The attacks this week point to an escalation of violence as the situation worsens and gangs overwhelm security forces, including a multinational force.
Tag: Bahama Islands
The Places That Sam Bankman-Fried Left Behind
Before his FTX crypto exchange imploded and he went on trial for fraud, Mr. Bankman-Fried ran a global business empire spanning Berkeley, Calif., Hong Kong and the Bahamas.
Haiti Gang Shoots at Protesters, Killing Several in Port-au-Prince
The shooting reflects escalating tensions as vigilante groups push back against gangs in areas around Port-au-Prince.
With Queen Gone, Former Colonies Find a Moment to Rethink Lasting Ties
In Commonwealth nations with British colonial histories, Queen Elizabeth’s death is rekindling discussions about a more independent future.
At Least 17 Migrants Die After Boat Capsizes Off Bahamas
The tragedy highlights migrants’ growing use of dangerous sea routes to reach the United States.
Americans Who Died at Bahamas Resort Were Poisoned by Carbon Monoxide
The authorities said they did not suspect foul play when the tourists were found unresponsive in two villas at a Sandals resort on Great Exuma Island in May.
Hurricane Isaias Forms in the Atlantic
Isaias, the ninth named storm system of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, strengthened into a hurricane on Friday.
Lies, Spies and Double Agents: On the Trail of Peter Nygard in the Bahamas
We switched hotel rooms every few days so no one could track us. A Courtyard Marriott worker gave me an alias.
A Canadian Multimillionaire, a Caribbean Feud and an International Rape Case
In this week’s Canada Letter, our Toronto bureau chief, Catherine Porter, discusses an investigation into the dealings of the Winnipeg fashion designer Peter Nygard.
How a Neighbors’ Feud in Paradise Launched an International Rape Case
The fashion executive Peter Nygard has clashed for years with his neighbor in the Bahamas, the billionaire Louis Bacon. The latest development is a lawsuit saying Mr. Nygard sexually exploited teenage girls.