Caribbean News RoundUp

Caribbean nations are making significant economic, trade, and security advancements with the Bahamas gaining OECD approval, the Dominican Republic setting agricultural export records, and regional security cooperation strengthening through high-level diplomatic visits. These developments demonstrate the region's growing global influence and commitment to international standards while addressi...

Catch up on the latest Caribbean news with Pulse of the Caribbean News Round Up Episode 1 for the Week of June 2.  Here’s what's making Caribbean headlines US Upgrades Travel Advisory for Jamaica British Virgin Islands Gets Credit Rating Boost Guyana Launches First Internet Exchange Dominican Republic Hosts Americas Summit Grenada to Host 2026 CARIFTA Games Listen online at www.pulseofthecari...

The Caribbean region demonstrates economic resilience with the Bahamas achieving its first budget surplus since independence, Barbados strengthening currency stability, and Turks and Caicos Islands projecting record revenue. Global developments include Rihanna expanding her Fenty Beauty line across the Caribbean and the Dominican Republic making history with its first table grape export to the Uni...

The US halts student visa appointments for expanded social media vetting, potentially affecting over 1 million international students, while Carib Brewery debuts in India's massive beer market as part of its 75th anniversary global expansion strategy. US embassies worldwide ordered to stop scheduling new student visa appointments due to expanded social media screening requirements Barbados co...

The Caribbean is buzzing with developments from SpaceX's rocket tests over Bahamian airspace to Jamaica's impressive conservation progress preserving 25% of its landmass. Regional cooperation shines with Barbados's new humanitarian logistics hub while Russia and Puerto Rico separately strengthen trade ties with the Dominican Republic. • SpaceX planning another Starship test flight o...

We explore the diverse economic and tourism developments across the Caribbean, from the British Virgin Islands' expansion into cryptocurrency to Dominica's enhanced disaster response capabilities. Caribbean destinations continue to dominate the global cruise industry while preparing for major tourism events and adapting to changing economic conditions. • British Virgin Islands positions...

From billion-dollar investments to infrastructure projects, islands across the region are positioning themselves for sustainable growth while enhancing their global competitiveness. African Export-Import Bank opens $1 billion US oil services lending line in Guyana to boost local oil and gas enterprises Dominica announces world's longest detachable cable car to begin operations in December 202...

The Caribbean region is experiencing significant developments across multiple fronts, from diplomatic tensions to major infrastructure investments and innovations in energy and agriculture.  U.S. offers support to Guyana Defense Force against international gangs amid rising tensions with Venezuela over the disputed Essequibo region Jamaica secures significant energy deal with Trinidad and Tobago w...

Caribbean nations are navigating diplomatic challenges and building strategic partnerships to enhance their position on the global stage. The region is seeing increased cooperation in security, aviation, trade, and education while addressing sovereignty issues. India calls on Venezuela to honor its commitment to regional peace and avoid conflict in Guyana's Essequibo region Turks and Caicos r...

Caribbean nations are navigating complex challenges through innovative regional cooperation and international partnerships. Today’s headlines showcase strategic approaches to sustainable development, from migration assistance programs to economic diversification initiatives. UN International Organization for Migration Helping Undocumented Caribbean Migrants Return Home Voluntarily  Eastern Caribbe...

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Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines. China To Work with Latin American and Caribbean Nations on Global Development Initiative Jamaica Invests US$22 Million to Promote Thriving Entrepreneurship  Guyana Investing in Technology to Support Regional Crime-Fighting  Kenya Leading UN-Backed International Security Mission to Help Haiti  These and other stories are on the Caribbean...

Catch up on the latest Caribbean news. Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines. Cuba Prepared to Strengthen Mutually Beneficial Cooperation with China Wave of Haitian Deportations Concerning Dominican Republic Association of Industries Demand for Guyana's Crude Increases in the European Union  U.S. Warns Caribbean Nationals Against Birth Tourism These and other stories ar...

