Caribbean News RoundUp

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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean underwriting, advertising and marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. Like and follow us on Facebook.

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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean underwriting, advertising and marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean advertising and marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean advertising and marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean advertising and marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean advertising and marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean advertising and marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean advertising and marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean advertising and marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean advertising and marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean advertising and marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean advertising and marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 BachelorListen and subscribe to the Pulse of the Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 oversightMaxi 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For the Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 U.S. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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 news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. 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.Tropical Storm Melissa forecast to become a hurricaneVenezuela postures air defense amid U.S. military presenceGrenada reviews U.S. radar requestGuyana's flour mill investment and cassava plansUSVI  Senator calls for restructuring of the islands' Water and Power AuthoritySt. Kitts and Nevis recruits Ghanaian nursesDominican Republic positioning itself as a top destination for health, wellness, and retirement tourism Listen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. Like and follow us on Facebook.

This episode tracks a fast-moving week from a U.S. radar request in Grenada and CARICOM's firm stance on sovereignty to Haiti's coordinated security push and BVI customs crackdowns. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.OECS supports Grenada amid U.S. radar requestCARICOM commitment to a zone of peace and sovereigntyJoint security operations in Haiti to reopen routes and protect infrastructureBVI customs intercepts gun parts and cash; scanners deployedDominican Republic Society of Infectious Diseases urges cross-border health surveillance with resurgence of cholera in HaitiP&O Cruises now offers Barbados beach wedding packagesGrenada's tourism profile rises with top awardsListen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. Like and follow us on Facebook.

The Caribbean continues to prove that small states can steer big stories. This episode highlights regional security, digital finance, climate funding, and air connectivity. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.U.S. Southern Command leadership change British Virgin Islands' competitive edge as an offshore financial centre Climate and development finance for the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union via new MOUGuyana's outreach attracts Indian businesses to GuyExpo 2025Montego Bay a key Caribbean air travel hub for Liat Air with new flights to Dominican RepublicTurks and Caicos named top beach and romantic destination Listen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. Like and follow us on Facebook.

Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.Puerto Rico responds to U.S. federal shutdown by expanding programs for federal workersColombia's president rejects a regional summit in Dominican Republic over exclusions Guyana's President addressed Guyana–Venezuela tensions along Guyana's Cuyuni frontierBVI, Grenada, and Trinidad and Tobago earn awards from the Pan American Health OrganizationHyatt Centric Hotel approved for Grand Cayman's Seven Mile BeachBarbados named World Travel Awards Caribbean's top wedding destinationListen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. Like and follow us on Facebook.

Security, mobility, innovation, and identity are topics covered in this episode. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.U.S. maritime strike on a small boat off Venezuela - based on intelligenceOECS unveiled billboards in Grenada as it launches Campaign on integration and free movement OECS improved Saint Lucia Border Management with Self-Service TechnologyJamaica pilots new red snapper and shrimp aquaculture projectRick Fox weighs a political run and green housing legacyBVI-born residents seek constitutional reform on candidacy and belongingListen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. Like and follow us on Facebook.

Today's report features U.S.–Caribbean security talks, a U.S. war powers fight over maritime strikes, a looming IMO vote on net‑zero shipping, record climate displacement, Sargassum-to-bioproduct innovation, and SpaceX's Bahamas risk debates. We connect the policy dots and point to where island resilience, accountability, and opportunity meet. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.US SouthComm Admiral meets with Antigua and Grenada Prime Ministers on security cooperation US Senate Republicans blocked attempt to limit President Trump's lethal military strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the CaribbeanThe US threatens visa restrictions and sanctions against governments, including those in the Caribbean vote for Net‑Zero shipping frameworkThe International Organization for Migration will urge prioritizing disaster and climate risk mitigation in global financial discussions at COP30Punta Cana Foundation in the Dominican Republic inks deal with Origin by Ocean for bio-based products with SargassumBahamas evaluates SpaceX Falcon 9 landings and risks Listen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

Our report connects reef protection in Cayman, regional fisheries cooperation, maritime boundaries, trade plays, a sovereignty bid in BVI, and a Bahamian debate over SpaceX landings. We tie nature, markets, and governance to show how today's choices shape tomorrow's prosperity. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.Reef fish decline in Cayman leads well-known photographer and conservationist calls for parrotfish protectionCRFM Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism–OECS MOU and UWI partnership on Blue EconomyGrenada's push for trilateral maritime boundaries with Venezuela and St. Vincent and the GrenadinesDominican Republic's seeks deeper trade ties with ChinaGuyana's call on business community to secure more UK marketsBritish Virgin Islands call on UN to support full self-governmentBahamas evaluates SpaceX Falcon 9 landings and risks Listen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.USVI response to halted duty-free exemptions and new Zonos prepay requirementsDominican Republic's $5B investments and hotel growth outlookSan Juan's $15M plan to acquire and rehab homes for long-term rentalsGuyana's eServices platform for visas and permits launchedDominica–Barbados sign MOU for joint tourism marketing and guest experienceAntigua and Barbuda's launch blind-free zone for early screening and treatmentListen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

