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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...
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–Caribb...
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 st...
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 tra...
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 und...
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...
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 cannabi...
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 se...
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 marketp...
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...
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 destinatio...
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 ...
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 bi...
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 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 ...
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 ne...
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 C...
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 Oversea...
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 o...