Catch up on the latest Caribbean news. Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines. Bahamas Renegotiating Labor Agreements with Cuba  Dominican Republic and the United Arab Emirates Sign Strategic Cybersecurity Agreement  Barbados Rank First on New UN Multilateralism Index Caribbean Countries Tackling Record Sargassum Bloom, As Grenda Leads in Developing A Product Value Chain Thes...

Catch up on the latest Caribbean news. Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines: Undersea Cable Project for electricity from the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico Nears Approval University of the Virgin Islands and its Research and Technology Park Broke Ground For Solar Farm  Nevis Set For Digital Advancement with Third Telecommunications Provider British Virgin Islands Voted t...

Catch up on the latest Caribbean news. Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines: Haitian Government Imposes National State of Emergency 29th World Law Congress Meeting In Santo Domingo Possibilities of a Natural Gas Contract Between Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago Is Exciting News For the Region Trump To Impose 100% Tariff on Non-US films These and other stories are on the Cari...

Catch up on the latest Caribbean news. Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines: BVI Administration Seeks to Protect Its Authority in Negotiations with UK. Dominican Republic Has Doubled Fruit Exports  Guyanese Businesses Link With Investment-Ready Japanese Corporations Saint Kitts Reports An Increase In Cruise Arrivals  These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round U...

Catch up on the latest Caribbean news. Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines: Nevis Premier Urges CARICOM and OECS to Consider Direct Linkages with Latin American and Other Non-Traditional Partners Central Bank of Barbados Lowered Full-Year Growth Predictions OECS Director General  Says Antigua and Barbuda Could Benefit From a Radar System  Former PAHO Director Dr. Carissa E...

Catch up on the latest Caribbean news. Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines: Dominican Republic Emerging as A Major Producer of Rare Earth Elements Russian Foreign Minister On Visit To Dominican Republic Trinidad and Tobago Signs First-of-Its-Kind Trade Agreement with Chile  Trunk Bay, St. John, USVI, Added to Hall of Fame Among Best of the Best These and other stories are...

Catch up on the latest Caribbean news. Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:  Caricom Implements Agency for Crime and Security  Grenada’s Prime Minister Visits Venezuela American Company World Emblem Expands to Dominican Republic Caribbean Being Celebrated at This Year's Abu Dhabi International Book Fair  These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Epis...

Catch up on the latest Caribbean news. Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:  Haitian Government Starts Repatriation Program in Dominican Republic Trump Proposed Cuts in 2026, A Major Blow to Headstart In US Virgin Islands Guyana and Brazilian Governments Start Cross-Border Immunization  Sea Moss Becoming A Commercial Crop.  These and other stories are on the Caribbean News...

Catch up on the latest Caribbean news. Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:  Amnesty International Urges Dominican Republic to Stop Mass Haitian Deportations British Virgin Islands Reduces Residency Requirement Period Jamaica Regional Leader in Radiation Safety and Security Caribbean-American Entrepreneur Helping Tech Startups  These and other stories are on the Caribbean...

Catch up on the latest Caribbean news. Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:  US tariffs threaten Trinidad and Tobago’s energy exports to the United States OECS Citizenship by Investment Program Leaders Meeting in Antigua Fair Taxation of Digital Assets in Puerto Rico Act  To Impact Cryptocurrency Investors New Hotel Developments and Openings in the Region These and other s...

Catch up on the latest Caribbean news. Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:  Antigua and Barbuda Social Program In Jeopardy with New US Tariffs British Virgin Islands Eyes Dominica Republic over Miami as Source for Goods CARICOM, African Union, and Diaspora Speak As One- for Global Reparation Pope Francis Remembered as a Champion for Small Island States These and other sto...

Catch up on the latest Caribbean news. Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:  Tropical Shipping Not Subject to $1 Million Port Fee Tariffs United Nations Reports Record Hunger in Haiti Antigua and Barbuda Talk Homeporting with Cruiselines  St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred Sets New Track Record These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 1, Week of April 21....