Regional security intensifies, environmental cooperation advances, telecom policy debates heat up, and investment momentum surges in the region as highlighted in this episode.  Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.US-Bahamas interdictions rise, multi‑agency enforcement seize$12.3 million in cocaine over the weekend U.S.–Venezuela maritime tensions increase, Russia declares support for Venezuela , and regional stability concerns growCaribbean officials meet at Cartagena Convention COP18  to address priorities on marine litter, biodiversity and ocean governanceTurks and Caicos Islands  telecoms operators and residents debate satellite licensing Dominican Republic tourism investment pipeline, rooms added and jobs createdGuyana newly commissioned Demerara River Bridge provide 24/7 traffic and trade benefitsListen and subscribe to the Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

Today's traces how money, policy, and people are reshaping the Caribbean.  Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.US Virgin Islands charter revenues face emerging challengesDominican Republic labor shortages put  local coffee income at stakeCannabis regulators look to OECS for alignment to scale tradeCayman's revenue reliance, regulatory burden, and talent pressuresAntigua anticipates over a million-guest cruise following port upgrade for the new seasonSt. Lucia's new cruise season gains momentum and awardsListen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

We track a week where Haiti's security plan evolves, the Bahamas locks in climate risk financing, Guyana deepens industrial ties with Brazil, and tourism leaders in Barbados weigh AI's promise against the power of human hospitality in this episode.  Here are the stories making Caribbean headlines.Dominican Republic push for global support for UN-backed gang suppression force in Haiti Bahamas secures $160m Inter-Development Bank loan for catastrophe risk and data systemsGuyana attracts Brazilian investment in quarrying, concrete, and agriculturePuerto Rico Act 60 under scrutiny for credibilityTourism leaders gather in Barbados discuss balancing AI with authentic human touchDr Kevin Dixon a St. Kitts National now living in the US Virgin Islands release new children's book on perseverance Listen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

A decisive UN shift on Haiti security, a brewing debate over Summit of the Americas' inclusion, and new partnerships shaping governance, and Grenada's rise in sustainable land leadership are highlighted in this episode.  Here are the stories making Caribbean headlines.UN Gang Suppression Force to replace Multinational Security Support Mission in HaitiSummit of the Americas in Punta Cana Excludes 3 NationsWorld Government Summit– Association of Caribbean States forge new partnership US Department of Justice prosecute Kenyan and Guyanese Nationals in stolen medical commodities from a USAID-funded programAntigua host cancer symposium to align regional care and preventionGrenada named headquarters for sustainable land managementListen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

The Caribbean stepped into this week with a steady beat of progress across policy, education, infrastructure, and sport, as highlighted in this episode.  Here are the stories making Caribbean headlines.Puerto Rico accelerates permits with tech and training University of the Virgin Islands student presents AI research at Amazon's Machine Learning University SymposiumGuyana–South Africa air services agreement increases connectivity goalsAntigua's solar desalination pilot project to help crop irrigationGrenada wins big in bodybuilding pro cards and gold medalsDominican Republic motorsport driver Jimmy Llibre wins at Road Atlanta Circuit Listen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

Caribbean leaders address critical regional issues at the UN General Assembly, with Jamaica's PM Holness calling for climate finance action and Haiti support while Antigua's PM Brown warns against militarization. News from across the region highlights infrastructure development, diplomatic relations, and innovative economic initiatives aimed at inclusive growth. Here are the stories making Caribbean headlines. Jamaica's PM Holness addresses UN on climate change impacts, Haiti security mission, and transnational crime networksAntigua and Barbuda's PM Brown expresses concern over increased US military presence in the CaribbeanGuyana expanding port infrastructure to accommodate larger vessels and reduce consumer pricesDominican Republic working to restore direct flights with Russia despite international sanctionsGrenada launches $500 minimum retail bond program to democratize investment opportunitiesDes Moines school superintendent detained by ICE after fleeing into woods Listen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

