The hurricane caused destruction across the Caribbean, but some were relieved that it hadn’t been worse.
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Hurricane Beryl Batters Jamaica After Pummeling 2 Other Islands
The powerful storm, which devastated communities in the eastern Caribbean earlier this week, was headed next to the Cayman Islands.
NOAA Flies Through the Rapid Intensification of Hurricane Beryl
Gathering data from directly inside the storm can help emergency managers prepare for what’s to come.
Hurricane Beryl Roars Through the Caribbean: Photos and Video
A look at the destruction caused by Hurricane Beryl as it lashes its way across the region.
Hurricane Roars Through the Caribbean
A look at the destruction caused by Hurricane Beryl as it lashes its way through the Caribbean.
Kenya Hits Pause on Police Deployment to Haiti
The African nation said it would not send a force until Haiti forms a new government after the Haitian prime minister announced his intention to resign.
Haiti’s Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, Says He Will Resign
With violence overrunning his country, Prime Minister Ariel Henry said he would step down once a transitional council was established. But it was unclear when that would happen.
Jamaica Fears Brain Drain as Teachers Leave for U.S. Schools
Severe teacher shortages in the United States are prompting schools to recruit foreign teachers, sparking fears that education in Jamaica will suffer.
Jamaica Weighs Making Patois Official Language As British Ties Fray
A push is underway to make Jamaica’s Patois an official language, on par with English, as the country weighs cutting ties to the British monarchy.
Jamaica Could Become a Republic in 2024. What Will That Look Like?
The Commonwealth country has scheduled a referendum in 2024 on whether to cut ties to the British monarchy, opening up a debate on how to reshape the society.