Caribbean

Album Review: The Creole Choir of Cuba – ‘Santiman’

January 25, 2013, 9:54 am

These singers celebrate their deep West Africa roots and recall the spirit of Buena Vista Social Club.

After Sandy, Haiti Faces Massive Food Shortage

November 14, 2012, 5:48 pm

Hurricane Sandy, Tropical Storm Isaac, and a drought have left Haiti reeling.

Caribbean Coral Reefs Nearing Destruction, Report Says

September 11, 2012, 1:43 am

Most of the coral on reefs in the Caribbean are dead with less than 10 percent on average having live coral cover, a startling new report shows.

Family Wants Probe Into Cuban Activist’s Death

July 24, 2012, 7:15 pm

The family of Oswaldo Paya, a recently deceased prominent Cuban pro-democracy activist, said that his car was likely forced off the road, leading to the crash that killed him.

20,000 Endangered Sea Turtle Eggs Crushed in Trinidad

July 13, 2012, 10:47 pm

Thousands of endangered sea turtle eggs were crushed by heavy machinery on the Caribbean island of Trinidad.

Adventure and Relaxation in Cabarete, Dominican Republic

June 26, 2012, 1:50 am

Tranquil turquoise waters and white sand beaches come to mind when conjuring images of the Caribbean. However, being airlifted by a kite, repelling down waterfalls, and [...]

Australian and Caribbean Affairs: The Ties That Bind

June 4, 2012, 2:53 am

Speaking on April 25 at the Australian Consulate in New York, the Australian CEO of The Dow Chemical Company Andrew Liveris described the “ethos of New Australia.”

Cuban Dissidents Occupy Church in Havana

March 15, 2012, 4:38 pm

A group of dissidents have occupied a major Catholic church in the Cuban capital of Havana, demanding that the Cuban regime change its human rights situation.