Outlawry in the Caribbean
On Sept. 2, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the sinking of an outboard motor-powered, open boat somewhere in the Caribbean, killing 11 people. The Trump administration claims that the boat ...
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Trump’s War on Crime Is a War on Democracy
Last week, the Trump administration proudly posted footage of the U.S. military carrying out the apparent extrajudicial execution of 11 unidentified men on a boat in the Caribbean. At the ...
How Jamaica Bucked a Regional Trend to Reduce Gang Violence
For almost four decades, Jamaica has ranked among the countries with the highest homicide rates in the world. But since 2022, thanks to concerted government efforts, its murder rate has ...
Hurricane Erin remains an extremely dangerous Category 4 cyclone north of Caribbean
Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly intensified into an extremely dangerous Category 5 cyclone as it stayed safely north of the Caribbean islands over the weekend. Shortly ...
World’s largest cruise ship heads to Florida ahead of August maiden voyage
The largest cruise ship in the world that’s anticipated to become the crown jewel of Royal Caribbean’s sprawling fleet will be docking in Florida before it departs on its first-ever ...
I’ve been to 20 Caribbean islands. Here are 5 things you must do when you visit the region — and 2 you can skip.
I've visited over 20 islands in the Caribbean and know which activities are worth the splurge.Mariette WilliamsThe Caribbean is synonymous with great beaches and warm weather, but the area is ...
Former Army Ranger struck by boat propeller in hit-and-run during Bahamas vacation: ‘His bottom was almost completely detached’
A former Army Ranger was nearly sliced in half when he was struck by a propeller of a boat that ran him over in a disturbing hit-and-run as he snorkeled ...
Record-breaking sargassum invasion in Atlantic, Caribbean threatens to foul beach resorts
A record-breaking 37.5 million metric tons of seaweed was detected during May, with biologists warning that some Caribbean resorts may be blanketed by the naturally-occurring phenomenon during the coming weeks. ...
I’ve been to 20 Caribbean islands. Here are 7 mistakes first-time visitors should avoid making.
After visiting 20 Caribbean islands, I've observed some common mistakes from first-time visitors.Mariette WilliamsThe Caribbean is the perfect vacation destination for those looking for warm weather, endless beaches, and exciting ...
First storm of 2025 Atlantic hurricane season could develop before June
While the Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t officially begin until June 1, the FOX Forecast Center will be monitoring the Caribbean Sea during the second half of May for any signs of preseason ...
