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 

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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 

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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 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

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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

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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 diplomacy
• St Kitts and Nevis Signs agreement with Nollywood director Steve Gukas for a major film project
• Update on Cuba’s nationwide power outage and diplomatic tensions around fuel and staffing
• Brazil’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 resilience
• Guyana-Barbados collaboration on Black Belly Sheep to cut food imports under CARICOM targets
• Grenada soursop exports and new sanitary and phytosanitary capacity efforts for market access
• Dominica 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 Islands
• Caribbean American Heritage Festival set for June 2026 in Boston

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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 well placement offshore
• Grenada joins the expanded US visa bond program for B1 and B2 applicants
• Walmart boosts local manufacturing in Puerto Rico 
• Dominican Republic environmental group oppose a prison proposal in Jaragua National Park
• Barbados confirmed as host for the Americas Netball Qualifiers for the 2027 Netball World Cup
• Caribbean resorts are nominees in Luxury Travel Advisor’s most Instagrammable hotel award

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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 moving forward
• Caribbean Development Bank makes major investments in climate finance 
• Turks and Caicos moves forward with practical phased expansion for Howard Hamilton International Airport for immediate results
• St Lucia’s Owen King EU Hospital receiving medical equipment funding from Japan

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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 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 collaboration
• Antigua and Barbuda set to launch island-wide CCTV rollout for public safety
• Antigua and Barbus Blindness prevention project expanding eye care equipment, training and services
• St John Folk Life Festival Returns in celebration of 250th United States Anniversary
• Grenada’s 2026 Diaspora Homecoming set to reignite the Spice Island national and agricultural traditions

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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 licensing strategy 
• Regional security pact against cartels and crime
• 12th UK–Caribbean Forum In London set priorities on trade and climate
• Afreximbank makes $5B commitment to the region
• St Kitts and Nevis–Ghana establish new ties on visa-free travel, trade and health links
• Puerto Rico’s Roosevelt Roads set for mixed-use redevelopment
• Antigua’s homeporting cruise terminal and retail upgrades on track for 2026 opening
• Earthquake Engineering Research Institute selects 1st Dominican Republic woman engineer for vice presidency 

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