The Latest Breaking News from Caribbean

Forecasters say they expect Tropical Storm Helene in the Caribbean Sea to strengthen rapidly and become a hurricane as it moves north across the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday toward the U.S. The National Hurricane Center has issued hurricane warnings for northwestern Florida's coastline and part of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula

An American quarry company says the Mexican government has carried out a de-facto expropriation of its properties on Mexico's Caribbean coast

The French government has sent a group of special anti-riot police to the French Caribbean island of Martinique, where protesters have gathered despite bans on demonstrations in some areas. The measure, not used in the last 65 years, has prompted an outcry from some politicians.

Back in April and May 2024, various universities and weather agencies predicted there would be more hurricanes in the Atlantic than usual this year. Warm seas meant conditions were perfect for a particularly active season, they said, with somewhere between 15 and 25 named storms.

Sept. 13-19, 2024

French Caribbean island sees scenes of vehicles engulfed in flames and gutted buildings as officials impose curfew

"I think we found our sweet spot"

Authorities in the French Caribbean territory of Martinique have imposed a nighttime curfew in parts of Fort-de-France – a port city that serves as the main delivery point for goods to the island – as protests continue against the rising cost of living.

Portsmouth-based patrol ship intercepts semi-submersible in Caribbean, halting £750m drugs flow, showcasing vital role in maritime security.‌ ‌