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Antigua and Barbuda is bringing in 120 nurses from Ghana to solve a staffing crisis that's been pushing healthcare workers to exhaustion. The partnership between two nations is creating opportunities while delivering better patient care.
Haiti's under-17 women's soccer team crushed their World Cup qualifying opener 6-1 against Antigua and Barbuda, announcing their arrival on the international stage. Rising star Kerdina Lamour scored twice in a performance that has fans believing in the future of Haitian women's soccer.
A decade after Jamaica decriminalized cannabis, Caribbean nations are turning their traditional expertise into a thriving legal industry with global potential. With perfect growing conditions and new US drug policy shifts, the region is positioned to become a major player in medical cannabis exports.
Ten years after Jamaica decriminalized cannabis, the Caribbean is emerging as a global leader in medicinal marijuana cultivation and research. Recent US policy shifts could open new export markets for island growers.
An Omaha woman rowing solo across the Atlantic Ocean has captured the hearts of millions, including Sharon Stone, Pierce Brosnan, and Will Smith. Taryn Smith is making history as the first American woman to compete solo in the World's Toughest Row.
A 25-year-old from landlocked Nebraska taught herself to row, then became the first woman to complete the World's Toughest Row alone, crossing 3,000 miles of Atlantic Ocean in 46 days. Taryn Smith's journey from Omaha to ocean champion shows what's possible when you chase your biggest dreams.
Taryn Smith had never been in a rowboat before signing up to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. After 46 days at sea, the Nebraska woman became the first American woman to complete the World's Toughest Row alone.
A woman who had never rowed before just completed a 3,200-mile Atlantic crossing to make children's wishes come true. Nicky Allen and her crew battled waves, leaks, and even an accidental laxative incident during their 54-day journey.
Dan Turner spent 16 months sailing solo around the world in a 5.8-meter yacht he built himself, finishing second in a global race. Now he's home in Adelaide, ready to inspire the next generation of sailors.
Grenada's first Olympic gold medalist will become the face of Eastern Caribbean currency in 2027, replacing Queen Elizabeth II. At just 19, Kirani James made history by winning the 400m in London—and now he's breaking barriers again.
Triple jumper Thea LaFond competed through severe knee damage to win Dominica's first ever Olympic medal at Paris 2024. Her cartilage literally fell out during surgery 12 days after her historic gold medal jump.
A Belgian athlete competing in the world's toughest rowing race spent 24 hours clinging to a life raft in 15-foot seas before a tanker crew diverted their massive ship to pull him to safety. The dramatic Atlantic rescue shows how coordination between coast guards and commercial vessels saves lives at sea.
A ceremony in Argentina celebrated Dr. Joseph Redhead, an 18th-century British physician whose scientific discoveries and service to independence leaders helped shape the nation. His legacy of healing and research earned him a permanent memorial more than 175 years after his death.
Sophia Walters broke a world record rowing across the Pacific Ocean in 2022. Now she's setting her sights on conquering the Atlantic this December in one of the planet's toughest endurance races.
The tiny African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe has launched a citizenship-by-investment program, entering a $5.2 billion global market just as Caribbean nations strengthen their rules. Despite international pressure and recent reforms, these "golden passport" programs continue generating crucial revenue for small island nations recovering from economic shocks.
Haiti's Under-17 women's soccer team, the Grenadières, dominated the Cayman Islands 3-0 in their third World Cup qualifier, staying undefeated and moving closer to Morocco 2026. The young athletes have now scored 14 goals while allowing just one across three matches.