Caribbean News RoundUp: Recent Episodes

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A single news decision can change who gets to work, who gets to travel, and how quickly a country can recover after the next storm. Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup Episode 1 for August 2026 brings the stories that are already shifting reality across the region and the diaspora.

Here’s a look at our Caribbean Headlines.

U.S. Government Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians officially ends.
The United States visa bond program is permanent for five nations in the region.
Dominica’s president calls for stronger regional cooperation.
The U.S. Department of Energy provides a $489.4 million loan to strengthen Puerto Rico’s electric grid, and
Caribbean beverage company Flamboyant Water secures a $1.3 million investment for expansion throughout the Caribbean and international markets.

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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 proposes video surveillance for retail alcoholic beverage licenses and
Major airport developments are underway for the Turks and Caicos Islands and the US Virgin Islands

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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 Assessments.
The Caribbean and the Bahamas continue to be top cruise destinations in a new survey.

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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 horse racing industry
PGA TOUR event makes history in the Dominican Republic
Count down has begun for the 26th World Creole Music Festival in Dominica

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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 security
Guyana and US talks focused on infrastructure projects and industrial collaboration
Jamaica plan to train all public sector employees in artificial intelligence
Jamaica push for planting 3,000 hectares of fruit trees by 2035 for food security
British Virgin Islands authorize negotiations with the Dominican Republic to improve food security and trade
Grand Bahama Shipyard renovation aiming to expand cruise ship repair capacity
Saba Black Rock Harbor Project using regional materials from St. Kitts to improve maritime access
Turks and Caicos regulatory approval moving Starlink satellite internet access closer
US Virgin Islands launch Vibes on the Rock Food and Whine Fest
Antigua and Barbuda set to make major investment in cricket campus to grow sports tourism and training
US celebrates Juneteenth
Obama Presidential Center Opens in Illinois

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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 schemes using fraudulent documents and coaching services
Antigua and Barbuda seeks Spain’s help to make Spanish its’ second
Sandals Foundation and Hands Across the Sea expands literacy support for students in Antigua schools
U.S. Virgin Islands approves $75 million Carambola Beach Resort redevelopment into a Club Med property
Dominican Republic plans for major energy generation expansion and rising renewable capacity
Dominican Republic Senate passes a measure to form a cassava institute to grow cultivation, processing, and exports
Guyana launches a regional sustainable agriculture science and innovation hub with Brazil and partners
Julien Alfred’s international winning streak continues in Oslo
Nevis Mango Festival promoted at Food, Wine & Fete festival in Miami

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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.

Cuba suspending Visa and MasterCard transactions amid US sanctions and knock-on effects for tourism and payments
Bahamas facing a proposed 12.5% duty on exports under a broader Section 301 trade action
Guyana projecting 1 million barrels per day by 2026 and pushing local content readiness
EU-backed financing helps Guyana build an organ donation and transplantation system
Antigua and Barbuda tightening entry screening tied to Ebola and infectious disease precautions
Taiwanese Medical Association mission delivering free care and medical supplies in St Kitts and Nevis
Grenada’s Gloria Ann Thomas selected as vice president in a regional women’s commission steering committee
Anguillan IT Professional Dexter Gumbs launched Polyglot AI translation tool
Chick-fil-A awards scholarships to Puerto Rican workers

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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 headlines in this episode include

BVI telecom CEO leads regional utility regulators
Barbados Bridgetown Initiative for climate finance reform
Jamaica blue-green fund plans for disaster risk mitigation
Puerto Rico as a potential site for AI computing infrastructure
Saint Lucia public pressure to reinstate capital punishment
Antigua and Barbuda rollout of nationwide surveillance cameras
Dominican Republic and US Joint Military Training
Barbados and Guyana agreement for national ID travel starting July 1, 2026
Dominican Republic President donation of full salary to nonprofit and religious groups
Ziggy Marley new album “Brightside” release and the return to vinyl craftsmanship

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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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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 charter policy
US House Bill for In-state tuition for U.S. territory students at US public universities progresses
Dominica’s geothermal plant commissioning expected this month
St. Kitts and Nevis shift to proactive sargassum management
San Juan’s Hosting World Baseball Classic: Economic Impact Projected $43.8 million
Guyana Partners with Rizek Cacao Dominican Republic Company on cocoa production
Guyana-China Friendship Park to Open in April
Antigua and Barbuda to host global summit for eye health in November

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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 and calls for de-escalation
Bahamas advise Bahamians on inflation risk, and travel advisories
Antilles Episcopal Conference bishops’ warning on Cuba’s shortages and dignity
CARICOM quiet diplomacy spearheads US-Cuba Talks
Antigua and Barbuda consider Geothermal link with Nevis
BVI Financial Services Commission Opening Latin America office in Panama
New Zeland Assist Guyana in climate-smart rice blocks and ag modernization
E-nabler Puerto Rico Corporation’s POS tech scaling to Australia
Dominican Republic rare earth reserves and tourism investments foster new economic growth

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We track the Caribbean’s most urgent shifts: CARICOM at 50, U.S. policy on Caribbean security, maritime rules, and more on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #1 for the week of February 23, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.

Caribbean leaders gather for the 50th CARICOM summit in St. Kitts and Nevis on climate, food, crime, and stability
US Secretary of State Attends CARICOM Conference
Antigua and Barbuda coordinates with CARICOM on its student safety concerns in Cuba
Preparations underway for 56th Caribbean Shipping Association Conference in Guyana
US Small Business Administration Address USVI–BVI marine fee shock and small business impact
Collins Aerospace, an RTX corporation, plans expansion in Puerto Rico
Virgin Atlantic Partners as Sponsor for Antigua Sailing Week 2026

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New U.S. tariffs ripple through import costs, territories push for fairer shipping rules, new financial lists reshape reputations, and islands double down on water and digital infrastructure on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #1 for the Week of February 23, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.

U.S. global tariffs and legal pivot
US Virgin Islands push for domestic treatment and updated H2B visa access
BVI grey list status and EU financial blacklist updates
Turks and Caicos visa new overstay data and policy
Google invests $500m digital exchange hub in the Dominican Republic
Guyana’s plan to end bottled water imports and expand hydropower
St Kitts and Nevis desalination and exploratory drilling for water security

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Warships, elections, and jazz—this week’s Caribbean roundup connects power, policy, and culture in 19 minutes. From Venezuela patrols to St. Lucia’s star-studded festival, catch up fast on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #1 for the Week of February 16, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.

