#159 Caribbean News Roundup Episode 1 Week of February 9

We track a fast-moving week across the Caribbean with headlines from around the region on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #1 for the Week of February 9, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.US calls for ethical alternatives to Cuba’s medical missionsMexico’s dispatch naval shipments of food and essentials to CubaCARICOM observer mission in place for Barbados’ general electionNew ambassadors from Sweden, Norway, and Austria appointed to CARICOMHaiti’s new prime minister outlines security, elections, and recoveryKenya transfers Haiti security role to UN-backed forceAntigua and Barbuda deepens ties with ChinaSt Kitts and Nevis signs education MOU with University of GhanaOECS celebrate Grenada’s independence framed as ongoing renewalListen and subscribe to the Pulse of the Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.Send news releases to [email protected]. For the Pulse of the Caribbean advertising and marketplace feature opportunities, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook.