#106 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 1 Week of September 8

Caribbean tensions rise as Venezuela deploys 25,000 troops along coastal states amid confrontations with US Navy ships in the southern Caribbean. Regional politics shift with Dr. Irfaan Ali sworn in for a second term as Guyana's president and Prime Minister Andrew Holness securing a third term in Jamaica's parliamentary elections. Here are other stories making Caribbean headlines.  Grenada's Prime Minister Mitchell calls for economic development for Africa and its diaspora at Fort Intra-African Trade FairDominican Republic's mining sector drives economic recovery with 21% growth and $1.07 billion in exportsFirst drone taxi launches in Dominican Republic, offering electric aerial transportation connecting major tourist destinationsCaribNog30 technology conference to be held in Dominica focusing on "Engineering the Future of the Caribbean Internet"China-backed agricultural program to teach Antigua and Barbuda farmers advanced irrigation practicesSend 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].