U.S. military operations near Venezuela reported costs
U.S. lethal strike on trafficking vessel and counter-narcotics strategy
Barbados election win and agenda
Cayman Islands review of cannabis decriminalization and lottery
Grenada phased cannabis decriminalization and expungement plan
Dominican Republic marijuana plantation raid and ongoing search
PAHO–CARPHA framework agreement for 2026 -2030
St. Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival headliners and theme nights
ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League T20 Matches Dates Set
Sandals Foundations 1,000 Smiles dental mission impact in Antigua

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We track a fast-moving week across the Caribbean with headlines from around the region on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #1 for the Week of February 9, 2026. Here are today’s headlines.

US calls for ethical alternatives to Cuba’s medical missions
Mexico’s dispatch naval shipments of food and essentials to Cuba
CARICOM observer mission in place for Barbados’ general election
New ambassadors from Sweden, Norway, and Austria appointed to CARICOM
Haiti’s new prime minister outlines security, elections, and recovery
Kenya transfers Haiti security role to UN-backed force
Antigua and Barbuda deepens ties with China
St Kitts and Nevis signs education MOU with University of Ghana
OECS celebrate Grenada’s independence framed as ongoing renewal

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Security in Haiti, clarity on St. Lucia’s medical studies, USVI’s cannabis banking breakthrough, new ties shaping trade and climate action and a regional credit bureau to unlock lending are some of the headlines on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #2 for the Week of February 2, 2026.

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From a landmark Grammys moment and U.S.–Cuba tensions to Saint Lucia’s medical training pivot, Grenada’s hospital financing, and big moves in tourism and agriculture, here are headlines on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #1 for the Week of February 2, 2026.

Bad Bunny’s at Grammy Awards
U.S. tariff pressure on Cuba’s oil supply
Saint Lucia halts Cuban medical placements
Grenada’s Project Polaris receives OPEC financing
Dominican Republic and Dominica at the World Government Summit
St Kitts and Nevis implement biometric standards for CBI Program
Guyana funds for coconut expansion
Nassau Cruise Port sets traffic records and adds amenities

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Check out the week's Caribbean news and share. Here are headlines on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Episode #2 for the Week of January 26.

Venezuela's political change and inmate releases
Trinidad families' U.S. lawsuits over deadly strikes
Haiti council power movements and CARICOM warning
CARICOM 50th Summit: Saudi Arabia and Nigeria Special Guests
Cayman's Digital ID rollout and Privacy Balance
USVI and Ghana sign tourism and investment MOU.
Guyana reforms for destination weddings.

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From World Health Organization shakeups to Flight cancellations, markets booming, islands teaming up and USVI–Ghana deals, we highlight the biggest Caribbean headlines on today’s podcast.

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We track Caribbean news, impacts from global and regional shifts, from U.S. enforcement on Venezuelan oil to new CARICOM–Africa trade corridors, urgent fixes for health systems, a Grenada–Mexico football pact, and Guyana’s investment on film and the creative economy. Partnerships and execution define what turns risk into growth.

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In this episode, we track how U.S. visa changes, OECS diplomacy, and Canada partnerships ripple across the region, then turn to a Bahamas trafficking case, Barbados sugar alarm, Grenada’s cannabis framework, Barbados elections, and Guyana’s tourism push.

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U.S. immigrant visa pause for 12 Caribbean nations, workforce shifts in Cayman, e‑passport rollout and agro export channels in the DR, Jamaica’s climate‑resilient coffee plan, Angostura’s return to India, USVI refinery cleanup steps, Puerto Rico’s airport microgrid, and Barbados Sailing Week 2026 are the headlines on today’s podcast.

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The Caribbean sits at a crossroads where global policy, regional security, and tourism collide, and this week’s headlines reveal how quickly the map can shift. Here’s a look at the headlines.

• U.S. travel warnings for Venezuela and consular service gaps

• Cuba’s fuel squeeze under US sanctions

• U.S. withdrawal from climate bodies

• Guyana drug seizures and intelligence-led operations

• Antigua and Barbuda’s response to new U.S. visa bond requirements

• Saint Lucia’s non-binding MOU on deportations

• Dominican Republic’s record tourism arrivals

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Headlines shape how we understand power and place, and bring Caribbean news into sharp focus. We open with a high-seas operation: U.S. authorities seized a Russian-flagged tanker linked to sanctioned oil near Venezuela. Other headlines include new U.S. visa bond requirements affecting Caribbean nations, heightened U.S.–Guyana security ties, Jamaica’s workers heading to Canada, and Grenada’s Carib Brewery solar push.

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Caribbean headlines take center stage as the U.S. invasion of Caracas triggered legal, diplomatic, and travel fallout while regional leaders called for dialogue and stability. We connect the dots from trafficking indictments to airspace closures, then turn to development wins in transit, education, and diaspora leadership.

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Regional news reveals: security pressures, economic pivots, and infrastructure bets that signal where the region is heading. Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.

JetBlue flight and a U.S. military refueling tanker have near miss off the Venezuelan coast
Guyana and the US signed a military cooperation
Venezuelan oil exports disrupted as US seize oil tanker off Venezuela coast
Antigua chairs CDCC with climate finance reform focus
UK commits to stronger crime response in Overseas Territories
Anguilla construction of it’s first superyacht marina underway
Dominican Republic cheese export demands grows in US, Mexico and Europe

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We connect the dots between policy, connectivity, and mobility on this episode. Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.

Escalation continues in US–Venezuela relations
US suspends and re-reviews select immigration applications
US Virgin Islands Delegation visit Ghana on trade, logistics, and finance mission
Digicel invest in major upgrades in Trinidad and Tobago
JetBlue’s expands direct flight service to San Juan
Caribbean Airlines to exit Tortola and San Juan, hub changes on the way

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

U.S. issues warning over Venezuelan airspace
Charter fee hikes in the BVI impacting U.S. VI operators
Jamaica secures $6.7B for hurricane recovery
Dominican Republic–Haiti border wall gaps and security implications
Election results in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and St. Lucia

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Policy, investment, civic data, and culture roundup the news. Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.

