The National Hurricane Center in Miami warned of "life-threatening and catastrophic flash flooding and landslides" throughout Hispaniola.

Prince, Haiti, as Tropical Storm Melissa crawled its way through the Caribbean, and on Friday authorities across the region were preparing for additional heavy rain and hurricane-strength winds throughout the weekend

Hurricane Melissa is now a Category 5 storm, capable of dumping catastrophic rainfall in addition to the powerful winds it's packing. The monster storm has begun to impact Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti, and it's expected to cause life-threatening problems for days during its slow crawl through the Caribbean.

U.N. Security Council members have warned Haiti’s leaders that time is running out to restore security and hold general elections as the deadline to install a new government nears

Six people have been convicted on charges related to the assassination and 51 are awaiting trial in Haiti and another five in Miami.

Haiti will not hold a general election before the end of the current interim government's mandate next February, the head of the country's electoral council told Reuters on Wednesday, as the expansion of armed gangs makes any hope for a full and stable vote impossible.

Since the start of the year, the infectious disease has affected more than 3,000 people and caused 53 deaths, mostly in the greater Port-au-Prince area.

The third annual Taste of Haiti Fundraiser will take place at 6 p.m. Nov. 12 Beulah Beach, 6101 W. Lake Road in Vermilion, according to a news release. This immersive cultural event will feature