Caribbean News RoundUp

A single week of headlines can redraw the map of belonging, security, and opportunity across the Caribbean and the diaspora. Here’s a look at the headlines on Episode 3 for July 2026

• U.S. Congressman introduces the End Birthright Citizenship for US Territories Act.
• US Government moves to remove Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian Immigrants
• The Nevis Geothermal Project enters a pivotal stage
• Puerto Rico Senate propos...

We track the biggest Caribbean headlines shaping trade, travel, and daily life. Here’s a look at our Caribbean headlines. 

• The US imposed a new 12.5% tax on exports from 60 nations, including Caribbean countries.
• The US government suspended HUD funding in the US Virgin Islands.
• The US government has suspended mango imports from the Dominican Republic.
• British Virgin Islands' Grade 2 students top OECS Annual Education Ass...

We move through the biggest Caribbean headlines, with clear updates that matter across the islands and the diaspora Here’s a look at our Caribbean Headlines.  

• Lawsuit filed by the U.S. Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue against major online travel companies
• Airbnb is collaborating with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
• International investors propose US $100 million investment into Antigua's hor...

We move fast through the biggest Caribbean and diaspora headlines, from Haiti’s 2026 election schedule to new energy and infrastructure partnerships across the region on Episode 3 for June 2026. Here are the headlines.

• UN Secretary General and Haiti Prime Minister meet ahead of Haiti’s two-round 2026 general elections 
• Dominican Republic and United States sign memorandum on civil nuclear cooperation and energy se...

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 sc...

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.

• Cub...

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 hea...

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 Anti...

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 i...

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.

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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 mass...

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 ...

We track the week’s biggest Caribbean headlines, from a landmark direct charter flight to Africa to urgent updates on energy, health leadership, climate resilience, and food security. We also spotlight cultural industry growth, standout athletic wins, and diaspora events on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #1 for the week of March 23, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.

• OECS-backed charter flight fr...

Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup brings a fast, Caribbean-centered look at the stories shaping policy, business, travel, and everyday life across the region and the diaspora on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #2 for the week of March 19, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.

• Barbados plans energy security symposium to protect against oil price shocks
• Guyana reaches a first in fully automated geological w...

We track the biggest headlines shaping daily life across the Caribbean, from global oil shocks to the policy moves on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #1 for the week of March 17, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.

• Guyana responds to a global oil price spike with 
• Antigua and Barbuda absorbing higher petroleum costs to steady gasoline prices
• Cuba’s high-level consultations with the United States...

Global pressure turns into local reality, and the underlining theme is resilience on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #2 for the week of March 9, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.

• Jamaica’s net international reserves provides hedge against oil price spikes
• Guyana receives global companies proposals for an ammonia and urea fertilizer plant using natural gas
• Guyana’s homestead agriculture projec...

Tensions in the Middle East pushed oil above $100 a barrel, as small island economies watch prices, another current runs through the region: active plans to strengthen security, modernize energy exploration, and unlock new trade channels is on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #1 for the week of March 9, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.

• Iran names new Supreme Leader
• Guyana’s 3D seismic data and lic...

Elections, energy, trade, and public health converge across the Caribbean on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #2 for the week of March 2, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.

• Haiti sets a transitional roadmap for security, recovery, and credible elections
• Dominican Republic business groups align to formalize border trade and drive growth with Haiti
• USVI Governor Bryan looks for local resolution with USVI-BVI...

We track how Middle East tensions spill into Caribbean life, from fuel prices to travel warnings, and how leaders answer with diplomacy, aid, and innovation. We also look at tech scaling abroad, climate-smart farming, and new bets on minerals and tourism on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #1 for the week of March 2, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.

• UN condemnation of US, Israeli, and Iranian strikes a...