BVI seeks UK cooperation on border security
BVI finance underscores strong Chinese ownership links
Antigua targets blight with demolitions and plan installation of new 200-camera network
Barbados removes 8,291 names from voter registry
Bahamas announces $100m Sandals Beaches redevelopment on Exuma
Iconic Reggae Artist Jimmy Cliff has passed

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Leaders across the Caribbean move from tension to cooperation as diplomacy, trade relief, security coordination, climate resilience, and infrastructure plans take shape. Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.

Venezuela’s Maduro Ready to Speak With US
Regional Enforcement and Justice Leaders Meet In Summit targeting gangs and drug trafficking
CARICOM Private Sector Reacts to US Tariff Removal
US Virgin Islands Port Authority Secures Property to Redevelopment Crown Bay Cruise with Royal Caribbean
Antigua and Barbuda Included in UN Early Warning Global Project
Taiwan Donates Electric Bus to St Kitts and Nevis
Barbadian Named One of the World's 500 Most Influential Muslims

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Ready to catch the biggest Caribbean stories? Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.

US DEA–Dominican Republic Meet on Coordinated Anti-trafficking Efforts
Antigua Calls for U.S.–Venezuela diplomacy and regional stability
CARICOM Reparations Commission Outreach and Public Education in the UK
Guyana Plans Graduated Corporate Tax for Small and Medium Agribusinesses
The Region's National Culinary Teams Compete Across Categories at Taste of the Caribbean in Barbados
Forbes Spotlights Royalton CHIC Antigua for Luxurious Experience

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Rising grocery bills, stubborn fuel prices, and a wave of new investments are reshaping daily life across the Caribbean.

Regional Financing Commitments Secured for agriculture at United Nations FAO forum
New United Nations FAO regional leadership focus on investment
Antigua–Guyana Import Deal to Cut Food Prices
BVI Regulated Essentials Basket Begin in December
BVI Increase Funding in 2026 Budget for Agriculture and Fisheries
USVI Subpoenas Retailers for Fuel Price Data: DOJ Now Involved
Europe's Oldest Luxury Hotel Chain Kempinski Expands to the Turks & Caicos Islands
Jamaica's 100-meter World Champion Oblique Seville Join Private Partners to Help Farmers

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Each story matters and has impact on travel, business, and daily life in the region. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.

U.S. Military Buildup in Caribbean Continues as UK Suspends Intelligence and Venezuela Responds
U.S. Visa Backlogs Impacting Travel for Caribbean Nationals
Dominican Republic Airport Make Major Investments for Upgrades and Connectivity
Beacon and General Accident Insurance Consolidate Across Multiple Islands
Credit Card Donations Serve As Major Pipeline for Jamaica’s Official Disaster Relief
St. Lucia Cruise Port Wins Caribbean Shipping Association Award

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We track the biggest Caribbean stories. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.

U.S. Visa Reviews Expand to Chronic Health Risks
Inaugural GUBA Awards and Trade and Investment Forum Spotlights Africa-Caribbean Trade Potential
Dominican Republic Ranked Top Latin American Country for Investors
Guyana Launches Coursera-Powered Public Service Training
Dominican Republic vs Puerto Rico Baseball Event in New York Honors Delgado and Cano
Antigua and Barbuda Secures Solar Lights and Home Systems in Agreement with China

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Headlines should do more than inform—they should reveal where the region is headed. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.

Jamaica Public Service Company Reduce Un-serviced Consumers and Bring In Line Workers
India and Jamaica Provide Humanitarian Aid to Jamaica
Barbados Become Smallest Member of the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean
British Virgin Islands House of Assembly Move To Be Totally Independent
Persad-Bissessar Grants Export License to Tobago
Puerto Rico launches 24-7 AI-operated airport stores
Dominican Republic Push Plastics Bans and Smarter Waste Disposal

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This episode shares how policy, tech, and tourism combine to drive resilience and growth. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.

Puerto Rico Solar Companies Unite to Help Jamaica in Hurricane Recovery
Dominican Republic Postpones 10th Summit of the Americas for deeper alignment
US Values Ties with Antigua and Barbuda on Security and Energy
BVI Financial Services Mission Builds Latin America Links
Cuban Companies Explore New Business Prospects 8th China International Import Expo
Uber Officially Launched in Barbados
Antigua Resorts Featured on ABC Network Golden Bachelor

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Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.

USVI utilizes emergency funding for SNAP and activates the use of line of credit as cushion for government operations
Antigua’s brewery and distillery expansion to diversify GDP
BVI Nanny Cay redevelopment gets underway with expectations high for new jobs, economic activity, and marine skills training with H. Lavity Stoutt Community College
Dominica Republic begin nighttime immigration operations with human rights oversight
Maxi Priest and BritCham Guyana Chairman fundraising for Jamaica relief
Grenadian crowned Miss Caribbean UK 2025
Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda Nationals Celebrate Independence Day

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A major hurricane tests Jamaica and the wider region while leaders coordinate on governance and sanctions, trade experts chart a greener Caribbean economy, and local innovators turn invasive lionfish into reef recovery and youth opportunity. We share the facts, the stakes, and the wins in this episode. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.

Hurricane Melissa- the track, hazards, and regional advisories
Jamaica’s impact, disaster declaration, and relief mobilization
The UK Overseas Territories Caucus meets in the British Virgin Islands
UK sanctions target human trafficking and smuggling in overseas territories
St. Lucia hosts international workshops on sustainable trade and bioeconomy
Guyana commissions its first biotechnology plant laboratory—increasing food security
Aquanauts Grenada wins the 2025 Caribbean Coral Reef Tourism Stewardship Award

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Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa's Forecast and Impacts
Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hit the Lesser Antilles.
U.S. Military Increasing Presence, While CARICOM Leaders Appealing for Peace
U.S. Virgin Islands Tap Rainy Day Fund To Sustain SNAP Benefits During U.S. Federal Government Shutdown
Guyana in Discussion with International Pharmaceutical Companies On Biosimilar Manufacturing
Puerto Rico’s Arecibo Observatory Becomes STEM Education Center
Dominica's World Creole Music Festival Records Largest Attendance

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This episode tracks tropical storm weather, security, energy, health, and investments. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa forecast to impact Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, the southeastern and central Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and Bermuda
U.S. naval presence increases in Caribbean anti-trafficking posture near Venezuela
BVI financial services role in post-hurricane stability
Barbados Prime Minister speaks on UBER expansion and regulations on the island
Guyana's deep-water port proposal to ease regional delays
US Virgin Islands Restaurant St. Thomas Social provides free to-go meals for SNAP recipients
Grenada Tourism Authority starts WhatsApp broadcast channel for real-time updates

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This episode tracks tropical storm weather, security, energy, health, and investments. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.

