Caribbean

Massive, historic Sahara desert dust plume darkens skies in Caribbean as it heads for U.S.

A vast cloud of Sahara dust is blanketing the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico, on June 22, 2020. (RICARDO ARDUENGO/AFP via Getty Images)

Rihanna donates $5M to COVID-19 relief efforts focusing on marginalized communities

Rihanna accepts the President’s Award on stage during the 51st NAACP Image Awards, Presented by BET, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Feb. 22, 2020. (Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Puerto Rico Braces for Tropical Storm Dorian, Faces Warnings of Flooding and Power Outages

The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning and a hurricane watch for Puerto Rico on Tuesday morning as Tropical Storm Dorian continues to move across the Caribbean toward the island. (Credit: CNN)

Tropical Storm Dorian Picks Up Steam as it Moves West

Credit: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

71-Year-Old Frenchman Sets Off to Travel Across the Atlantic Ocean In a Barrel

A 71-year-old Frenchman has set sail across the Atlantic Ocean in a large orange barrel in late December 2018, hoping to float to the Caribbean by the end of March 2019. (Credit: Georges Gobet/AFP/Getty Images via CNN)

More Caribbean Headlines

Tsunami Threat Passes After Strong Earthquake Off Central America

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off of Honduras on Jan. 9, 2018. (Credit: U.S. Geological Survey)

Tropical Storm Nate Poses Weekend Threat to Gulf Coast, Likely as Minor Hurricane

Tropical Storm Nate poses weekend threat to Gulf Coast (Credit: CNN)

Hurricane Maria Strengthens to Category 5 as Storm Nears Puerto Rico

Category 5 Hurricane Maria is seen traveling across the Atlantic Ocean toward Puerto Rico on Sept. 18, 2017, in satellite imagery provided by the National Hurricane Center.

Florida Faces Days Without Power After Deadly Hurricane Irma

U.S. Navy surveying the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in the Key West. (Credit: U.S. Navy)

Cuba Cleans Up as Hurricane Irma Tears Through Caribbean

A truck with divers drives along a street of Havana, on Sept. 9, 2017. (Credit: Yamil Lage/AFP/Getty Images)

‘Total Devastation’: Hurricane Irma Slams Cuba After Leaving 24 Dead in The Caribbean

Cubans carry a boat out of the sea on Sept. 8, 2017, ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Irma in the town of Caibarien. (Credit: Adalberto Roque/AFP/Getty Images)

Floridians Prepare Their Homes, Jam Highways to Flee Wrath of Hurricane Irma

Florida Gov. Rick Scott says to expect more evacuations across the state ahead of Hurricane Irma. (Credit: WTSP)

Hurricane Season Hasn’t Even Peaked, Yet 3 Active Storms Churn in the Atlantic

Hurricane Irma Responsible for 10 Deaths as it Rips Through The Caribbean, Threatens Miami

Damage from Hurricane Irma is seen here after it slammed Point Blanche, St. Martin on September 6, 2017. (Credit: Xaverius van der Hoek/WhatsApp)

Richard Branson to Ride Out Hurricane Irma in Wine Cellar Despite Private Island’s Risk of Taking Direct Hit

Richard Branson plays a game with others the night before Hurricane Irma. (Credit: Virgin.com)