Jamaica’s reparations petition puts slavery’s legality before the Privy Council
Jamaica has asked King Charles III to refer three slavery-related legal questions to the Privy Council, but no referral, hearing or damages award is confirmed.
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U.N. warns Haiti gangs are reaching beyond capital after Kenscoff attack
A U.N. briefing says the Kenscoff attack shows Haiti’s gangs are extending their reach as 47 people were killed, more than 50 kidnapped and 2,600 displaced.
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USDA declares drought disaster for 26 Puerto Rico municipalities
The USDA designation opens potential emergency-assistance pathways for eligible Puerto Rico producers as drought strains farms and water supplies.
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Tropical Storm Dolly Raises Eastern Caribbean Rain Risk
Tropical Storm Dolly formed far offshore, but forecasters say its moisture could bring heavy rain and flash flooding to the eastern Caribbean this weekend.
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Antigua and Barbuda advances higher airport charge for international passengers
Antigua and Barbuda’s Senate passed a bill raising the international airport charge from US$40 to US$50, but no start date or enactment has been confirmed.
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Cuba’s August Blackouts Become a Regional Caribbean Concern
Cuba’s grid collapsed twice during restoration on August 2-3, deepening fuel shortages and prompting CARICOM to frame the crisis as a regional concern.
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Haiti begins voter registration as election timetable remains uncertain
Haiti began voter registration on July 30, but its December 13 election target still depends on security, funding and access for displaced voters.