Tropical Storm Melissa forecast to become a hurricane
Venezuela postures air defense amid U.S. military presence
Grenada reviews U.S. radar request
Guyana’s flour mill investment and cassava plans
USVI Senator calls for restructuring of the islands' Water and Power Authority
St. Kitts and Nevis recruits Ghanaian nurses
Dominican Republic positioning itself as a top destination for health, wellness, and retirement tourism

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This episode tracks a fast-moving week from a U.S. radar request in Grenada and CARICOM’s firm stance on sovereignty to Haiti’s coordinated security push and BVI customs crackdowns. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.

OECS supports Grenada amid U.S. radar request
CARICOM commitment to a zone of peace and sovereignty
Joint security operations in Haiti to reopen routes and protect infrastructure
BVI customs intercepts gun parts and cash; scanners deployed
Dominican Republic Society of Infectious Diseases urges cross-border health surveillance with resurgence of cholera in Haiti
P&O Cruises now offers Barbados beach wedding packages
Grenada’s tourism profile rises with top awards

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The Caribbean continues to prove that small states can steer big stories. This episode highlights regional security, digital finance, climate funding, and air connectivity. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.

U.S. Southern Command leadership change
British Virgin Islands' competitive edge as an offshore financial centre
Climate and development finance for the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union via new MOU
Guyana’s outreach attracts Indian businesses to GuyExpo 2025
Montego Bay a key Caribbean air travel hub for Liat Air with new flights to Dominican Republic
Turks and Caicos named top beach and romantic destination

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Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.

Puerto Rico responds to U.S. federal shutdown by expanding programs for federal workers
Colombia’s president rejects a regional summit in Dominican Republic over exclusions
Guyana’s President addressed Guyana–Venezuela tensions along Guyana’s Cuyuni frontier
BVI, Grenada, and Trinidad and Tobago earn awards from the Pan American Health Organization
Hyatt Centric Hotel approved for Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach
Barbados named World Travel Awards Caribbean's top wedding destination

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Security, mobility, innovation, and identity are topics covered in this episode. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.

U.S. maritime strike on a small boat off Venezuela - based on intelligence
OECS unveiled billboards in Grenada as it launches Campaign on integration and free movement
OECS improved Saint Lucia Border Management with Self-Service Technology
Jamaica pilots new red snapper and shrimp aquaculture project
Rick Fox weighs a political run and green housing legacy
BVI-born residents seek constitutional reform on candidacy and belonging

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Today’s report features U.S.–Caribbean security talks, a U.S. war powers fight over maritime strikes, a looming IMO vote on net‑zero shipping, record climate displacement, Sargassum-to-bioproduct innovation, and SpaceX’s Bahamas risk debates. We connect the policy dots and point to where island resilience, accountability, and opportunity meet. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.

US SouthComm Admiral meets with Antigua and Grenada Prime Ministers on security cooperation
US Senate Republicans blocked attempt to limit President Trump's lethal military strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean
The US threatens visa restrictions and sanctions against governments, including those in the Caribbean vote for Net‑Zero shipping framework
The International Organization for Migration will urge prioritizing disaster and climate risk mitigation in global financial discussions at COP30
Punta Cana Foundation in the Dominican Republic inks deal with Origin by Ocean for bio-based products with Sargassum
Bahamas evaluates SpaceX Falcon 9 landings and risks

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Our report connects reef protection in Cayman, regional fisheries cooperation, maritime boundaries, trade plays, a sovereignty bid in BVI, and a Bahamian debate over SpaceX landings. We tie nature, markets, and governance to show how today’s choices shape tomorrow’s prosperity. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.

Reef fish decline in Cayman leads well-known photographer and conservationist calls for parrotfish protection
CRFM Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism–OECS MOU and UWI partnership on Blue Economy
Grenada’s push for trilateral maritime boundaries with Venezuela and St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Dominican Republic’s seeks deeper trade ties with China
Guyana’s call on business community to secure more UK markets
British Virgin Islands call on UN to support full self-government
Bahamas evaluates SpaceX Falcon 9 landings and risks

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Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.

USVI response to halted duty-free exemptions and new Zonos prepay requirements
Dominican Republic’s $5B investments and hotel growth outlook
San Juan’s $15M plan to acquire and rehab homes for long-term rentals
Guyana’s eServices platform for visas and permits launched
Dominica–Barbados sign MOU for joint tourism marketing and guest experience
Antigua and Barbuda’s launch blind-free zone for early screening and treatment

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Regional security intensifies, environmental cooperation advances, telecom policy debates heat up, and investment momentum surges in the region as highlighted in this episode. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.

US-Bahamas interdictions rise, multi‑agency enforcement seize$12.3 million in cocaine over the weekend
U.S.–Venezuela maritime tensions increase, Russia declares support for Venezuela , and regional stability concerns grow
Caribbean officials meet at Cartagena Convention COP18 to address priorities on marine litter, biodiversity and ocean governance
Turks and Caicos Islands telecoms operators and residents debate satellite licensing
Dominican Republic tourism investment pipeline, rooms added and jobs created
Guyana newly commissioned Demerara River Bridge provide 24/7 traffic and trade benefits

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Today’s traces how money, policy, and people are reshaping the Caribbean. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.

US Virgin Islands charter revenues face emerging challenges
Dominican Republic labor shortages put local coffee income at stake
Cannabis regulators look to OECS for alignment to scale trade
Cayman’s revenue reliance, regulatory burden, and talent pressures
Antigua anticipates over a million-guest cruise following port upgrade for the new season
St. Lucia’s new cruise season gains momentum and awards

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We track a week where Haiti’s security plan evolves, the Bahamas locks in climate risk financing, Guyana deepens industrial ties with Brazil, and tourism leaders in Barbados weigh AI’s promise against the power of human hospitality in this episode. Here are the stories making Caribbean headlines.

