Pulse of the Caribbean

We move fast through the biggest Caribbean and diaspora headlines, from Haiti’s 2026 election schedule to new energy and infrastructure partnerships across the region on Episode 3 for June 2026. Here are the headlines.UN Secretary General and Haiti Prime Minister meet ahead of Haiti’s two-round 2026 general elections Dominican Republic and United States sign memorandum on civil nuclear cooperation and energy securityGuyana and US talks focused on infrastructure projects and industrial collaborationJamaica plan to train all public sector employees in artificial intelligence Jamaica push for planting 3,000 hectares of fruit trees by 2035 for food security British Virgin Islands authorize negotiations with the Dominican Republic to improve food security and tradeGrand Bahama Shipyard renovation aiming to expand cruise ship repair capacitySaba Black Rock Harbor Project using regional materials from St. Kitts to improve maritime accessTurks and Caicos regulatory approval moving Starlink satellite internet access closerUS Virgin Islands launch Vibes on the Rock Food and Whine Fest Antigua and Barbuda set to make major investment in cricket campus to grow sports tourism and trainingUS celebrates Juneteenth Obama Presidential Center Opens in IllinoisListen 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].

We move through the biggest Caribbean-centered headlines for June 2026, from U.S. visa decisions to major projects shaping tourism, education, energy, and agriculture across the region. We also spotlight cultural wins and upcoming events that keep Caribbean pride and community connection strong on the Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode 2 for June 2026. Here are the headlines.U.S. expands enforcement against birth tourism schemes using fraudulent documents and coaching servicesAntigua and Barbuda seeks Spain’s help to make Spanish its’ second Sandals Foundation and Hands Across the Sea expands literacy support for students in Antigua schoolsU.S. Virgin Islands approves $75 million Carambola Beach Resort redevelopment into a Club Med propertyDominican Republic plans for major energy generation expansion and rising renewable capacityDominican Republic Senate passes a measure to form a cassava institute to grow cultivation, processing, and exportsGuyana launches a regional sustainable agriculture science and innovation hub with Brazil and partnersJulien Alfred’s international winning streak continues in OsloNevis Mango Festival promoted at Food, Wine & Fete festival in MiamiListen 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.

We move through the week’s biggest Caribbean headlines, from Cuba’s shutdown of Visa and MasterCard transactions to new trade tariffs aimed at the Bahamas. We also track Guyana’s fast-changing economy, regional health updates, and community wins in tech, scholarships, and public service leadership on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast for the week of June 1, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.Cuba suspending Visa and MasterCard transactions amid US sanctions and knock-on effects for tourism and paymentsBahamas facing a proposed 12.5% duty on exports under a broader Section 301 trade action  Guyana projecting 1 million barrels per day by 2026 and pushing local content readinessEU-backed financing helps Guyana build an organ donation and transplantation system Antigua and Barbuda tightening entry screening tied to Ebola and infectious disease precautionsTaiwanese Medical Association mission delivering free care and medical supplies in St Kitts and NevisGrenada’s Gloria Ann Thomas selected as vice president in a regional women’s commission steering committeeAnguillan IT Professional Dexter Gumbs launched Polyglot AI translation tool Chick-fil-A awards  scholarships to Puerto Rican workersListen 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.

We move through the week’s biggest Caribbean headlines, from CARICOM’s warning about the humanitarian impact of sanctions on Cuba to new Ebola-related travel restrictions in the northern Caribbean. We also track how the region is funding resilience, tightening security, expanding tech ambitions, and deepening freedom of movement across borders on the Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast for the week of May 25, 2026. Other headlines in this episode includeBVI telecom CEO leads regional utility regulatorsBarbados Bridgetown Initiative for climate finance reformJamaica blue-green fund plans for disaster risk mitigation Puerto Rico as a potential site for AI computing infrastructure Saint Lucia public pressure to reinstate capital punishment Antigua and Barbuda rollout of nationwide surveillance camerasDominican Republic and US Joint Military Training Barbados and Guyana agreement for national ID travel starting July 1, 2026Dominican Republic President donation of full salary to nonprofit and religious groupsZiggy Marley new album “Brightside” release and the return to vinyl craftsmanshipVisit us online at pulsofthecaribbean.com. If you found value in this podcast, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Send news releases to [email protected]. To underwrite or advertise with Pulse of the Caribbean Podcasts, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on social media. Thanks for listening, and do spread the word and share our podcast with others across the region and the diaspora.

