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  1. 3D AGO

    #438 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. 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.

    15 min

  2. APR 2

    #437 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 gridSt 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. 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.

    16 min

  3. MAR 26

    #436 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 supportCARICOM 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 conditionsBVI Premier speak UK limits affecting free movement and local migration policyDominican Republic receives support from France on  sargassum management Guyana launches a new aromatic rice variety aimed at higher-value export marketsTurks and Caicos Islands restrict older imported Japanese vehicles to reduce abandonment and environmental damageSt Lucia preparing for Caribbean Investment Summit 2026 Caribbean Franchising Summit focuses on building regional franchise empiresBVI launches a national student government to formalize student input into education policyListen 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.

    20 min

  4. MAR 24

    #435 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 1 Week of March 23

    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 from the Caribbean to Abuja for African Caribbean Investment Summit themed “Reverse Middle Passage” framing of economic diplomacySt Kitts and Nevis Signs agreement with Nollywood director Steve Gukas for a major film projectUpdate on Cuba’s nationwide power outage and diplomatic tensions around fuel and staffingBrazil’s President Lula da Silva’s call at CELAC for stronger regional integration Dominican Republic forms climate change partnership with the Italian Space Agency Grenada now leads a key PAHO subcommittee on budgets shaping health system resilienceGuyana-Barbados collaboration on Black Belly Sheep to cut food imports under CARICOM targetsGrenada soursop exports and new sanitary and phytosanitary capacity efforts for market accessDominica confirms lethal yellowing disease risk to coconut crops St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred wins a bronze medal for Saint Lucia WNBA Player Aaliyah Boston’s  Foundation hosts sports clinic in the US Virgin IslandsCaribbean American Heritage Festival set for June 2026 in BostonListen 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.

    22 min

  5. MAR 19

    #434 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 2 Week of March 17

    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 shocksGuyana reaches a first in fully automated geological well placement offshoreGrenada joins the expanded US visa bond program for B1 and B2 applicantsWalmart boosts local manufacturing in Puerto Rico Dominican Republic environmental group oppose a prison proposal in Jaragua National ParkBarbados confirmed as host for the Americas Netball Qualifiers for the 2027 Netball World CupCaribbean resorts are nominees in Luxury Travel Advisor’s most Instagrammable hotel awardListen 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.

    14 min

  6. MAR 17

    #433 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 1 Week of March 17

    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 pricesCuba’s high-level consultations with the United States moving forwardCaribbean Development Bank makes major investments in climate finance Turks and Caicos moves forward with practical phased expansion for Howard Hamilton International Airport for immediate resultsSt Lucia’s Owen King EU Hospital receiving medical equipment funding from JapanListen 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.

    14 min

  7. MAR 12

    #432 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 2 Week of March 9

    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 spikesGuyana receives global companies proposals for an ammonia and urea fertilizer plant using natural gasGuyana’s homestead agriculture project for Tiger Bay women brings great economic opportunities British Virgin Islands set to sign MOU with Dominican Republic and  form partnerships  to improve food security Bermuda release CARICOM Application Green Paper for public consultation Dominican Republic hosting ECLAC 2026 to drive regional collaborationAntigua and Barbuda set to launch island-wide CCTV rollout for public safetyAntigua and Barbus Blindness prevention project expanding eye care equipment, training and servicesSt John Folk Life Festival Returns in celebration of 250th United States AnniversaryGrenada’s 2026 Diaspora Homecoming set to reignite the Spice Island national and agricultural traditionsListen 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.

    16 min

  8. MAR 10

    #431 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 1 Week of March 9

    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 LeaderGuyana’s 3D seismic data and licensing strategy Regional security pact against cartels and crime12th UK–Caribbean Forum In London set priorities on trade and climateAfreximbank makes $5B commitment to the regionSt Kitts and Nevis–Ghana establish new ties on visa-free travel, trade and health linksPuerto Rico’s Roosevelt Roads set for mixed-use redevelopmentAntigua’s homeporting cruise terminal and retail upgrades on track for 2026 openingEarthquake Engineering Research Institute selects 1st Dominican Republic woman engineer for vice presidency 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.

    15 min
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Daily News headlines highlighting the latest Caribbean news and information.

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  • Creator
    Pulse of the Caribbean
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    439
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Caribbean News RoundUp
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