Jamaica: UN meeting about seabed mining

18 Jul 2024
The UN's International Seabed Authority (ISA) has met to discuss new rules for ocean floor mineral extraction, despite concerns over economic and environmental risks. Supporters argue that deep sea mining will provide essential…

Caribbean: Hurricane Beryl leaves huge trail of destruction

05 Jul 2024
Hurricane Beryl, the earliest recorded storm to reach Category 5, is finally weakening after devastating the southeastern Caribbean, killing at least ten people and destroying 90% of homes on Union Island in the…