We bring you the week’s biggest Caribbean headlines, from new tourism routes and cruise expansion to major investments, climate resilience, and regional security. We also spotlight standout sports achievements and a community awards program that recognizes people doing the work without the spotlight on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast for the week of April 20, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.UAE to Antigua route in the works for 2027Disney Cruise Line expands to the Dominican Republic Dominican Republic exports show significant growth in 2026 led by raw gold shipments Ghana and U.S. Virgin Islands resume talks focused on infrastructure, housing, energy and financial servicesSt Kitts and Nevis selected to host the African Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2026Central Bank of Barbados goes paperless by end of 2026 Rock Island Financial Management Ltd $180M North Andros investment spans aeroponic farming, solar power and biotech researchGuyana’s President urges Latin America and Caribbean collaboration on  food security Guyana begins bamboo planting restoration effort backed by Euroclima Central Caribbean Marine Institute  reports early coral reef recovery signs in Little Cayman after bleachingChad deploys security mission to  support Haiti’s stabilization goalsUS Virgin Islands Aliyah Boston breaks WNBA contract record extensionBritish Virgin Islands Adaejah Hodge breaks track recordCanadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Caribbean accepting nominations for Unsung Heroes program  Listen 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.

We move through the Caribbean’s biggest headlines of the week, from renewed demands for reparations to the economic math behind fuel, food, and inflation. We also track security concerns tied to Haiti, new climate financing, and the tourism and culture stories shaping regional growth in this fast-moving Caribbean news roundup for the week of April 13th. Here are today’s headlines.UK Reform Party wants to bar visas in responses on reparatory justiceDominican Republic and Suriname urge international action on Haiti Jamaica establishes fuel pricing model to ease Petrojam financial strainUS Virgin Islands explores refinery prospects tied to heavy Venezuelan crudeSt Kitts and Nevis cut taxes in several areas and urges businesses to lower consumer prices Grenada’s Prime Minister on economic mission to Nigeria and GhanaGuyana develops diplomatic ties with Turkey and works with the UK on seabed mapping Guyana and the Dominican Republic hold talks on mango and avocado cultivation projectsDominican Republic expands cruise tourism as a Homeport for MSC Cruise Line beginning in November British Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund launch set to launch April 21st in Spain Dormitory plans at H. Lavity Stout Community College soon to be a realitySouthport Hospitality make $350 Million investment in the Bahamas in Abaco DevelopmentMs. St. Lucia  named the new Caribbean Queen of Sun and Sail  Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Travel Marketplace Event being held in Antigua during Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month If you found value in this podcast, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Listen 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.

The energy and humanitarian crisis and changing security conditions in the region are our focus. Diplomacy, elections, public safety, and a major hunger relief campaign are also covered in Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #1 for the week of April 6, 2026.Listen 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.

From Haiti’s deadly gang violence to energy, border security, trade, and climate resilience across the region, we connect the dots between public safety, modern infrastructure, and how Caribbean governments try to protect people while building long-term stability on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #1 for the week of March 30, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.Haiti gang attack described as a massacre with mass displacement Cuba fuel shortages and humanitarian oil delivery from Russia U.S. to assist Guyana in border dispute and planning for maritime talks with Venezuela Turks and Caicos security cooperation and training underway with Jamaica Dominica geothermal power project connects to gridSt Kitts and Nevis set to sign MOU with Guyana focused on food security and more Dominican Republic and Switzerland talks on a social security agreement St Kitts and Nevis beverage brand expands exports to Nigeria Barbados Port receives digital transformation award  Jamaica receives Green Climate Funding to strengthen climate resilience for farmers Listen 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.

