#105 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 2 Week of September 1

The Caribbean region has been thrust into the spotlight this week with several significant developments that underscore the complex geopolitical landscape of the area. Most notably, US forces conducted a military strike on the coast of Venezuela, targeting what officials described as a drug boat associated with the Venezuelan cartel, Tren de Aragua. Here are other stories making Caribbean headlines. New US visa policy requires most non-immigrant visa applicants to have in-person interviews Citizens from specific Caribbean territories may qualify for interview waivers under certain conditionsDominican Republic exporters concerned about 10% US duty affecting competitivenessBVI and Cayman Islands postal services suspend mail containing goods to the US due to tariffsCARICOM Election Observer Mission declares Guyana's elections peaceful and orderlyBarbados PM announces new Caribbean e-marketplace for Carifesta vendors with first-year costs covered by governmentPuerto Rico reports employment growth with unemployment rate steady at 5.5% Send news releases to [email protected]. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email [email protected] and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know. Send news releases and information to [email protected].