Nominee for Haitian PM clears first hurdle

Haitian senators have taken a key first step toward replacing the prime minister they ousted a week ago.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Dominican Republic town blames U.S. firm for birth defects

A small Dominican Republic town plagued by birth defects wants to know if a U.S. power company is to blame.

Irish volunteers come together to build a new community in Haiti

260 Irish volunteers are pouring their sweat and money into building homes for hundreds of impoverished Haitian families.

REACTION IN SOUTH FLORIDA

In S. Florida, Haitian PM's dismissal met with fears, little surprise

The dismissal of Miche`le Pierre-Louis came as no surprise to many of South Florida's Haitian leaders, while some feared the move could be a setback for the troubled nation.

HAITI

Haiti calm after firing of Prime Minister Michèle Pierre-Louis

The streets of Haiti were calm after the firing of Prime Minister Michèle Pierre-Louis and her government, and the international community urged a quick transition to a new leadership.

Haiti's president turns to Cabinet for new PM

Haiti's president turned Friday to a member of his former prime minister's freshly dissolved Cabinet to replace her, a day after she was abruptly removed by the Senate in a vote that reflects the country's deep political divisions.

HAITI

Haitian Senate fires prime minister

In a marathon session, Haitian senators voted to oust Prime Minister Michele Pierre-Louis.

Police: Small plane crash in St. Croix kills 3

A small plane crashed into a field and burst into flames shortly after taking off Thursday in St. Croix, killing all three people on board, authorities in the U.S. Virgin Islands said.

Grenada Catholics alter Mass for swine flu fears

Roman Catholic officials in Grenada have temporarily banned wine-drinking and hand-holding during Mass out of swine flu concerns.

Jamaica balks at US request for alleged crime boss

Jamaica is resisting a U.S. request to hand over a suspected crime boss with ties to the Caribbean nation's governing party amid reports he is stockpiling weapons in his Kingston stronghold to prevent arrest.

Haitian Senate ousts another prime minister

Haitian lawmakers ousted the prime minister Friday in a power struggle that threatens to undermine a campaign to attract foreign investment to the impoverished country.

HAITI

Haitian prime minister likely on way out

Haitian President René Préval has already picked a replacement for Prime Minister Michele Pierre-Louis.

US man convicted of scuba death of wife in BVI

A U.S. man faces life in a sweltering Caribbean prison after a jury convicted him of drowning his wife during a scuba-diving trip a decade ago in what prosecutors called a near perfect murder.

PR bar owner where 7 killed arrested on drug count

The owner of a neighborhood bar and grocery where seven people were shot to death was arrested and charged with drug trafficking Tuesday, authorities said.

HAITI

Haiti's prime minister targeted for ouster by lawmakers

Haitian senators want to oust the country's prime minister, claiming she has moved too slowly in addressing crucial problems.

Report: Haiti PM faces challenge over gov finances

Haitian Prime Minister Michele Pierre-Louis is expected to face questions in the Senate this week over the handling of government finances.

Feds probe cause of PR fuel depot fire

Federal investigators entered a smoldering fuel depot for the first time Sunday to investigate what may have caused an explosion that forced hundreds to evacuate and spewed thick, toxic smoke across the region.

IMMIGRATION

Haitian activists want Obama to address immigration goals

With President Barack Obama coming to Miami, some Haitian-American activists want him to address the issue of Temporary Protected Status.

MIAMI

Miami luncheon to honor five for their work

The Pan American Development Foundation will raise money for Haiti and recognize regional heroes at a Saturday luncheon.