We spotlight a UN-backed push for slavery reparations, migration, economic opportunities, and new regional policies on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #2 for the week of March 23, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.Ghana-led UN resolution condemning transatlantic slavery, calling for apologies and reparation gets supportCARICOM chair Dr. Terrance Drew urges unity in trade, mobility, and institutions at Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Appears in US Court Dominica suspends Iranian applications under its Citizenship by Investment Program with strict conditionsBVI Premier speak UK limits affecting free movement and local migration policyDominican Republic receives support from France on  sargassum management Guyana launches a new aromatic rice variety aimed at higher-value export marketsTurks and Caicos Islands restrict older imported Japanese vehicles to reduce abandonment and environmental damageSt Lucia preparing for Caribbean Investment Summit 2026 Caribbean Franchising Summit focuses on building regional franchise empiresBVI launches a national student government to formalize student input into education policyListen 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.

We track the week’s biggest Caribbean headlines, from a landmark direct charter flight to Africa to urgent updates on energy, health leadership, climate resilience, and food security. We also spotlight cultural industry growth, standout athletic wins, and diaspora events on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #1 for the week of March 23, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.OECS-backed charter flight from the Caribbean to Abuja for African Caribbean Investment Summit themed “Reverse Middle Passage” framing of economic diplomacySt Kitts and Nevis Signs agreement with Nollywood director Steve Gukas for a major film projectUpdate on Cuba’s nationwide power outage and diplomatic tensions around fuel and staffingBrazil’s President Lula da Silva’s call at CELAC for stronger regional integration Dominican Republic forms climate change partnership with the Italian Space Agency Grenada now leads a key PAHO subcommittee on budgets shaping health system resilienceGuyana-Barbados collaboration on Black Belly Sheep to cut food imports under CARICOM targetsGrenada soursop exports and new sanitary and phytosanitary capacity efforts for market accessDominica confirms lethal yellowing disease risk to coconut crops St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred wins a bronze medal for Saint Lucia WNBA Player Aaliyah Boston’s  Foundation hosts sports clinic in the US Virgin IslandsCaribbean American Heritage Festival set for June 2026 in BostonListen 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.

Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup brings a fast, Caribbean-centered look at the stories shaping policy, business, travel, and everyday life across the region and the diaspora on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #2 for the week of March 19, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.Barbados plans energy security symposium to protect against oil price shocksGuyana reaches a first in fully automated geological well placement offshoreGrenada joins the expanded US visa bond program for B1 and B2 applicantsWalmart boosts local manufacturing in Puerto Rico Dominican Republic environmental group oppose a prison proposal in Jaragua National ParkBarbados confirmed as host for the Americas Netball Qualifiers for the 2027 Netball World CupCaribbean resorts are nominees in Luxury Travel Advisor’s most Instagrammable hotel awardListen 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.

What if the story you tell yourself about how hard things are for you is just half true? Have you ever felt "stuck" in emotions or habits you didn't choose?We sit down with clinical social worker and psychotherapist Jevon Patrick. Jevon takes us inside the engine room of effective mental health care: a holistic, team-based model. He shares how trauma hides in plain sight, and how culture, empathy, and treatment unlock real change.Mental health does not live in the abstract; it lives in kitchens, classrooms, clinics, and in the quiet moments. His journey from struggling student to clinician and teacher shows how diagnosis, treatment, and purpose can rewrite a story. If you’re curious about how real-world mental health care works, how trauma shapes choices, or how empathy changes outcomes, this conversation will give you clear insights and a new lens on healing. The message is clear: healing requires a system that sees the whole person, not a label. Listen, share with someone who needs it, and if the episode resonates, subscribe and leave a review to help others find the show.

We track the biggest headlines shaping daily life across the Caribbean, from global oil shocks to the policy moves on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #1 for the week of March 17, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.Guyana responds to a global oil price spike with Antigua and Barbuda absorbing higher petroleum costs to steady gasoline pricesCuba’s high-level consultations with the United States moving forwardCaribbean Development Bank makes major investments in climate finance Turks and Caicos moves forward with practical phased expansion for Howard Hamilton International Airport for immediate resultsSt Lucia’s Owen King EU Hospital receiving medical equipment funding from JapanListen 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.

