Topic: Caribbean

The Manor

A grand Long Island manor – inhabited by members of the same family since 1735 – offers a glimpse into the forgotten history of Northern slavery.

North Korea missile? Weapon parts found on North Korean ship, Panama officials say

North Korea missile: Panamanian officials say they found parts to a weapons system, including what appears to be a missile or rocket, on a North Korean-flagged cargo ship off Panama's Caribbean coast.

Saving Money Still time for a summer vacation: best deals on 3-, 6-, and 7-day getaways

Summer is fading fast, but with these deals on airfare, hotels, and more, you can book a last-minute getaway and make it back in time for Labor Day. 

Tropical Storm Chantal threatens Dominican Republic, Haiti

Tropical Storm Chantal barreled towards the Dominican Republic and Haiti Wednesday. Officials warned of possible landslides and heavy flooding from Tropical Storm Chantal.

Tropical Storm Chantal heading to Lesser Antilles

Tropical Storm Chantal was centered about 55 miles northwest of St. Lucia around Tuesday morning, the US National Hurricane Center in Miami said.

Tropical storm Chantal: Caribbean prepares as storm nears (+video)

Tropical storm Chantal makes its way towards the small islands of the Lesser Antilles late Monday afternoon. Forecasters say tropical storm Chantal could be near hurricane strength on Wednesday before it reaches Hispaniola, the island shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Cover Story Immigration: Assimilation and the measure of an American

Immigration reform, making its way through Congress, and the Boston Marathon bombings – allegedly committed by two Chechen immigrants – has raised heated debate about how we measure the assimilation of newcomers civically, culturally, economically, and even patriotically. 

Take this dance? Cuba's danzon dies at home but endures in Mexico

Danzon was developed in Cuba in the mid-1800s and has roots in English and French dance.

Latin America Monitor Haiti as an upscale leisure destination? Not so fast, study says.

A new study by the Igarapé Institute says more visitors come to Haiti to visit family or volunteer than visit fancy beach resorts, noting Haiti should keep its attention on serving the majority working- and middle-class visitors that travel there each year.

6 international organizations that support jobs and businesses

Many organizations, both in the United States and abroad, seek to help entrepreneurial individuals and small businesses through microfinance and other means. Here are six organizations that support job creation and new businesses around the world.

10 biggest US foundations and what they do

What are the 10 biggest foundations in the United States? Here they are in ascending order, based on their assets, along with a little bit about what social problems each addresses.

Bermuda Triangle doesn't make the cut on list of world's most dangerous oceans

A new report from the WFF has identified the most dangerous oceans for ship wrecks imperiling underwater life.

Earth is less of a backwater than we thought, say astronomers

The galactic spiral arm where our solar system resides may be a big deal after all, according to a new analysis.

Latin America Monitor Internet access to expand in Cuba – at a price

Cuba said that as of today, users can get on the Internet – including e-mail and international websites – at 118 providers across the island. But the per-hour cost may be too high a hurdle for many.

Sharks worth more in seas than in soups, study finds

A study of 70 fisheries and ecotourism sites in 45 countries found that sharks make more money as tourist attractions than as food.   

Royal Caribbean cruise fire sends passengers home early (+video)

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship caught fire Tuesday, and the ship's 2,200 passengers had to be flown home. This is the second time this year a fire has put a cruise ship's voyage on hold.  

Fired for word: 'Negro' in Spanish class

Fired for word 'negro'? A Bronx teacher has filed a lawsuit claiming she was fired for using the word 'negro' in class. 'Negro' is the Spanish word for the color black.

The South welcomes 'crazy ants.' Hail the latest invader.

'Crazy ants' from South America are hitching rides across the South, setting up massive colonies, and relieving other occupying ant armies, including fire ants, of their duties.

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Latin America Monitor Move over Beyoncé: Another American explores Cuba, 'people to people'

Like Beyoncé and Jay-Z, the Monitor's Linda Feldmann travels Cuba on a 'people to people' tour. Since 2011, such trips have had the sanction of the Treasury Department – a legal way for Americans to see the long-forbidden island.

Global News Blog How native Americans hid in the Vatican for more than 500 years

While cleaning a Vatican fresco, restoration experts found what may be the first-ever depiction of the native Americans Columbus encountered in the New World.

Haiti aiming to plant 1.2 million trees in a single day

The big dig is planned for May 1. It's part of an ambitious government effort to reforest the country after suffering from landslides and desertification. 

Can a blimp curb drug trafficking in Latin America? The US hopes so.

After sweeping US budget cuts, the Pentagon is testing new tools to stop drug trafficking in Latin America and the Caribbean: a blimp tethered to the back of a boat and a hand-launched drone.

Cruise tourists robbed by bandits in St. Lucia

Cruise tourists robbed: Tourism Minister Lorne Theophilus tells local broadcaster DBS TV that the Friday robbery of cruise passengers on a shore excursion in Soufriere was an 'unfortunate and a horrible scenario.'

Giant snail invasion forces Floridians to walk for their lives

The African giant land snail, a notorious invasive species, is attempting to establish itself in Florida, say officials.