Hurricane Sam Weakens Into a Post-Tropical Cyclone

The storm, which lingered over the Atlantic Ocean for more than two weeks, never posed a serious threat to land.

A Caribbean Island’s Audacious Tourism Experiment

To step onto Montserrat’s volcanic beaches, 21 travelers (so far) with an income of at least $70,000 have agreed to stay two months. The goal: to keep cash coming in, while keeping Covid away.

A Caribbean Island’s Audacious Tourism Experiment

To step onto Montserrat’s volcanic beaches, 21 travelers (so far) with an income of at least $70,000 have agreed to stay two months. The goal: to keep cash coming in, while keeping Covid away.

Hurricane Larry Brings Snow to Parts of Greenland

The storm stayed out to sea but brought a hurricane season oddity to some parts of the island: snow caused by the remnants of a tropical storm.

Hurricane Ida Makes Landfall as an ‘Extremely Dangerous Major’ Storm

Ida struck Louisiana on Sunday, the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, as a Category 4 hurricane.

A Devastating Earthquake in Haiti

Weeks after the assassination of its president, a second crisis has hit the nation: a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that has left large-scale destruction in its wake.

How a Gecko From Africa Crossed the Atlantic Ocean

The African house gecko, one of the most widely distributed invasive reptiles in the world, may have moved with the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

Why Haiti Still Despairs After $13 Billion in Foreign Aid

Since a powerful earthquake devastated the country in 2010, foreign aid seems only to have helped perpetuate some of the country’s biggest troubles.

‘It’s Tough to Get Out’: How Caribbean Medical Schools Fail Their Students

The institutions are expensive, often operated for profit and eager to accept applicants. But graduates have trouble landing residencies and jobs.

The Ship Finally Sailed

A reporter took the first cruise from a North American port since the pandemic began. Here’s what she learned about how Covid has changed cruising.

Living Not Just by the Water, but Over and Even Below It

Six decades ago, a hotel was built with rooms set on concrete piles placed deep within the ocean floor. The design has been flourishing ever since.

The Caribbean Conundrum: United by Tourists, Divided by Covid

The pandemic struck these islands unequally. What does this mean for tourism, a major economic driver for the entire region? The answer is unique, just like the islands.