Global pressure turns into local reality, and the underlining theme is resilience on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #2 for the week of March 9, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.Jamaica’s net international reserves provides hedge against oil price spikesGuyana receives global companies proposals for an ammonia and urea fertilizer plant using natural gasGuyana’s homestead agriculture project for Tiger Bay women brings great economic opportunities British Virgin Islands set to sign MOU with Dominican Republic and  form partnerships  to improve food security Bermuda release CARICOM Application Green Paper for public consultation Dominican Republic hosting ECLAC 2026 to drive regional collaborationAntigua and Barbuda set to launch island-wide CCTV rollout for public safetyAntigua and Barbus Blindness prevention project expanding eye care equipment, training and servicesSt John Folk Life Festival Returns in celebration of 250th United States AnniversaryGrenada’s 2026 Diaspora Homecoming set to reignite the Spice Island national and agricultural traditionsListen 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.

Tensions in the Middle East pushed oil above $100 a barrel, as small island economies watch prices, another current runs through the region: active plans to strengthen security, modernize energy exploration, and unlock new trade channels is on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #1 for the week of March 9, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.Iran names new Supreme LeaderGuyana’s 3D seismic data and licensing strategy Regional security pact against cartels and crime12th UK–Caribbean Forum In London set priorities on trade and climateAfreximbank makes $5B commitment to the regionSt Kitts and Nevis–Ghana establish new ties on visa-free travel, trade and health linksPuerto Rico’s Roosevelt Roads set for mixed-use redevelopmentAntigua’s homeporting cruise terminal and retail upgrades on track for 2026 openingEarthquake Engineering Research Institute selects 1st Dominican Republic woman engineer for vice presidency Listen 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.

Elections, energy, trade, and public health converge across the Caribbean on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #2 for the week of March 2, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.Haiti sets a transitional roadmap for security, recovery, and credible electionsDominican Republic business groups align to formalize border trade and drive growth with HaitiUSVI Governor Bryan looks for local resolution with USVI-BVI charter policy US House Bill for In-state tuition for U.S. territory students at US public universities progressesDominica’s geothermal plant commissioning expected this monthSt. Kitts and Nevis shift to proactive sargassum managementSan Juan’s Hosting World Baseball Classic: Economic Impact Projected $43.8 million Guyana Partners with Rizek Cacao Dominican Republic  Company  on cocoa productionGuyana-China Friendship Park to Open in April  Antigua and Barbuda to host global summit for eye health in NovemberListen 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.

What does it take to build bridges between Caribbean entrepreneurs and the American market? From Cornell engineering graduate to Caribbean business hub founder, Dr. Nicole Grimes is creating spaces for Caribbean entrepreneurs to learn, interact, and flourish. Her goal? Remember your roots and give back.Dr. Nicole Grimes, a proud Trinidadian and founder of Carib Biz Network, is redefining what it means to be a Caribbean entrepreneur in America. Her journey from mechanical engineer to educational leader to business network founder offers powerful insights into breaking barriers and building bridges for Caribbean professionals. Dr. Nicole Grimes shares how excellence cannot be ignored and why paying it forward is essential to success.Carib Biz Network provides vital resources to Caribbean entrepreneurs through free "Lunch and Learn" sessions and signature events. Learn more at CBN https://www.caribbiznetwork.com/.Listen, share with someone who needs it, and if the episode resonates, subscribe and leave a review to help others find the show.For the Pulse of the Caribbean underwriting, advertising, and marketplace feature opportunities, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook. Visit our website https://pulseofthecaribbean.com/ 

We track how Middle East tensions spill into Caribbean life, from fuel prices to travel warnings, and how leaders answer with diplomacy, aid, and innovation. We also look at tech scaling abroad, climate-smart farming, and new bets on minerals and tourism on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #1 for the week of March 2, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.UN condemnation of US, Israeli, and Iranian strikes and calls for de-escalationBahamas advise Bahamians on inflation risk, and travel advisoriesAntilles Episcopal Conference bishops’ warning on Cuba’s shortages and dignityCARICOM quiet diplomacy spearheads US-Cuba TalksAntigua and Barbuda consider Geothermal link with NevisBVI Financial Services Commission Opening Latin America office in PanamaNew Zeland Assist Guyana in climate-smart rice blocks and ag modernizationE-nabler Puerto Rico Corporation’s POS tech scaling to AustraliaDominican Republic rare earth reserves and tourism investments foster new economic growthListen 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.

