical therapist from North Carolina, vanished July 22 after last being seen at Grand Anse Beach in Grenada. An extensive search involving police, divers, and St. George’s University students is underway, with her husband appealing for information and Grenada issuing a missing-person alert on July 23. The U.S. State Department said it’s aware of the missing American and can assist families with local procedures.
EU Sets Two-Year Deadline for Caribbean Citizenship-by-Investment Programs or Face Visa Restrictions
The European Union is giving Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia two years to end their citizenship-by-investment programs or risk losing visa-free travel to the Schengen area (29 countries). These programs are economically important for the Caribbean nations, offering passports with visa-free access to roughly 140 countries, with investment costs starting around $200,000. The leaders plan to discuss the issue with EU officials to determine next steps.
Caribbean pushes for return of BVI and royal backing on decolonisation
Caricom’s Reparations Commission is urging the UK to return the British Virgin Islands and asking King Charles to back decolonising Britain’s remaining overseas territories, warning that without action there could be a resurgence of colonisation. The group ties reparations to sovereignty and self-determination, criticises governance by UK-appointed governors, and rolls out a new manifesto to advance the reparations and decolonisation agenda while seeking broader ties with Africa and African Americans.
Jamaica Emerges as the Caribbean’s Most Peaceful Destination for 2026
According to the Global Peace Index 2026, Jamaica is the Caribbean’s most peaceful nation (70th globally), with strong safety scores and lower conflict, inviting travelers to enjoy beaches like Seven Mile Beach and Frenchman’s Cove and iconic falls such as Dunn’s River Falls and Island Gully Falls.
US weighs Jamaica channel for third-country migrant transfers as Caribbean tensions rise
The United States is in talks with Jamaica about relocating third-country migrants there, highlighting a growing Caribbean rift over migration policy as governments navigate deportation practices and relations with Washington amid immigration enforcement.
Fiancée's heartfelt tribute after beloved friend dies on tropical bachelorette trip
Tyrese Haliburton’s fiancée Jade Jones posted a heartfelt tribute to her best friend Makenzi Kern, who died June 8 from undisclosed health complications during a lavish bachelorette trip in St. Barthelemy. Kern, 26, was a longtime friend from Iowa State, and Jones recalled their college memories as she prepares for their Aug. 1 wedding. Kern’s family has said there was no foul play and the exact cause remains undisclosed.
Tragedy on a Dream Getaway: Close Friend of Haliburton’s Fiancée Dies During St. Barts Bachelorette Trip
Makenzi Kern, a close friend of Jade Jones (Tyrese Haliburton’s fiancée), died on June 8 during a lavish St. Barts bachelorette trip from undisclosed health complications, just after celebrating her 26th birthday; her family says there was no foul play or drugs involved. Kern, an Iowa State graduate and YMCA Membership Director, was a central figure in the wedding festivities as Jones and Haliburton—together since college—are set to marry on Aug. 1, with memories of her vibrant personality and love for life.
Body of missing cruise passenger found on St Kitts after days-long search
A 33-year-old Chinese hiker and cruise passenger, Wang Zyuan, who vanished on Mount Liamuiga on St. Kitts on May 27, was found dead after days of a multi-agency search. Police used cell-tower data to narrow the search of the strenuous trail, with volunteers and officials continuing the effort before locating his body.
US Prepares Caribbean Armada for Potential Cuba Invasion
The Pentagon has positioned forces and weapons for a possible U.S. invasion of Cuba and is awaiting final approval from President Donald Trump. The Caribbean hosts the largest U.S. naval presence outside the Middle East, with the USS Nimitz carrier strike group, destroyers and cruisers, drones, and amphibious ships carrying Marines ready to act, though a major ground operation would require more troops and strain crews after prolonged deployments. Analysts note the move would be a forceful option and could target leadership, while officials weigh feasibility and risks in a rapidly evolving security environment.
Venezuela blames Trinidad oil spill for environmental damage
Venezuela says an oil spill originating in Trinidad and Tobago is causing environmental damage to its coastlines, with authorities monitoring impacts and coordinating cleanup efforts.
Caribbean Princess Norovirus Outbreak Affects 115 on Southern Caribbean Voyage
115 people (102 guests and 13 crew) were sickened by norovirus on the Caribbean Princess’s 13-night Southern Caribbean sailing, confirmed by the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program. Princess Cruises has implemented enhanced cleaning and will conduct a deep sanitation in Port Canaveral; no itinerary changes have been announced for upcoming calls at Amber Cove and Nassau.