Dominican Republic push for global support for UN-backed gang suppression force in Haiti
Bahamas secures $160m Inter-Development Bank loan for catastrophe risk and data systems
Guyana attracts Brazilian investment in quarrying, concrete, and agriculture
Puerto Rico Act 60 under scrutiny for credibility
Tourism leaders gather in Barbados discuss balancing AI with authentic human touch
Dr Kevin Dixon a St. Kitts National now living in the US Virgin Islands release new children's book on perseverance

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A decisive UN shift on Haiti security, a brewing debate over Summit of the Americas’ inclusion, and new partnerships shaping governance, and Grenada’s rise in sustainable land leadership are highlighted in this episode. Here are the stories making Caribbean headlines.

UN Gang Suppression Force to replace Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti
Summit of the Americas in Punta Cana Excludes 3 Nations
World Government Summit– Association of Caribbean States forge new partnership
US Department of Justice prosecute Kenyan and Guyanese Nationals in stolen medical commodities from a USAID-funded program
Antigua host cancer symposium to align regional care and prevention
Grenada named headquarters for sustainable land management

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The Caribbean stepped into this week with a steady beat of progress across policy, education, infrastructure, and sport, as highlighted in this episode. Here are the stories making Caribbean headlines.

Puerto Rico accelerates permits with tech and training
University of the Virgin Islands student presents AI research at Amazon’s Machine Learning University Symposium
Guyana–South Africa air services agreement increases connectivity goals
Antigua’s solar desalination pilot project to help crop irrigation
Grenada wins big in bodybuilding pro cards and gold medals
Dominican Republic motorsport driver Jimmy Llibre wins at Road Atlanta Circuit

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Caribbean leaders address critical regional issues at the UN General Assembly, with Jamaica's PM Holness calling for climate finance action and Haiti support while Antigua's PM Brown warns against militarization. News from across the region highlights infrastructure development, diplomatic relations, and innovative economic initiatives aimed at inclusive growth. Here are the stories making Caribbean headlines.

Jamaica's PM Holness addresses UN on climate change impacts, Haiti security mission, and transnational crime networks
Antigua and Barbuda's PM Brown expresses concern over increased US military presence in the Caribbean
Guyana expanding port infrastructure to accommodate larger vessels and reduce consumer prices
Dominican Republic working to restore direct flights with Russia despite international sanctions
Grenada launches $500 minimum retail bond program to democratize investment opportunities
Des Moines school superintendent detained by ICE after fleeing into woods

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Caribbean leaders take center stage at the UN General Assembly to advocate for small island nations facing climate disasters and economic challenges, while regional initiatives strengthen governance and economic resilience. Here are stories making Caribbean headlines.

Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Brown Promoted the SIDS Debt Sustainability Support Services for restructuring debt and funding resilience projects at 80th UN General Assembly
Guyana's President Dr. Ali Address to 80th UN General Assembly updated on Venezuela border disputes and calls for respect of international law by impacted nations around the world
Five Eastern Caribbean states sign agreement to establish regulatory authority for citizenship investment programs
US Virgin Islands residents face new shipping challenges after Trump's Executive Order ends $800 duty-free exemptions
Royal Caribbean International opens its first Caribbean office in Nassau, strengthening its commitment to the Bahamas
Dominican Republic adds three new destinations to Airbnb's network, promoting rural and agricultural tourism

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Caribbean nations face multiple developments including tropical weather systems, international governance issues, and cultural innovations while moving forward with national infrastructure projects. Here are other stories making Caribbean headlines.

Tropical wave bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds to Caribbean islands with potential depression forming near Bahamas
ICC suspends USA Cricket with immediate effect due to governance violations
Barbados government enhancing protections for citizens in the US facing potential immigration challenges
Dominican Republic on track to reach zero hunger in two years according to UN Food and Agriculture Organization
Selecta Charts launches mobile app for Caribbean music on iOS and Google Play
Grenada breaks ground on National Aquatic Center with 25-meter competition pool meeting world standards for international events

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CARICOM takes center stage at the UN General Assembly with a robust agenda. Here are other stories making Caribbean headlines.

Venezuela's President Maduro's YouTube channel disappears amid rising tensions with the US
Barbados introduces Witness Anonymity Bill with innovative protections including speech modulation and physical barriers
Puerto Rico nonprofits receive $1.3 million to support homeless veterans through comprehensive services
Puerto Rico expects $11.8 million economic impact from upcoming basketball events and tournaments
Guyana launches "Brand Guyana Gondola" initiative to promote local products across Caribbean markets
British Virgin Islands successfully trademarks itself as the "World's Sailing Capital" for the next decade
Dominican Republic makes strategic push at France's Top Resa tourism expo to recapture European travelers

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Here are the stories making Caribbean headlines.

Amnesty International demands that the United States cease its military operations in the Caribbean Sea.
On October 1, four Caricom nations will start complete free movement.
Grenada has begun employing skilled laborers from Haiti and Cuba to finish building projects.
Puerto Rico and Amazon Web Services have partnered to offer free online training sessions on AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
By the second quarter of 2026, the government of Guyana, led by President Dr. Irfaan Ali, plans to digitize the majority of its services.
CARICOM countries are among those that have signed a historic United Nations accord to save our seas.

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The Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup delivers comprehensive coverage of major developments across the region, from Guyana's oil industry growth to constitutional reforms in the British Virgin Islands. We track economic investments, workforce development initiatives, and political milestones affecting Caribbean nations and their diaspora communities. Here are the stories making Caribbean headlines.

ExxonMobil Guyana reports $2.8 billion USD investment with local enterprises since 2015, with 70% of workforce now being Guyanese
Puerto Rico launches tuition-free Bill Strong Academy for construction trades with $10.9 million in funding
Dominican Republic joins World Bank circular migration program with Spain targeting healthcare, construction, and IT sectors
Global Ports Holding transforming Antigua's cruise industry with $100 million investment and opportunities for local entrepreneurs
British Virgin Islands House of Assembly begins discussions on 57 constitutional reform recommendations
Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness sworn in for historic fourth term, pledging to eliminate absolute poverty
Grenadian-born author Jillian Joseph to release Caribbean-inspired children's book "Tyree and the Not-So-Green Monkey"

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The Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup delivers critical updates on regional developments, including US drug transit country designations, Venezuela-Guyana tensions, and a major UN-EU disaster preparedness initiative for the Caribbean. These among the headlines on today’s Episode. Here are other stories making Caribbean headlines.