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.

New U.S. tariffs ripple through import costs, territories push for fairer shipping rules, new financial lists reshape reputations, and islands double down on water and digital infrastructure on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #1 for the Week of February 23, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.U.S. global tariffs and legal pivotUS Virgin Islands push for domestic treatment and updated H2B visa access BVI grey list status and EU financial blacklist updatesTurks and Caicos visa new overstay data and policy Google invests $500m digital exchange hub in the Dominican RepublicGuyana’s plan to end bottled water imports and expand hydropowerSt Kitts and Nevis desalination and exploratory drilling for water securityListen 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 underwriting, advertising and marketplace feature opportunities, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook.

What is the back story of the Caribbean in the realm of international affairs? In our extensive interview with author, entrepreneur, and explorer Miles Spencer, we make the connections between Caracas and Havana as well as between the small but vital Caribbean states. Miles also shares about his new company, Reflekta, a storytelling platform that lets families preserve voices and wisdom for future generations.Check out Miles's website at https://milesspencer.com/ to learn more about him and his viewpoints, and his company's website at https://reflekta.ai/.If this conversation sparked a new lens on the region, follow the show, share it with a friend.For the Pulse of the Caribbean underwriting, advertising and marketplace feature opportunities, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook. Visit our website https://pulseofthecaribbean.com/ 

Warships, elections, and jazz—this week’s Caribbean roundup connects power, policy, and culture in 19 minutes. From Venezuela patrols to St. Lucia’s star-studded festival, catch up fast on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #1 for the Week of February 16, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.U.S. military operations near Venezuela reported costsU.S. lethal strike on trafficking vessel and counter-narcotics strategyBarbados election win and agenda Cayman Islands review of cannabis decriminalization and lotteryGrenada phased cannabis decriminalization and expungement planDominican Republic marijuana plantation raid and ongoing searchPAHO–CARPHA framework agreement for 2026 -2030 St. Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival headliners and theme nightsExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League T20 Matches Dates SetSandals Foundations 1,000 Smiles dental mission impact in AntiguaListen 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 underwriting, advertising and marketplace feature opportunities, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook.

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.

Security in Haiti, clarity on St. Lucia’s medical studies, USVI’s cannabis banking breakthrough, new ties shaping trade and climate action and a regional credit bureau to unlock lending are some of the headlines on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #2 for the Week of February 2, 2026.Listen 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.

From a landmark Grammys moment and U.S.–Cuba tensions to Saint Lucia’s medical training pivot, Grenada’s hospital financing, and big moves in tourism and agriculture, here are headlines on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #1 for the Week of February 2, 2026.Bad Bunny’s at Grammy AwardsU.S. tariff pressure on Cuba’s oil supplySaint Lucia halts Cuban medical placementsGrenada’s Project Polaris receives OPEC financingDominican Republic and Dominica at the World Government SummitSt Kitts and Nevis implement biometric standards for CBI ProgramGuyana funds for coconut expansion Nassau Cruise Port sets traffic records and adds amenitiesListen 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.

Check out the week's Caribbean news and share. Here are headlines on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #2 for the Week of January 26.Venezuela's political change and inmate releasesTrinidad families' U.S. lawsuits over deadly strikesHaiti council power movements and CARICOM warning CARICOM 50th Summit: Saudi Arabia and Nigeria Special Guests Cayman's Digital ID rollout and Privacy Balance USVI and Ghana sign tourism and investment MOU.Guyana reforms for destination weddings.Listen 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.