Caribbean leaders take center stage at the UN General Assembly to advocate for small island nations facing climate disasters and economic challenges, while regional initiatives strengthen governance and economic resilience. Here are stories making Caribbean headlines.Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Brown Promoted the SIDS Debt Sustainability Support Services for restructuring debt and funding resilience projects at 80th UN General AssemblyGuyana's President Dr. Ali Address to 80th UN General Assembly updated on Venezuela border disputes and calls for respect of international law by impacted nations around the worldFive Eastern Caribbean states sign agreement to establish regulatory authority for citizenship investment programsUS Virgin Islands residents face new shipping challenges after Trump's Executive Order ends $800 duty-free exemptionsRoyal Caribbean International opens its first Caribbean office in Nassau, strengthening its commitment to the BahamasDominican Republic adds three new destinations to Airbnb's network, promoting rural and agricultural tourism Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.Listen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know. Send news releases and information to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

Caribbean nations face multiple developments including tropical weather systems, international governance issues, and cultural innovations while moving forward with national infrastructure projects. Here are other stories making Caribbean headlines.Tropical wave bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds to Caribbean islands with potential depression forming near BahamasICC suspends USA Cricket with immediate effect due to governance violationsBarbados government enhancing protections for citizens in the US facing potential immigration challengesDominican Republic on track to reach zero hunger in two years according to UN Food and Agriculture Organization Selecta Charts launches mobile app for Caribbean music on iOS and Google Play Grenada breaks ground on National Aquatic Center with 25-meter competition pool meeting world standards for international eventsSend news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.Listen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know. Send news releases and information to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

CARICOM takes center stage at the UN General Assembly with a robust agenda. Here are other stories making Caribbean headlines.Venezuela's President Maduro's YouTube channel disappears amid rising tensions with the USBarbados introduces Witness Anonymity Bill with innovative protections including speech modulation and physical barriersPuerto Rico nonprofits receive $1.3 million to support homeless veterans through comprehensive servicesPuerto Rico expects $11.8 million economic impact from upcoming basketball events and tournamentsGuyana launches "Brand Guyana Gondola" initiative to promote local products across Caribbean marketsBritish Virgin Islands successfully trademarks itself as the "World's Sailing Capital" for the next decadeDominican Republic makes strategic push at France's Top Resa tourism expo to recapture European travelersSend news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.Listen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know. Send news releases and information to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

Here are the stories making Caribbean headlines.Amnesty International demands that the United States cease its military operations in the Caribbean Sea. On October 1, four Caricom nations will start complete free movement. Grenada has begun employing skilled laborers from Haiti and Cuba to finish building projects. Puerto Rico and Amazon Web Services have partnered to offer free online training sessions on AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. By the second quarter of 2026, the government of Guyana, led by President Dr. Irfaan Ali, plans to digitize the majority of its services. CARICOM countries are among those that have signed a historic United Nations accord to save our seas.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.Listen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know. Send news releases and information to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

The Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup delivers comprehensive coverage of major developments across the region, from Guyana's oil industry growth to constitutional reforms in the British Virgin Islands. We track economic investments, workforce development initiatives, and political milestones affecting Caribbean nations and their diaspora communities. Here are the stories making Caribbean headlines.ExxonMobil Guyana reports $2.8 billion USD investment with local enterprises since 2015, with 70% of workforce now being GuyanesePuerto Rico launches tuition-free Bill Strong Academy for construction trades with $10.9 million in fundingDominican Republic joins World Bank circular migration program with Spain targeting healthcare, construction, and IT sectorsGlobal Ports Holding transforming Antigua's cruise industry with $100 million investment and opportunities for local entrepreneursBritish Virgin Islands House of Assembly begins discussions on 57 constitutional reform recommendationsJamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness sworn in for historic fourth term, pledging to eliminate absolute povertyGrenadian-born author Jillian Joseph to release Caribbean-inspired children's book "Tyree and the Not-So-Green Monkey"Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.Listen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know. Send news releases and information to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

The Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup delivers critical updates on regional developments, including US drug transit country designations, Venezuela-Guyana tensions, and a major UN-EU disaster preparedness initiative for the Caribbean. These among the headlines on today's Episode. Here are other stories making Caribbean headlines.British Virgin Islands implementing significant immigration fee increases starting October 1stRenowned chess grandmaster Nigel Short to visit Dominica later this month Antiguan Model Samory Christopher carving out a name for himself in the global fashion industry Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.Listen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know. Send news releases and information to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

The Caribbean region faces growing military tensions as the US deploys advanced F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico for drug trafficking operations while Venezuela mobilizes troops across hundreds of battlefronts in response. This among the headlines on today's Episode. Here are other stories making Caribbean headlines.BVI Finance strengthens Latin American partnerships at STEP-LATAM Conference in Mexico CityAntigua and Barbuda announces visa-free travel agreement between Africa and Caribbean nationsCaribbean Development Bank reports persistent youth unemployment despite labor shortages World Bank Group appoints first Latin American woman as Vice President for the regionJamaica breaks ground on new state-of-the-art music museum celebrating the nation's cultural heritage Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.Listen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know. Send news releases and information to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com.