Caribbean News RoundUp

Caribbean nations are implementing strategic initiatives to diversify economies and promote sustainable development. From IMF-guided business improvements in Antigua to new marine conservation partnerships in Barbados, this episode explores how the region balances growth with environmental protection.

•  IMF advising Antigua and Barbuda on strengthening business environment
• Barbados partners with Ireland's Marine Institute on marine conservation
• British Virgin Islands working to balance tourism numbers with infrastructure
• U.S. lifts ban on Dominican sugar exports

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up  Episode 2 for the Week of March 17.

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Caribbean nations face potential US travel restrictions as the Trump administration considers banning residents from countries with citizenship-by-investment programs. Dominica has been placed on a "yellow list" for possible visa suspensions while Antigua's Prime Minister defends his country's program standards.

• US preparing travel ban targeting "red list" nations for security concerns
• Antigua PM Gaston Brown defends their citizenship program's standards and transparency
• Dominica on "yellow list" with 60 days to address program deficiencies
• Bahamas concerned about losing Cuban medical professionals due to US visa sanctions

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up  Episode 1 for the Week of March 17.

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Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean Headlines.

• U.S. extends flight ban to Port-au-Prince
• Grenada signs visa waivers with several African nations
• Saint Lucia Registers Its First Geographical Indication
• Chick-fil-A bestows $200K grant to Puerto Rico nonprofit

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up Episode 4 for the week of March 10th 

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Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean Headlines.

• BVI Defends Financial Services Sector
• UK ends visa-free travel for Trinidad & Tobago nationals
• Grenada commits $32.4 million for agricultural development
• Dominican Republic Hospital performs first robot-assisted gastrectomy

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up Episode 3 for the week of March 10th 

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Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean Headlines.

• Caricom invites the Trump Administration to the region
• Trinidad and Tobago denounces new US government visa rules
• St. Kitts Nevis Reaffirms Independent Foreign Policy Amid U.S.- Cuba Relations
• Goodwill opens its 1st Puerto Rico store 

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for the week of March 10, Episode 2.

Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean Headlines 

• A SpaceX debris recovery team in The Bahamas 
• Dominican Republic and Purdue University form partnership in semiconductors and biotechnology
• Dominica's geothermal power plant: on track for Christmas 
• Haitian economist takes over as transition president

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, March 10, 2025.

Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean Headlines 

• 3rd Meeting of OECS Council of Ministers for Immigration Focus on Free Movement
• Caribbean Development Bank approves 17 million loan for St. Lucia
• Haiti opens third international airport 
• Canadian Company acquires controlling interest in Puerto Rico Wind Farm

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, March 7, 2025.

Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean Headlines 

• Lawsuit filed to block US migrant transfer to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
• Barbados Invest $2 million to revitalize agriculture and reduce food import
• US Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands Meet to Discuss Charter Industry Disputes
• S&P Upgrades Turks and Caicos Credit Rating

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, March 6, 2025.

Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean Headlines 

• Major news alert! Guyana deploys air assets 
• Bahamas boosting Cybersecurity
• Cayman Island Officials urge vaccination after US measles outbreak 

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

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Caribbean Headlines

•CARICOM Urges Multinational Security Support For Haiti
•Barbados Prime Minister Mottley On First Official Visit To Venezuela
•Antigua And Barbuda Progresses Towards Mobile Phone Number Portability
•Food Agriculture Organization And CARICOM Launch A Virtual Course On Trade, Food Security, And Nutrition
•Grenadian Charity Reach Within Receives EU-Funded Grant
•The Bahamas British Colonial To Fully Reopen For The Winter Period

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, July 10, 2022