Pulse of the Caribbean

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 hurricane Venezuela postures air defense amid U.S. military presence Grenada reviews U.S. radar request Guyana’s flour mill investment and cassava plans USVI  Senator calls for restructuring of the islands'...

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 request CARICOM commitment to a zone of peace and sovereignty Joint security operations in Haiti to reopen routes and prote...

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 Ca...

Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines. Puerto Rico responds to U.S. federal shutdown by expanding programs for federal workers Colombia’s president rejects a regional summit in Dominican Republic over exclusions  Guyana’s President addressed Guyana–Venezuela tensions along Guyana’s Cuyuni frontier BVI, Grenada, and Trinidad and Tobago earn awards from the Pan American Health Orga...

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 intelligence OECS unveiled billboards in Grenada as it launched a campaign on integration and free movement OECS improved Saint Lucia Border Management with Self-Service Technology Jamaica pilots new...

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 headline...

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 co...

Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines. USVI response to halted duty-free exemptions and new Zonos prepay requirements Dominican Republic’s $5B investments and hotel growth outlook San Juan’s $15M plan to acquire and rehab homes for long-term rentals Guyana’s eServices platform for visas and permits launched Dominica–Barbados sign MOU for joint tourism marketing and guest experien...

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 sup...

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 challenges Dominican Republic labor shortages put local coffee income at stake Cannabis regulators look to OECS for alignment to scale trade Cayman’s revenue reliance, regulatory burden, and talent pressures Antigua ant...

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 sec...

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 Haiti Summit of the Americas in Punta Cana Excludes...

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 Symposium Guyana–South Africa air servi...

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 maki...

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 resil...

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 Bahamas ICC suspends USA Cricket wit...

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 US Barbados introduces Witness Anonymity Bill with innovative protections including speech modulation and physical barriers Puerto Rico nonprofits receive $1.3 million to supp...

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 trainin...

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 he...

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 in...

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 M...

The Caribbean faces multiple challenges from Haiti's security crisis to economic pressures and energy transformations, with nations seeking solutions that balance immediate needs with long-term sustainability goals as highlighted in this episode.  Here are the stories making Caribbean headlines. UN Secretary General condemns killing of 40 people by armed gangs in Haiti, urging member states t...

The Bahamas launches groundbreaking stem cell research center while Nevis tourism surges 44% above last year.  These among the headlines highlighted. Here are other stories making Caribbean headlines.  Cayman Islands preparing for potential fee increases in October budget as government spending outpaces revenue growth Dominican Republic economy under pressure from rising US dollar and crude oil pr...

The Caribbean region faces significant developments including US military expansion across multiple islands for counter-narcotics operations is among the headlines highlighted. Here are other stories making Caribbean headlines.  US military deploying forces in Puerto Rico, USVI, and Trinidad as part of counter-narcotics mission Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce advocating nuclear energy and next-gen...

Caribbean nations face pivotal economic challenges and opportunities, with Grenada's fishing industry bracing for severe disruption as the United States plans to ban imports starting January 2026. This embargo, affecting over 90% of Grenada's seafood exports, threatens to cost the island millions at an already uncertain economic time. Here are other stories making Caribbean headlines.  S...