Recent Caribbean earthquakes spark concern
By Dan DePodwin, Meteorologist From AccuWeather Two earthquakes greater than 5.0 have rocked the Caribbean in the last week and concerns have been growing for a major tremor in the region. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, a strong 6.5-magnitude quake occurred…
S&P downgrades Puerto Rico to junk status
By Vivianne Rodrigues in New York From Financial Times Standard & Poor’s has stripped Puerto Rico of its investment grade status, saying the debt-laden island is suffering from liquidity constraints because of its limited access to capital markets. The ratings…
Across the Caribbean, calls for divine intervention ring out
By Tony Best Special to the NNPA from the New York Carib News As Caribbean countries battle some of their worst economic and social challenges in years, there are increasing calls for divine intervention. From Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago…
Scientists: Cuba quake unusual, but recent Caribbean activity fairly typical
By David Smiley From Miami Herald The Enriquillo and Septentrional faults lie between the Caribbean and North American plates, which move against each other and make for an active seismic area in the Caribbean. That friction caused Monday morning’s quake…
Professor offers insight to recent Caribbean earthquakes
By Evelyn Perez From FIU news A 6.4-magnitude earthquake shook Puerto Rico Mon., Jan. 13. It caused some power outages and cracked floors, but no major damage or injuries were reported. The quake, which struck northern coastal town of Hatillo,…
Strong earthquake strikes north of Puerto Rico
(CNN) — A strong magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit north of Puerto Rico just after midnight early Monday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The epicenter for the quake was in the Atlantic about 60 miles (96 km) northwest of San…
Search abandoned for man overboard on Caribbean cruise
From Caribbean360 The US Coast Guard mounted an intensive search for a 26-year-old passenger after he reportedly jumped from the Adventure of the Seas in the Mona Passage. (Credit: Royal Caribbean promo video) FLORIDA, United States, Thursday January 2, 2014…
African dust makes journey to Caribbean
By ANDREA RODRIGUEZ From the Durango Herald Scientists studying particles’ effect on climate, health PHOTO: In this Aug. 19 satellite image, African dust blowing over the eastern Atlantic Ocean approaches the Canary Islands. Each summer, dust particles from African sandstorms…
