Caribbean News RoundUp

We deliver a rapid scan of the region’s biggest headlines, from Grenada’s UN priorities to investment and conservation moves shaping the Caribbean’s next chapter. We connect security, public health, finance, and sustainable tourism to show what’s changing now and what it could mean for the Caribbean and the diaspora. Here’s a look at more of our headlines on Episode 1 for October 2026. Grenada add...

Small islands are making big moves; this episode of the Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup is packed with proof. We begin our report with an initiative that signals a smarter approach to regional power: CARICOM and the Pacific Islands Forum have signed a new agreement to coordinate advocacy and practical cooperation for small island developing states. Here’s a look at more of our headlines on Epi...

Oil money, migration pressure, and culture-led growth are all colliding across the Caribbean, and we break it down story by story with the headlines that matter on Episode 3 for September 2026. Here’s a look at our Caribbean Headlines: Guyana’s petroleum sector generates significant economic returns in the first half of 2026. Grenada records strong increase in visitor arrivals for the 2026 Spicema...

We move through the biggest Caribbean headlines, from maritime interdiction and crime prevention to research ownership, mining, and rare earth supply chain strategy. We also spend time on mental health, suicide prevention, and the practical ways services and communities can reduce stigma and save lives on Episode 2 for September 2026. Here’s a look at our Caribbean Headlines.   US military strike...

Caribbean news moves fast, so a tight Caribbean news roundup helps you see the region’s bigger picture without losing the local details. This Pulse of the Caribbean connects politics, migration, finance, and technology across the islands and the diaspora, with headlines spanning the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Lucia, the Dominican Republic, the British Virgin Islands, Barbados, Turks and Caicos, Puer...

We move through the week’s most important Caribbean headlines with clear context to keep you updated on news impacting the region and the Caribbean diaspora. Here’s a look at our Caribbean Headlines.   U.S. State Department Halts Visa Appointments, UN Security Council Holds Emergency Meeting on Haiti Gang Violence, Barbados offers humanitarian aid and works to  improve Bridgetown-Caracas relations...

The Pulse of the Caribbean tracks the biggest stories shaping the Caribbean right now, from climate transparency and renewable energy decisions to major infrastructure spending and fast-moving tech shifts. We also hit the week’s standout business and culture updates. Here’s a look at the headlines on Episode 3 for August 2026. Barbados maintaining its 1.5-degree pathway to reduce emissions with Pa...

A single news cycle can tell you what’s happening. A smart roundup tells you what it means. Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup Episode 2 for August 2026  connects the dots across the Caribbean and the diaspora with stories that hit policy, money, climate risk, and culture all in one fast-moving listen. Here’s a look at our Caribbean Headlines.   U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic second-large...

A single news decision can change who gets to work, who gets to travel, and how quickly a country can recover after the next storm.  Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup Episode 1 for August 2026  brings the stories that are already shifting reality across the region and the diaspora.  Here’s a look at our Caribbean Headlines.   U.S. Government Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians official...

A single week of headlines can redraw the map of belonging, security, and opportunity across the Caribbean and the diaspora. Here’s a look at the headlines on Episode 3 for July 2026 U.S. Congressman introduces the End Birthright Citizenship for US Territories Act. US Government moves to remove Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian Immigrants The Nevis Geothermal Project enters a pivotal st...

We track the biggest Caribbean headlines shaping trade, travel, and daily life. Here’s a look at our Caribbean headlines.  The US imposed a new 12.5% tax on exports from 60 nations, including Caribbean countries. The US government suspended HUD funding in the US Virgin Islands. The US government has suspended mango imports from the Dominican Republic. British Virgin Islands' Grade 2 students...

We move through the biggest Caribbean headlines, with clear updates that matter across the islands and the diaspora Here’s a look at our Caribbean Headlines.   Lawsuit filed by the U.S. Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue against major online travel companies Airbnb is collaborating with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency International investors propose US $100 million invest...

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 cooperati...

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 enfo...

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. C...

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...

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 headline...

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...

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 news@pulseofthecaribbean...

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 descr...

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 support CARICOM chair Dr. Terrance Drew urges unity in trade, mobility,...

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 cha...

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 shocks Guyana reaches a first in fully a...

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 prices Cuba’s high-level consultations with the Un...

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 spikes Guyana receives global companies proposals for an ammonia and urea fertilizer plant using natural gas Guyana’s homestead agricult...