From World Health Organization shakeups to Flight cancellations, markets booming, islands teaming up and USVI–Ghana deals, we highlight the biggest Caribbean headlines on today’s podcast.Listen 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.

We track Caribbean news, impacts from global and regional shifts, from U.S. enforcement on Venezuelan oil to new CARICOM–Africa trade corridors, urgent fixes for health systems, a Grenada–Mexico football pact, and Guyana’s investment on film and the creative economy. Partnerships and execution define what turns risk into growth.Listen 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.

In this episode, we track how U.S. visa changes, OECS diplomacy, and Canada partnerships ripple across the region, then turn to a Bahamas trafficking case, Barbados sugar alarm, Grenada’s cannabis framework, Barbados elections, and Guyana’s tourism push. Listen 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.

U.S. immigrant visa pause for 12 Caribbean nations, workforce shifts in Cayman, e‑passport rollout and agro export channels in the DR, Jamaica’s climate‑resilient coffee plan, Angostura’s return to India, USVI refinery cleanup steps, Puerto Rico’s airport microgrid, and Barbados Sailing Week 2026 are the headlines on today’s podcast.Listen 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.

The Caribbean sits at a crossroads where global policy, regional security, and tourism collide, and this week’s headlines reveal how quickly the map can shift. Here’s a look at the headlines.• U.S. travel warnings for Venezuela and consular service gaps• Cuba’s fuel squeeze under US sanctions • U.S. withdrawal from climate bodies• Guyana drug seizures and intelligence-led operations• Antigua and Barbuda’s response to new U.S. visa bond requirements • Saint Lucia’s non-binding MOU on deportations• Dominican Republic’s record tourism arrivals Listen 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.

Headlines shape how we understand power and place, and bring Caribbean news into sharp focus. We open with a high-seas operation: U.S. authorities seized a Russian-flagged tanker linked to sanctioned oil near Venezuela. Other headlines include new U.S. visa bond requirements affecting Caribbean nations, heightened U.S.–Guyana security ties, Jamaica’s workers heading to Canada, and Grenada’s  Carib Brewery solar push.Listen 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.

Caribbean headlines take center stage as the U.S. invasion of Caracas triggered legal, diplomatic, and travel fallout while regional leaders called for dialogue and stability. We connect the dots from trafficking indictments to airspace closures, then turn to development wins in transit, education, and diaspora leadership. Listen 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 marketplace feature opportunities, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook.

Regional news reveals: security pressures, economic pivots, and infrastructure bets that signal where the region is heading. Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.JetBlue flight and a U.S. military refueling tanker have near miss off the Venezuelan coastGuyana and the US signed a military cooperation Venezuelan oil exports disrupted as US seize oil tanker off Venezuela coastAntigua chairs CDCC with climate finance reform focusUK commits to stronger crime response in Overseas TerritoriesAnguilla construction of it’s first superyacht marina underwayDominican Republic cheese export demands grows in US, Mexico and EuropeListen 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 marketplace feature opportunities, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook.

We connect the dots between policy, connectivity, and mobility on this episode. Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.Escalation continues in US–Venezuela relations US suspends and re-reviews select immigration applicationsUS Virgin Islands Delegation visit Ghana on trade, logistics, and finance missionDigicel invest in major upgrades in Trinidad and TobagoJetBlue’s expands direct flight service to San Juan Caribbean Airlines to exit Tortola and San Juan, hub changes on the wayListen 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 marketplace feature opportunities, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook.

Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.U.S. issues warning over Venezuelan airspace Charter fee hikes in the BVI impacting U.S. VI operators Jamaica secures $6.7B for hurricane recoveryDominican Republic–Haiti border wall gaps and security implicationsElection results in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and St. LuciaListen 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 marketplace feature opportunities, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook.

Policy, investment, civic data, and culture roundup the news. Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.BVI seeks UK cooperation on border security BVI finance underscores strong Chinese ownership linksAntigua targets blight with demolitions and plan installation of new 200-camera networkBarbados removes 8,291 names from voter registryBahamas announces $100m Sandals Beaches redevelopment on ExumaIconic Reggae Artist Jimmy Cliff has passed Listen 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 marketplace feature opportunities, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook.

