#96 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 1 Week of August 18

The Caribbean region has been navigating multiple challenges and opportunities this week, with significant developments in weather, diplomacy, technology, and cultural celebrations shaping the landscape for island nations. Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.Hurricane Erin, continues through the Caribbean, passing north of U.S Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Dominican RepublicGrenada responds to U.S. State Department visas restrictions for Grenada officials over alleged involvement in Cuba's medical mission programSenior officials from China and nine Caribbean nations meet to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectorsU.S. Virgin Islands lawmakers approve permit for submarine fiber optic cable to improve global communication channelsBarbados prepares to host CARIFESTA, the Caribbean's largest arts festival, featuring delegations from across the regionJetBlue expands winter service from Boston to Caribbean destinations and adds new routes from Florida.These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up Episode 1 for the Week of August 18.