British Virgin Islands implementing significant immigration fee increases starting October 1st
Renowned chess grandmaster Nigel Short to visit Dominica later this month
Antiguan Model Samory Christopher carving out a name for himself in the global fashion industry

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The Caribbean region faces growing military tensions as the US deploys advanced F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico for drug trafficking operations while Venezuela mobilizes troops across hundreds of battlefronts in response. This among the headlines on today’s Episode. Here are other stories making Caribbean headlines.

BVI Finance strengthens Latin American partnerships at STEP-LATAM Conference in Mexico City
Antigua and Barbuda announces visa-free travel agreement between Africa and Caribbean nations
Caribbean Development Bank reports persistent youth unemployment despite labor shortages
World Bank Group appoints first Latin American woman as Vice President for the region
Jamaica breaks ground on new state-of-the-art music museum celebrating the nation's cultural heritage

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The Caribbean faces multiple challenges from Haiti's security crisis to economic pressures and energy transformations, with nations seeking solutions that balance immediate needs with long-term sustainability goals as highlighted in this episode. Here are the stories making Caribbean headlines.

UN Secretary General condemns killing of 40 people by armed gangs in Haiti, urging member states to strengthen multinational security efforts
CARICOM estimates that diversifying import sources away from US could save member states $1.3 billion annually
Dominican Republic celebrates foreign investment expected to exceed $4.86 billion by 2025
US Virgin Islands Governor advocates for energy initiatives centered on revitalizing the St. Croix Port Hamilton refinery
British Virgin Islands aims to generate 60% of electricity from renewable energy by 2030
St. Lucia developing $143 million Halls of Justice to house all major courts
St. Croix approved lease negotiations for RePlastic Recycle LLC to establish large-scale plastic recycling operations

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The Bahamas launches groundbreaking stem cell research center while Nevis tourism surges 44% above last year. These among the headlines highlighted. Here are other stories making Caribbean headlines.

Cayman Islands preparing for potential fee increases in October budget as government spending outpaces revenue growth
Dominican Republic economy under pressure from rising US dollar and crude oil prices affecting fuel imports
St. Lucia increasing police presence and security monitoring in Castries to ensure safety during upcoming cruise season
Jamaica's Falmouth Artisan Village drawing positive feedback from locals and visitors
Puerto Rico's San Juan Museum receives grant to improve preservation of artistic heritage and cultural

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The Caribbean region faces significant developments including US military expansion across multiple islands for counter-narcotics operations is among the headlines highlighted. Here are other stories making Caribbean headlines.

US military deploying forces in Puerto Rico, USVI, and Trinidad as part of counter-narcotics mission
Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce advocating nuclear energy and next-generation technologies
Dominican Republic investing in three meteorological radars worth 350 million pesos each
Miami-based Third Horizon relaunching Anansi TV platform for Caribbean and diaspora films
Nevis promoting itself as premium film destination with new global romance feature in production

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Caribbean nations face pivotal economic challenges and opportunities, with Grenada's fishing industry bracing for severe disruption as the United States plans to ban imports starting January 2026. This embargo, affecting over 90% of Grenada's seafood exports, threatens to cost the island millions at an already uncertain economic time. Here are other stories making Caribbean headlines.

St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terence Drew promotes stronger CARICOM-Africa relations at landmark summit in Ethiopia
Inter-American Development Bank launches Project Preparation Coordination Mechanism to address the $21.5 billion infrastructure need across Caribbean nations
Dominican Republic prepares to host 25th Central America and Caribbean Games in 2026, with comprehensive medical services for athletes
Puerto Rico allocates $6 million to boost its agribusiness sector through federal and local initiatives
St. Kitts and Nevis to host 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture

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Caribbean tensions rise as Venezuela deploys 25,000 troops along coastal states amid confrontations with US Navy ships in the southern Caribbean. Regional politics shift with Dr. Irfaan Ali sworn in for a second term as Guyana's president and Prime Minister Andrew Holness securing a third term in Jamaica's parliamentary elections. Here are other stories making Caribbean headlines.

Grenada's Prime Minister Mitchell calls for economic development for Africa and its diaspora at Fort Intra-African Trade Fair
Dominican Republic's mining sector drives economic recovery with 21% growth and $1.07 billion in exports
First drone taxi launches in Dominican Republic, offering electric aerial transportation connecting major tourist destinations
CaribNog30 technology conference to be held in Dominica focusing on "Engineering the Future of the Caribbean Internet"
China-backed agricultural program to teach Antigua and Barbuda farmers advanced irrigation practices

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The Caribbean region has been thrust into the spotlight this week with several significant developments that underscore the complex geopolitical landscape of the area. Most notably, US forces conducted a military strike on the coast of Venezuela, targeting what officials described as a drug boat associated with the Venezuelan cartel, Tren de Aragua. Here are other stories making Caribbean headlines.

New US visa policy requires most non-immigrant visa applicants to have in-person interviews
Citizens from specific Caribbean territories may qualify for interview waivers under certain conditions
Dominican Republic exporters concerned about 10% US duty affecting competitiveness
BVI and Cayman Islands postal services suspend mail containing goods to the US due to tariffs
CARICOM Election Observer Mission declares Guyana's elections peaceful and orderly
Barbados PM announces new Caribbean e-marketplace for Carifesta vendors with first-year costs covered by government
Puerto Rico reports employment growth with unemployment rate steady at 5.5%

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The Caribbean region continues to demonstrate resilience and forward-thinking leadership across multiple fronts, as highlighted in the latest Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup. From natural phenomena to political developments and energy innovations, the Caribbean's diverse nations are navigating complex challenges while embracing opportunities for growth and sustainability. Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.

Kick 'em Jenny submarine volcano five miles north of Grenada shows increased seismic activity, maintaining Yellow alert
Guyanese citizens head to Polls, September 1st, with President Ali urging participation and peaceful acceptance of election results
Dominican Republic signs 11-year hydrocarbon exploration contract with Global Min Consortium in strategic move toward energy diversification
Jamaica implements National Energy Policy 2030 with goals to generate 50% of electricity from renewable sources
Antigua and Barbuda introduces legislation to regulate artificial intelligence while promoting its beneficial applications
Victory Run-Walk event in St. Thomas attracts diverse participants across Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K races
St. Thomas League of British Virgin Islands showcases Caribbean heritage at Cultural Extravaganza

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The Caribbean region is experiencing significant geopolitical shifts and environmental challenges as highlighted in the latest episode of Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup. Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.