Leaders across the Caribbean move from tension to cooperation as diplomacy, trade relief, security coordination, climate resilience, and infrastructure plans take shape. Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.Venezuela’s Maduro Ready to Speak With US Regional Enforcement and Justice Leaders Meet In Summit targeting gangs and drug traffickingCARICOM Private Sector Reacts to US Tariff RemovalUS Virgin Islands Port Authority Secures Property to Redevelopment Crown Bay Cruise with Royal CaribbeanAntigua and Barbuda Included in UN Early Warning Global ProjectTaiwan Donates Electric Bus to St Kitts and NevisBarbadian Named One of the World's 500 Most Influential MuslimsListen 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 marketplace feature opportunities, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook.

Ready to catch the biggest Caribbean stories? Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.US DEA–Dominican Republic Meet on Coordinated Anti-trafficking EffortsAntigua Calls for U.S.–Venezuela diplomacy and regional stabilityCARICOM Reparations Commission Outreach and Public Education in the UKGuyana Plans Graduated Corporate Tax for Small and Medium AgribusinessesThe Region's National Culinary Teams Compete Across Categories at Taste of the Caribbean in BarbadosForbes Spotlights Royalton CHIC Antigua for Luxurious ExperienceListen 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 marketplace feature opportunities, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook.

Rising grocery bills, stubborn fuel prices, and a wave of new investments are reshaping daily life across the Caribbean. Regional Financing Commitments Secured for agriculture at United Nations FAO forum New United Nations FAO regional leadership focus on investmentAntigua–Guyana Import Deal to Cut Food PricesBVI Regulated Essentials Basket Begin in DecemberBVI Increase Funding in 2026 Budget for Agriculture and FisheriesUSVI Subpoenas Retailers for Fuel Price Data: DOJ Now InvolvedEurope's Oldest Luxury Hotel Chain Kempinski Expands to the Turks & Caicos Islands Jamaica's 100-meter World Champion Oblique Seville Join Private Partners to Help Farmers Listen 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 marketplace feature opportunities, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook

Each story matters and has impact on travel, business, and daily life in the region. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.U.S. Military Buildup in Caribbean Continues as UK Suspends Intelligence and Venezuela RespondsU.S. Visa Backlogs Impacting Travel for Caribbean NationalsDominican Republic Airport Make Major Investments for Upgrades and ConnectivityBeacon and General Accident Insurance Consolidate Across Multiple IslandsCredit Card Donations Serve As Major Pipeline for Jamaica’s Official Disaster Relief St. Lucia Cruise Port Wins Caribbean Shipping Association Award Listen 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 marketplace feature opportunities, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook 

We track the biggest Caribbean stories. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.U.S. Visa Reviews Expand to Chronic Health RisksInaugural GUBA Awards and Trade and Investment Forum Spotlights Africa-Caribbean Trade PotentialDominican Republic Ranked Top Latin American Country for InvestorsGuyana Launches Coursera-Powered Public Service TrainingDominican Republic vs Puerto Rico Baseball Event in New York Honors Delgado and CanoAntigua and Barbuda Secures Solar Lights and Home Systems in Agreement with ChinaListen 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 marketplace feature opportunities, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook.

From disaster response to long-term transformation, here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.Regional and International  efforts continue to support Jamaica’s Hurricane Recovery Business Leaders In Jamaica Encouraged to Resume OperationsGuyana To Increase Forest Carbon Sales Amazon Bazaar App Launched in the Dominican Republic Flow and the Government of Grenada Renew JUMP Program to Increase Digital Access British Virgin Islands and US Virgin Islands Gear Up for UBER SOCA Cruise St. Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip J Pierre Set General Election Date for St. Lucia in DecemberListen 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 marketplace feature opportunities, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook.

