#163 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 2 Week of February 23

We track the Caribbean’s most urgent shifts: CARICOM at 50, U.S. policy on Caribbean security, maritime rules, and more on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #1 for the week of February 23, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.Caribbean leaders gather for the 50th CARICOM summit in St. Kitts and Nevis on climate, food, crime, and stabilityUS Secretary of State Attends CARICOM ConferenceAntigua and Barbuda coordinates with CARICOM on its student safety concerns in CubaPreparations underway for 56th Caribbean Shipping Association Conference in GuyanaUS Small Business Administration Address USVI–BVI marine fee shock and small business impactCollins Aerospace, an RTX corporation, plans expansion in Puerto RicoVirgin Atlantic Partners as Sponsor for Antigua Sailing Week 2026Listen and subscribe to the Pulse of the Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.Send news releases to [email protected]. To underwrite or advertise with Pulse of the Caribbean Podcasts or for marketplace feature opportunities, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook. Thanks for listening, and do spread the word and share our podcast with others across the region and the diaspora.