Venezuela accuses US of breaking regional nuclear ban after deployment of warships and nuclear submarine to Caribbean
Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister meets with Venezuela's Foreign Minister to discuss regional stability
Grenada Postal Corporation suspends all US-bound packages due to elimination of duty-free exemption
Amazon establishing Caribbean distribution hub in Dominican Republic
Scientists confirm 2024 was Caribbean's warmest year since 1950
Guyana opens first international airport hotel with Courtyard by Marriott, creating 100 job

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The Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup delivers critical updates spanning marine conservation, cybersecurity initiatives, and historic land preservation across island nations. This episode highlights regional progress in technology, sustainability, and international cooperation. Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.

Cayman Islands Department of Environment tracking Caribbean reef sharks with satellite tags
OECS countries launching unified cybersecurity awareness campaign targeting vulnerable populations
Dominican Republic preparing to host the International Anti-Corruption Conference with participants from 140 countries
Two Barbadian engineers become first Caribbean-certified industrial robotics specialists
Trinidad and Tobago offering expertise to help Grenada develop its oil and gas sector
US Virgin Islands Government purchases 2,469 acres to protect historically significant land

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The Caribbean region continues to demonstrate its dynamic cultural influence and economic resilience in multiple sectors. This week's news highlights the significant achievements and developments across various Caribbean nations, showcasing the region's growing impact on global stages. Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.

The Caribbean Music Awards returns to Brooklyn on August 28th
Guyana's oil output reaches 650 million barrels with projections to exceed 1.4 million barrels per day by decade's end
Guyana's national elections scheduled for September 1st with Commonwealth observers monitoring the process
Puerto Rico's governor canceling $168 million port scanning contract
Grenada behind on UN membership fees as the 80th General Assembly approaches
PGA Tour confirms Corales Punta Cana Championship returning in 2026
Turks and Caicos named world's favorite honeymoon destination

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This week's Caribbean News Roundup reveals significant diplomatic, security, and economic developments across the region, highlighting the complex interplay of international relations and regional cooperation that continues to shape the Caribbean's future. Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.

US Department of Defense delegation on four-day visit to Dominican Republic to strengthen bilateral security cooperation
Trinidad and Tobago government expresses strong support for Guyana's sovereignty amid US- Venezuela tensions
·St. Lucia passes CARICOM Arrest Warrant Treaty Bill
Puerto Rico to host Florida Caribbean Cruise Association Convention in October 2025,
Atlantis Paradise Island receives Virtuoso Sustainability Leadership Award
St. Kitts and Nevis Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology appointed second vice chair of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization

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The Caribbean region is experiencing an unprecedented wave of economic development and investment, as highlighted in the latest episode of the Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup. Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.

Puerto Rico secures $90 million in medical manufacturing investments, creating new jobs through Terumo and Millicent Manufacturing.
Guyana welcomes $10 billion Hyatt Place Hotel development in Providence, adding to the rapidly growing accommodation stock.
Turks and Caicos signs historic $1.2 billion agreement with Palace Resorts, the largest private investment in the islands' history.
Antigua and Barbuda approves $20 million for Jolly Beach Resort renovations with plans to make it a social security investment.
Japan contributes $10 million to the United Nations security support mission in Haiti.
Barbados opens its first technical and vocational education global training center funded by China.

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up Episode 4 for the Week of August 18.

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The Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup brings you critical developments from across the region. Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.

US military reportedly deployed on anti-drug mission in Southern Caribbean, prompting Venezuela to mobilize 4.5 million militiamen
Cayman Islands Coast Guard seized 1,500 pounds of marijuana arresting three Jamaicans and one local resident
Four Dominicans agreed to US extradition for involvement in "grandparent scam" targeting American seniors
Inter-American Development Bank loaned Bahamas $30 million to strengthen blue economy businesses
OECS held first meeting on implementing Custom Union and Free Circulation of Goods Regime
Caribbean Association of Pharmacists hosting 2025 Annual Conference in Dominica focusing on healthcare transformation

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up Episode 3 for the Week of August 18.

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The Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup covers significant regional developments including US military deployment, legislative changes in Barbados, disaster financing approval, and tourism innovations across Caribbean nations. Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.

Over 4,000 US Marines and sailors deployed to the Caribbean as part of anti-drug trafficking operations
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Motley announces removal of controversial wiretap provision from law following public protests
Guyana native Justice Arif Bulkan appointed to the Caribbean Court of Justice
World Bank approves $20 million disaster risk management financing for St Vincent and the Grenadines
Orlando Magic and Miami Heat to play NBA preseason game in Puerto Rico
Antigua and Barbuda opens first independent overseas tourism office in Toronto

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up Episode 2 for the Week of August 18.

The Caribbean region has been navigating multiple challenges and opportunities this week, with significant developments in weather, diplomacy, technology, and cultural celebrations shaping the landscape for island nations. Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.

Hurricane Erin, continues through the Caribbean, passing north of U.S Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Dominican Republic
Grenada responds to U.S. State Department visas restrictions for Grenada officials over alleged involvement in Cuba's medical mission program
Senior officials from China and nine Caribbean nations meet to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors
U.S. Virgin Islands lawmakers approve permit for submarine fiber optic cable to improve global communication channels
Barbados prepares to host CARIFESTA, the Caribbean's largest arts festival, featuring delegations from across the region
JetBlue expands winter service from Boston to Caribbean destinations and adds new routes from Florida.

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up Episode 1 for the Week of August 18.

The Caribbean region has become a focal point of international policy discussions. Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.

U.S. restricts visas for Grenadian officials supporting Cuban medical missions
U.S. seizes Venezuelan President Maduro's assets in the United States and the Dominican Republic
Caribbean agriculture ministers visit Argentina to explore trade opportunities and sustainable farming practices
Hampton by Hilton opens first select-service hotel in St. Thomas, located near cruise ship port
Cricket legends mentor young cricketers in special sessions

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up Episode 4 for the Week of August 11.

Weather alerts, financial news, and infrastructure updates provide a comprehensive view of current affairs impacting Caribbean nations and territories. Here’s a look at what’s making Caribbean headlines.

