Pulse of the Caribbean

#180 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 2 for June 2026

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 enforcement against birth tourism schemes using fraudulent documents and coaching services * Antigua and Barbuda seeks Spain’s help to make Spanish its’ second  * Sandals Foundation and Hands Across the Sea expands literacy support for students in Antigua schools * U.S. Virgin Islands approves $75 million Carambola Beach Resort redevelopment into a Club Med property * Dominican Republic plans for major energy generation expansion and rising renewable capacity * Dominican Republic Senate passes a measure to form a cassava institute to grow cultivation, processing, and exports * Guyana launches a regional sustainable agriculture science and innovation hub with Brazil and partners * Julien Alfred’s international winning streak continues in Oslo * Nevis Mango Festival promoted at Food, Wine & Fete festival in Miami 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.

#179 Caribbean News Round Up Week of June 1, 2026

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. * Cuba suspending Visa and MasterCard transactions amid US sanctions and knock-on effects for tourism and payments * Bahamas facing a proposed 12.5% duty on exports under a broader Section 301 trade action   * Guyana projecting 1 million barrels per day by 2026 and pushing local content readiness * EU-backed financing helps Guyana build an organ donation and transplantation system  * Antigua and Barbuda tightening entry screening tied to Ebola and infectious disease precautions * Taiwanese Medical Association mission delivering free care and medical supplies in St Kitts and Nevis * Grenada’s Gloria Ann Thomas selected as vice president in a regional women’s commission steering committee * Anguillan IT Professional Dexter Gumbs launched Polyglot AI translation tool  * Chick-fil-A awards  scholarships to Puerto Rican workers 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.

#178 Caribbean News Round Up Week of May 25, 2026

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 May 25, 2026. Other headlines in this episode include * BVI telecom CEO leads regional utility regulators * Barbados Bridgetown Initiative for climate finance reform * Jamaica blue-green fund plans for disaster risk mitigation  * Puerto Rico as a potential site for AI computing infrastructure  * Saint Lucia public pressure to reinstate capital punishment  * Antigua and Barbuda rollout of nationwide surveillance cameras * Dominican Republic and US Joint Military Training  * Barbados and Guyana agreement for national ID travel starting July 1, 2026 * Dominican Republic President donation of full salary to nonprofit and religious groups * Ziggy Marley new album “Brightside” release and the return to vinyl craftsmanship Visit us online at pulsofthecaribbean.com. If you found value in this podcast, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com [news@pulseofthecaribbean.com]. To underwrite or advertise with Pulse of the Caribbean Podcasts, email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com [biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com]. Like and follow us on social media.  Thanks for listening, and do spread the word and share our podcast with others across the region and the diaspora.

#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.