Pulse of the Caribbean

#177 Caribbean News Round Up Week of April 20

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 headlines. * UAE to Antigua route in the works for 2027 * Disney Cruise Line expands to the Dominican Republic  * Dominican Republic exports show significant growth in 2026 led by raw gold shipments  * Ghana and U.S. Virgin Islands resume talks focused on infrastructure, housing, energy and financial services * St Kitts and Nevis selected to host the African Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2026 * Central Bank of Barbados goes paperless by end of 2026  * Rock Island Financial Management Ltd $180M North Andros investment spans aeroponic farming, solar power and biotech research * Guyana’s President urges Latin America and Caribbean collaboration on  food security  * Guyana begins bamboo planting restoration effort backed by Euroclima  * Central Caribbean Marine Institute  reports early coral reef recovery signs in Little Cayman after bleaching * Chad deploys security mission to  support Haiti’s stabilization goals * US Virgin Islands Aliyah Boston breaks WNBA contract record extension * British Virgin Islands Adaejah Hodge breaks track record * Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Caribbean accepting nominations for Unsung Heroes program   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 [news@pulseofthecaribbean.com]. To underwrite or advertise with Pulse of the Caribbean Podcasts or for marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com [biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com]. Like and follow us on Facebook.  Thanks for listening, and do spread the word and share our podcast with others across the region and the diaspora.

#176 Caribbean News Round Up Week of April 13

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 wants to bar visas in responses on reparatory justice * Dominican Republic and Suriname urge international action on Haiti  * Jamaica establishes fuel pricing model to ease Petrojam financial strain * US Virgin Islands explores refinery prospects tied to heavy Venezuelan crude * St Kitts and Nevis cut taxes in several areas and urges businesses to lower consumer prices  * Grenada’s Prime Minister on economic mission to Nigeria and Ghana * Guyana develops diplomatic ties with Turkey and works with the UK on seabed mapping  * Guyana and the Dominican Republic hold talks on mango and avocado cultivation projects * Dominican Republic expands cruise tourism as a Homeport for MSC Cruise Line beginning in November  * British Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund launch set to launch April 21st in Spain  * Dormitory plans at H. Lavity Stout Community College soon to be a reality * Southport Hospitality make $350 Million investment in the Bahamas in Abaco Development * Ms. St. Lucia  named the new Caribbean Queen of Sun and Sail  *  Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Travel Marketplace Event being held in Antigua during Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month  If you found value in this podcast, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. 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. To underwrite or advertise with Pulse of the Caribbean Podcasts or for marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. Like and follow us on Facebook.  Thanks for listening, and do spread the word and share our podcast with others across the region and the diaspora.

#175 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 1 Week of April 6

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.com [news@pulseofthecaribbean.com]. To underwrite or advertise with Pulse of the Caribbean Podcasts or for marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com [biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com]. Like and follow us on Facebook.  Thanks for listening, and do spread the word and share our podcast with others across the region and the diaspora.

#174 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 1 Week of March 30

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 described as a massacre with mass displacement *  Cuba fuel shortages and humanitarian oil delivery from Russia *  U.S. to assist Guyana in border dispute and planning for maritime talks with Venezuela *  Turks and Caicos security cooperation and training underway with Jamaica *  Dominica geothermal power project connects to grid * St Kitts and Nevis set to sign MOU with Guyana focused on food security and more *  Dominican Republic and Switzerland talks on a social security agreement *  St Kitts and Nevis beverage brand expands exports to Nigeria *  Barbados Port receives digital transformation award  *  Jamaica receives Green Climate Funding to strengthen climate resilience for 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 [news@pulseofthecaribbean.com]. To underwrite or advertise with Pulse of the Caribbean Podcasts or for marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com [biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com]. Like and follow us on Facebook.  Thanks for listening, and do spread the word and share our podcast with others across the region and the diaspora.

#173 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 2 Week of March 23

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, and institutions at Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit  * Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Appears in US Court  * Dominica suspends Iranian applications under its Citizenship by Investment Program with strict conditions * BVI Premier speak UK limits affecting free movement and local migration policy * Dominican Republic receives support from France on  sargassum management  * Guyana launches a new aromatic rice variety aimed at higher-value export markets * Turks and Caicos Islands restrict older imported Japanese vehicles to reduce abandonment and environmental damage * St Lucia preparing for Caribbean Investment Summit 2026  * Caribbean Franchising Summit focuses on building regional franchise empires * BVI launches a national student government to formalize student input into education policy 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 [news@pulseofthecaribbean.com]. To underwrite or advertise with Pulse of the Caribbean Podcasts or for marketplace feature opportunities, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com [biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com]. Like and follow us on Facebook.  Thanks for listening, and do spread the word and share our podcast with others across the region and the diaspora.