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King Charles III to confront colonial legacy in Caribbean tour amid cancer treatment
world8 days ago

King Charles III to confront colonial legacy in Caribbean tour amid cancer treatment

King Charles III will tour the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda from October 27 to November 4, explicitly addressing Britain's colonial past and slavery. The 77-year-old monarch, who is undergoing cancer treatment, will deliver a speech at a Commonwealth meeting and mark Guyana's 60th independence anniversary. While the palace emphasizes acknowledging historical wrongs, the UK government maintains it will not pay reparations.

via BBC|
#caribbean#colonialism#commonwealth
Gang Retaliation Suspected in Kingstown Shooting That Kills Four
gun-violence14 days ago

Gang Retaliation Suspected in Kingstown Shooting That Kills Four

Four people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting near Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, on Friday night. Police suspect the incident stems from gang retaliation, as no arrests have been made and the motive remains unconfirmed. The violence brings the nation’s 2026 homicide count to 37, prompting authorities to deploy regional experts and new ballistic equipment to combat rising crime.

via Al Jazeera|
#caribbean#gang-violence#gun-violence
Caribbean nations map legal push to compel UK over slavery reparations
world20 days ago

Caribbean nations map legal push to compel UK over slavery reparations

Caribbean nations are drafting a multi-pronged action plan to pressure the UK into negotiating a decades-long slavery reparations deal, outlining legal strategies from petitions to the Privy Council to an ICJ advisory opinion and seeking talks at Commonwealth and UN summits; they argue binding obligations exist under UN conventions and CERD, and warn of international court action if diplomacy fails, all framed as a multigenerational justice effort.

via The Guardian|
#caribbean#international-law#reparations
US strikes suspected drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, four killed
us-news20 days ago

US strikes suspected drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, four killed

The U.S. military says it killed four people in a strike on a boat it suspects was used for drug trafficking in the Caribbean; officials provided little detail and did not publicly prove the vessel carried drugs. The operation is framed as part of a broader campaign against traffickers in Latin America, with the U.S. pursuing joint operations with allies—though some governments dispute these deals.

via NBC News|
#caribbean#drug-trafficking#military
Caribbean Strike Kills Four in U.S. Drug-Boat Takedown, Expands Campaign
world21 days ago

Caribbean Strike Kills Four in U.S. Drug-Boat Takedown, Expands Campaign

The U.S. military says it killed four people aboard a boat suspected of drug smuggling in the Caribbean, part of a broader anti-drug campaign that has killed at least 231 people in 69 strikes over about a year. The Pentagon offered limited evidence the vessel was trafficking drugs. The administration aims to broaden operations on land with regional allies, while critics question legality and point to ‘double-tap’ strikes as potential war crimes.

via CBS News|
#caribbean#drug-smuggling#narco-terrorists
world21 days ago

Caribbean strike leaves four dead as US widens crackdown on drug smugglers

The U.S. military says it killed four people in a strike on a boat suspected of drug smuggling in the Caribbean Sea, but Southern Command offered no evidence the vessel carried drugs. The operation is part of a months-long campaign against alleged traffickers, contributing to a total of at least 231 people killed in 69 strikes since the campaign began, with Washington pursuing joint operations with regional partners amid disputed deals and denials from some governments. Critics say there is little publicly verifiable evidence supporting the killings.

via Politico|
#caribbean#drug-trafficking#military-strikes
Aruba Shines: Sun, Shops, and a Budget-Friendly Caribbean Stay
travel21 days ago

Aruba Shines: Sun, Shops, and a Budget-Friendly Caribbean Stay

Aruba blends world-class beaches like Eagle Beach with a lively Oranjestad shopping scene and a far lower cost of living than the Bahamas—two people can live for about $3,180/month; central 1-bedroom rents average around $994 and a 3-bedroom about $2,626, while groceries, meals, and transport are cheaper, making Aruba an affordable Caribbean alternative for visitors and potential residents.

via islands.com|
#aruba#beaches#caribbean
US Declares 21 Regional Gangs Foreign Terrorist Organizations
world29 days ago

US Declares 21 Regional Gangs Foreign Terrorist Organizations

The United States designated 21 Latin American and Caribbean groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations to disrupt their financing and operations, citing violence and criminal activity including drug trafficking, extortion and human trafficking. The list spans Colombia’s Clan del Golfo, Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua and Cartel de los Soles, Ecuadorian gangs like Los Lobos/Los Choneros/Los Tiguerones, Brazil’s Comando Vermelho and PCC, and Haiti’s Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif, among others. The designation expands U.S. counterterrorism tools and could trigger asset freezes and travel bans for members and supporters as part of a broader effort to curb transnational crime in the region.

via AP News|
#caribbean#foreign-terrorist-organizations#latin-america
Dolly Poised to Weaken as It Heads Toward the Caribbean
weather1 month ago

Dolly Poised to Weaken as It Heads Toward the Caribbean

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Dolly is a fast-moving system about 1,145 miles east of the Caribbean’s Leeward Islands, moving west at 24 mph with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph. Dolly is forecast to degenerate into a tropical wave before reaching the Leeward Islands, but heavy rain could lash the Caribbean this weekend, bringing flash‑flood risks to the Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Hispaniola. Florida isn’t expected to be threatened by Dolly, and forecasters note the 2026 Atlantic season is anticipated to produce 7–13 named storms with limited chances of major hurricanes.

via Orlando Sentinel|
#caribbean#hurricanes#leeward-islands
Dolly forms as tropical storm on a slow Caribbean-bound track
weather1 month ago

Dolly forms as tropical storm on a slow Caribbean-bound track

Tropical Storm Dolly has formed on a slow path toward the Caribbean and is not expected to strengthen into a hurricane, though its rainfall could affect the Virgin Islands, Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico. The name Dolly is a coincidence with the late Dolly Parton, and the article notes that NOAA forecasts 8–14 tropical storms this season, with 3–6 potentially becoming major hurricanes.

via The Washington Post|
#caribbean#national-weather-service#tropical-cyclones