BAHAMAS
Robbery threat
NASSAU – The U.S. Embassy issued an advisory to Americans living in and traveling to the islands to be on heightened alert to avoid being a crime victim. An embassy statement said “armed robbery remains a major threat” facing Americans in Nassau.

PORT-AU-PRINCE — Former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide recently emerged from months of seclusion for a second straight day and took several swipes at the current government. Speaking to a small group of mostly Haitian reporters and The Associated Press at his home in the capital May 9, Aristide covered topics ranging from his shock at seeing the devastation caused by the 2010 earthquake to his political party’s strength as the country heads to legislative and local elections.

CAYMAN ISLANDS

Governor leaving

GEORGE TOWN – Gov. Duncan Taylor announced he is leaving to become the United Kingdom’s ambassador to Mexico. He told reporters he expects to start his new job in August. Taylor will oversee local general elections scheduled May 22. The British government had not announced a replacement for Taylor, who was appointed governor in January 2010.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – Thousands of activists celebrated the anniversary of the U.S. Navy’s departure from Vieques 10 years ago, despite concerns that progress has been slow in cleaning up and developing a place many hoped would flourish.