MYSTERIOUS: 4 | Mind Blowing Facts

US Sends First Wave of a 1,200-Person Deportation Deal to Liberia

Liberia will take in up to 1,200 US deportees within a year, including Latin American and Caribbean nationals, under a deal set months ago.

Latin Times · Aug 19

‘A critical crossroads’: who is the woman vying to become the first Caribbean head of the UN?

If elected, Guyanese politician Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett wants to prioritise climate issues and ensure the United Nations remains a force for good

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

This new tool from Skyscanner helps pick your ideal beach based on vibes, distance and budget

From quiet coves to lively Caribbean hotspots, Skyscanner’s new Paradise Guide reveals the best beaches for every kind of traveller.

Euronews · Aug 18

British girl who died on Caribbean family holiday was ‘killed in boat explosion’

Tourists on board the boat have described blast that left two dozen people injured in Dominican Republic

The Independent UK · Aug 11

Beyond Beach Resorts, Palace Elite Membership Opens the Door to Europe

Palace Elite membership reaches well beyond the Caribbean and Mexico, extending into cities and coastal regions across Europe through the group's partnership with Baglioni Hotels & Resorts, from Rome and Venice to Sardinia and Puglia.

inkl · Aug 11

Criminal gangs have diversified across Latin America, making them more resilient – but not untouchable

Latin America’s most powerful criminal groups have expanded beyond the drug trade – and have become more resilient as a result. That’s what my colleagues and I discovered while researching for a new study on the structural transformation of organized crime across Latin America and the Caribbean.

The Conversation · Aug 10

British schoolgirl killed in ‘terrible accident’ on Caribbean holiday as siblings ‘badly injured’

Abbie Lainton was awaiting her GCSE results when the tragic incident took place, friends of the family have said

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Nevis Is the Caribbean Island Beauty Lovers Need to Know

Caution: You will never want to leave the island.

Marie Claire · Aug 9

In 2017, Antigua and Barbuda removed over 6,000 rats and starving goats from Redonda; by 2019, vegetation rose over 20-fold and ground lizards eightfold

For years, Redonda looked less like a Caribbean paradise and more like a barren volcanic outcrop. Its steep cliffs and rocky surface were stripped of vegetation, while invasive goats and thousands of black rats consumed or destroyed much of the island’s fragile wildlife.

The Times of India · Aug 9

The US Navy used a swarm of drone boats to seize $81 million worth of cocaine in the Caribbean

Two Saildrone Voyager vessels tracked suspected drug traffickers, enabling the US Navy to seize cocaine worth more than $81 million.

TechRadar · Aug 9