Caribbean News RoundUp

We move through the biggest Caribbean developments from historic election wins to new sanctions, investment deals, and the policy choices shaping daily life. Here’s a look at more of our headlines on Episode 2 for November 2026.US Virgin Islands and Grenada have just had historic elections.US Impose New Sanctions On Cuba.$64 million pharmaceutical manufacturing plant planned for Barbados.Tax Justice Network ranks the British Virgin Islands the top corporate tax haven. Antigua and Barbuda’s minister of tourism, civil aviation, transportation and investment elected chair of Caribbean Tourism Organization.Puerto Rico gets ready to host the 75th Miss Universe Competition.Listen and subscribe to the Pulse of the Caribbean News Round Up for Caribbean focused news you need to know.Send news releases and information to [email protected] and to advertise with us email inquiries to [email protected].

We’re tracking a packed week as we move through the biggest Caribbean headlines shaping November 2026, from the Commonwealth meeting in Antigua to elections in the US Virgin Islands and Grenada to immigration reforms, and major regional funding wins. We also dig into the reparations debate, the UN vote on the Cuba embargo, and health, conservation, and research investments.Here’s a look at more of our headlines on Episode 1 for November 2026.King Charles III and Queen Camilla attending the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua.UK Prime Minister opens dialogue on Britain's role in transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans.The results on the UN Vote to End the CUBA Embargo are in.Antigua and Barbuda seek agreement with EU to close its Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) by 2030.Global Philanthropist pledge $12.5 million for conservation in Guyana.US Virgin Islands and Grenada head to the polls to elect new government leaders this week.University of Puerto Rico secures $8 million in funding for AI-driven stem cell research and therapy.Listen and subscribe to the Pulse of the Caribbean News Round Up for Caribbean focused news you need to know.Send news releases and information to [email protected] and to advertise with us email inquiries to [email protected].

We move through the biggest Caribbean headlines of the week, linking politics, sanctions, trade, energy, and food security to real costs for families and businesses. We also flag key deadlines and regional plans that could shape how the Caribbean buys, ships, grows, and protects what it needs.Here’s a look at more of our headlines on Episode 3 for October 2026.Puerto Rico’s Governor signed a resolution proposing that the U.S. recognize Puerto Rico as the 51st state.UN General Assembly getting ready to vote on a resolution to end to the U.S. economic blockade against Cuba.Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister calls China Antigua and Barbuda's most important development partner.CARICOM studying measures to boost intra-regional trade and minimize dependence on foreign suppliers.Residents and business in the US Virgin Islands have until November 3,2026, to files claims in the $60 million settlement from the previously owned Limetree Bay Refinery.Listen and subscribe to the Pulse of the Caribbean News Round Up for Caribbean focused news you need to know.Send news releases and information to [email protected] and to advertise with us email inquiries to [email protected].

We track the biggest Caribbean headlines shaping October 2026, from Haiti’s revised electoral rules and ongoing security challenges to Grenada’s snap election call. We also dig into the region’s economic push, with major moves in tourism, cruise deployment, and new air links that could reshape travel across the islands.Here’s a look at more of our headlines on Episode 2 for October 2026.Haiti revised electoral rules ahead of December Elections.Grenada's Prime Minister has declared a general election a year before the constitutional deadline.Nevis Island Assembly tightens financial services regulations for it growing financial services industry.Guyana’s President urged Caribbean governments, investors, and tourism enterprises to “scale up” thinking and investment.Carnival Corporation plans to shift more of its fleet from the Caribbean to Europe.Listen and subscribe to the Pulse of the Caribbean News Round Up for Caribbean focused news you need to know.Send news releases and information to [email protected] and to advertise with us email inquiries to [email protected].

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 addressed the United Nations General Assembly, raising concerns about Cuba and Haiti, and expressed support for Guyana's candidacy for the UN Secretary General.The Dominican Republic expressed hope for an extended UN Gang Suppression Force in Haiti.OECS nations held a meeting with European Union officials regarding the mandate to phase out Citizenship by Investment programs.The US Virgin Islands have partnered with Global Impact Assets LLC to develop the 3rd Wall Street Financial District Hub on St. Croix. With new development projects underway, MSC Cruises, the world's largest privately held cruise company, is nearing $1.5 billion in investments in the Bahamas.Listen and subscribe to the Pulse of the Caribbean News Round Up to stay up-to-date on regional news.Send news releases and information to [email protected] and to advertise with us email inquiries to [email protected].

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 Episode 4 for September 2026.Barbados' prime minister pushes for an overhaul of the United Nations Security Council.The US Virgin Islands governor calls on the US Trump Administration to establish a federal pathway to restart St. Croix’s oil refinery.The Turks and Caicos Islands are seeking a balance between providing opportunities for local Turks and Caicos Islanders and addressing the needs of international labor, which makes up 40% of the population.Two Caribbean Islands have been included on Expedia’s 2026 Worldwide Island Hot List.Listen and subscribe to the Pulse of the Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.Send news releases and information to [email protected] and to advertise with us email inquiries to [email protected].

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 Spicemas. Proposal for Jamaica-Ethiopia pilot program for resettle in Africa presented at the Third CARICOM Regional ConferencePeace Dividends Fund launched in HaitiCayman Islands launches electromagnetic shark deterrent devices and Leading US men’s and women’s college teams set to play a series of tournaments in the US Virgin Islands.Subscribe for weekly Caribbean-centered news, share our podcast with a friend, and leave a review. Send news, press releases, pictures and videos to [email protected] and to advertise with us email [email protected].

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 a suspected Caribbean drug-trafficking vesselTurks and Caicos Islands Governor calls for stronger Caribbean collaboration to create safer communities Barbados aims to patent three sargassum seaweed microbes after pharmaceutical companies expressed interestDominican Republic and the US collaborate on essential mineral and rare earth element extraction, and developmentUNESCO Office for the Caribbean launched WINGS Caribbean a new fellowship initiative for women and British Virgin Islands Restaurant Week dates now set for October.Subscribe for weekly Caribbean-centered news, share our podcast with a friend, and leave a review. Send news releases and information to [email protected].

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, Puerto Rico, Guyana, Antigua, and Nevis on Episode 1 for September 2026.Here’s a look at our Caribbean Headlines.Conservative organization formed by Former U.S. Vice President urging Congress to restrict birthright citizenship in the U.S. Virgin IslandsSaint Lucia is set to receive its first group of third-country nationals from the United States US Company JPMorgan has expressed interest in expanding investment and business in the Dominican Republic British Virgin Islands Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Keynote at Money Expo India 2026, and Five Guyana-based tourism businesses are now represented on the Tourism Cares’ Global Meaningful Travel  Map.Subscribe for weekly Caribbean-centered news, share our podcast with a friend, and leave a review. Send news releases and information to [email protected].

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 relationsBritish Virgin Islands Delegation visits India to establish new commercial and institutional relations, and Britian’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla plans visit to the Caribbean.These and more stories on the Pulse of the Caribbean News Round Up Episode 4 August 2026Subscribe for weekly Caribbean-centered news, share our podcast with a friend, and leave a review. Send news releases and information to [email protected].