Hurricane Harvey extends Caribbean cruise for thousands, blogger says
By Isis Simpson-Mersha From MLIVE Michigan What’s not to like about an extra four or five days on a luxury cruise ship for an extended summer vacation? For one, the hurricane and devasting flooding in Texas that has kept thousands…
‘New normal’ for the US, all too familiar for the Caribbean
By Kenton X. Chance KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Aug 31 (IPS) — The government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines says that it hopes that the devastating loss and damage that Hurricane Harvey has wrought in Texas might inspire the government…
The Editor Speaks: Hurricanes generally bring out the best of people…
…. and in the minority – the worst. The terrible scenes of the floods in Texas from Hurricane Harvey, especially in Houston, have brought many communities together showing the very best in human kindness. I well remember experiencing the same…
CARIBBEAN-WEATHER-CARICOM says Hurricane Harvey highlights “unusual weather patterns”
CMC From Antigua Observer GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Aug 30, CMC – The 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping says the destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey as it swept through Texas in the United States last weekend, “highlights the unusual nature of weather…
Houston: Before & After Harvey
Tracking Harvey: Before-and-after images show the catastrophic flooding in Houston By Rebecca Harrington From Business Insider Hurricane Harvey, which has since been downgraded to a tropical storm, has dumped over 2 feet of rain on Houston, Texas, and two more…
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Caribbean immigrants among Texans grappling with flooding
From NAN News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Aug. 28, 2017:Caribbean born nationals who call Texas home are among those grappling with the after effects of Hurricane Harvey which brought catastrophic flooding to Houston and neighboring areas Sunday. At least…