Headlines should do more than inform—they should reveal where the region is headed. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.Jamaica Public Service Company Reduce Un-serviced Consumers and Bring In Line Workers India and Jamaica Provide Humanitarian Aid to JamaicaBarbados Become Smallest Member of the Development Bank of Latin America and the CaribbeanBritish Virgin Islands House of Assembly Move To Be Totally IndependentPersad-Bissessar Grants Export License to Tobago Puerto Rico launches 24-7 AI-operated airport storesDominican Republic Push Plastics Bans and Smarter Waste DisposalListen 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 marketplace feature opportunities, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook.

This episode shares how policy, tech, and tourism combine to drive resilience and growth. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.Puerto Rico Solar Companies Unite to Help Jamaica in Hurricane Recovery Dominican Republic Postpones 10th Summit of the Americas for deeper alignmentUS Values Ties with Antigua and Barbuda on Security and EnergyBVI Financial Services Mission Builds Latin America LinksCuban Companies Explore New Business Prospects 8th China International Import Expo  Uber Officially Launched in BarbadosAntigua Resorts Featured on ABC Network Golden BachelorAntigua resorts featured on ABC Network Golden BachelorListen 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 marketplace feature opportunities, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook.

Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.USVI utilizes emergency funding for SNAP and activates the use of line of credit as cushion for government operations Antigua’s brewery and distillery expansion to diversify GDPBVI Nanny Cay redevelopment gets underway with expectations high for new jobs, economic activity, and marine skills training with H. Lavity Stoutt Community CollegeDominica Republic begin  nighttime immigration operations with human rights oversightReggae Artist Maxi Priest and BritCham Guyana Chairman fundraising for Jamaica reliefGrenadian crowned Miss Caribbean UK 2025 Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda Nationals Celebrate Independence DayListen 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 marketplace feature opportunities, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook.

Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.Hurricane Melissa's impact across Jamaica and the road to recoveryCARICOM calls for lower insurance costsTrinidad and Tobago and Venezuela RelationsSt. Vincent and the Grenadines election date setBarbados reports GDP growth and record low unemployment gainsCaribbean Tourism Organization 11th Human Resources Conference held in Tortola, British Virgin Islands Listen 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 marketplace feature opportunities, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook.

A major hurricane tests Jamaica and the wider region while leaders coordinate on governance and sanctions, trade experts chart a greener Caribbean economy, and local innovators turn invasive lionfish into reef recovery and youth opportunity. We share the facts, the stakes, and the wins in this episode.  Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.Hurricane Melissa- the track, hazards, and regional advisories Jamaica’s impact, disaster declaration, and relief mobilizationThe UK Overseas Territories Caucus meets in the British Virgin IslandsUK sanctions target human trafficking and smuggling in overseas territoriesSt. Lucia hosts international workshops on sustainable trade and bioeconomyGuyana commissions its first biotechnology plant laboratory—increasing food securityAquanauts Grenada wins the 2025 Caribbean Coral Reef Tourism Stewardship AwardListen 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 marketplace feature opportunities, email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook.

Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.Category 5 Hurricane Melissa's Forecast and ImpactsMagnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hit the Lesser Antilles.U.S. Military Increasing Presence, While CARICOM Leaders Appealing for PeaceU.S. Virgin Islands Tap Rainy Day Fund To Sustain SNAP Benefits During The Federal Government Shutdown Guyana in Discussion with International Pharmaceutical Companies On Biosimilar ManufacturingPuerto Rico’s Arecibo Observatory Becomes STEM Education CenterDominica's World Creole Music Festival Records Largest AttendanceListen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.Send news releases to [email protected]. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook.

This episode tracks tropical storm weather, security, energy, health, and investments. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.Category 5 Hurricane Melissa forecast to impact Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, the southeastern and central Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and Bermuda  U.S. naval presence  increases in Caribbean anti-trafficking posture near VenezuelaBVI financial services role in post-hurricane stabilityBarbados Prime Minister speaks on UBER expansion and regulations on the islandGuyana's deep-water port proposal to ease regional delaysUS Virgin Islands Restaurant St. Thomas Social provides free to-go meals for SNAP recipientsGrenada Tourism Authority starts WhatsApp broadcast channel for real-time updates Listen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.Send news releases to [email protected]. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email [email protected]. Like and follow us on Facebook.