Tropical Storm Erin intensifying and expected to become a hurricane by Thursday/Friday
Authorities uncover Dominican Republic fraudulent call center targeting elderly Americans through the "grandparent scams"
Trinidad and Tobago signs major exploration agreement with ExxonMobil worth up to $21.7 billion
Puerto Rico receives $1.19 million and US Virgin Islands gets $1.06 million from US Federal Highway Administration's Ferry Boat Program
Barbados announces education structure reform to align with international standards
Kingston, Jamaica to host first Caribbean Youth Environment and Climate Change Conference in September 2025

Caribbean nations make significant strides in sustainable energy, alternative payment systems, healthcare partnerships, and digital education. The region demonstrates commitment to innovation and development through strategic investments and international collaborations.

Caribbean Development Bank secures $26.7 million from Green Climate Fund for renewable energy projects benefiting Barbados, Belize, and Jamaica
Four Caribbean Central Banks pilot alternative payment mechanism to reduce US dollar dependency for trade and remittances
Dominican Republic expands Santo Domingo Metro with new tunnel and trains, increasing capacity
Dominica and China sign five-year agreement extending Chinese medical personnel support
Turks and Caicos receives 500 Coursera licenses for digital skills training across various demographics
Jamaica's Prime Minister announces general election date

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Dive into the vibrant Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Caribbean News Roundup Episode 4 for the week of August 4th. From diplomatic alliances to groundbreaking inclusive agriculture, we're bringing you the stories that matter across the region.

Dominican Republic strengthens ties with Mexico, discussing support for Haiti and preparations for the Summit of the Americas
Panama's largest business delegation in a decade to visit Dominican Republic, focusing on sectors including food, construction, and logistics
Barbados secures $92.7 million in credit agreements with Saudi Fund for Development for healthcare and urban renewal projects
St. Lucia commissions groundbreaking aquaponics facility operated by persons with disabilities
Caribbean American Cultural Arts Foundation names Cheryl Lee Ralph as first recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award

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From governmental shifts to economic milestones, the Caribbean landscape continues to evolve in dynamic ways that affect millions across the region as highlighted in the headlines of our latest Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup.

Puerto Rico's Financial Oversight and Management Board undergoes major change as President Trump dismisses five Democratic members
US Virgin Islands receives $3.6 million grant to establish the VI LEAP Fund, the territory's first accredited Community Development Financial Institution
Guyana's economy grew 43.6% last year with Vice President Jagdeo discussing controlled foreign labor importation to support growth
St. Kitts and Nevis passes Industrial Design Bill 2025, ending 95 years of colonial-era regulations and creating local protections for designers
Jamaica celebrates its 63rd Independence Anniversary with CARICOM Secretary General highlighting the nation's regional leadership
Antigua renames Potter's Road to "Burning Flames Highway" honoring the famed Soka group's 40th anniversary

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The Caribbean stands at a crossroads where global policies, regional initiatives, and local challenges converge to shape its future as highlighted in the headlines of our latest Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup.

US State Department announces pilot program requiring visa applicants from high-overstay countries to post bonds up to $15,000
Turks and Caicos implements six-month freeze on Haitian work permits and visas due to rising unrest
CARIFORUM overseeing EU-funded programs to improve criminal justice systems and security capabilities
OECS Commission and Sunrise Airways sign MOU to enhance regional air connectivity and integration
Jamaica to celebrate National Day at Expo 2025 in Japan with four days of cultural events themed "peace, love and solidarity"
$40 million financing deal in Dominican Republic targets women entrepreneurs, youth startups, and green initiatives

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The Caribbean region continues to face significant challenges while working toward innovative solutions, as highlighted in the headlines of our latest Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup.

Kidnapping of nine people, including an Irish missionary and a 3-year-old, from St. Helene Orphanage near Port-au-Prince
President Ifram Ali launches investment plan for Region 1 in Guyana, including 30% electricity reduction
CARICOM and UN World Food Program report 3.2 million Caribbean residents face food insecurity
St. Kitts and Nevis introduces National Lotteries Authority Bill to recover up to $70 million EC in revenue
Dominican Republic developing Sabana Bullring as a cultural and tourist destination
Grenada welcomes Nigerian medical specialists to improve healthcare system

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This week was a landmark week for Caribbean development as the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2025 yields extraordinary results with Afrexim Bank. Major Infrastructure, Health, Trade, Investment, and Regional Cooperation is underway in the region as highlighted in this episode of Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup.

Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada Chambers signed a cooperation agreement for economic and social development
Tanzania expressed interest in improving diplomatic relations with Grenada
The Bahamas National Health Insurance Bill 2025 to bring universal healthcare to all its citizens
CARPHA launched its Strategic Plan 2025-2030 to improve regional health systems and promote innovation
Dominican Republic Consulate in Miami launched a 24/7 chatbot for consular services
First annual Caribbean Vibes Party and boat contest coming to Chicago this summer

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The Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2025 kicks off in Grenada with record attendance of 1,700 registrants and $290 million in deals signed on day one and other regional investments are underway in the region as highlighted in this episode of Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup.

Afrexim Bank signs agreements worth over $290 million including infrastructure projects in Bahamas and a Hilton hotel in Barbados
Guyana partners with Dominican Republic on large-scale cocoa and coffee production expected to create 3,000 jobs
Caribbean passports improve in global rankings with Barbados leading at #20
Dominican Republic sets new Guinness World Record with 1,226-pound mofongo

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Breaking new ground across the Caribbean, nations are implementing transformative technologies and infrastructure developments that reflect a bold vision for the region's future as highlighted in this episode of Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup.

Barbados launching real-time bus tracking and smart card payment with a cashless fare system
Dominica developing a digital fabrication laboratory at State College to teach 3D modeling, printing, coding, and electronics
Antigua's world-class cruise terminal approaching completion
Nassau Cruise Port receives nomination for Caribbean's Leading Cruise Port 2025
Guyana's President hands over new official residence for CARICOM Secretary General
Russian Airlines seeking to resume charter flights to Dominican Republic

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The heartbeat of regional development pulses strongly across the Caribbean as nations forge innovative partnerships and solutions to shared challenges. From Grenada to Guyana, Puerto Rico to the Dominican Republic, transformative initiatives are reshaping the economic and environmental landscape of the region as highlighted in this episode of Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup.

Grenada hosts the Afreximbank Afro-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum aimed at growing bilateral trade
Guyana concludes the first Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit with the Georgetown Declaration
CARICOM officials create new ocean policy for managing marine resources in the region
Puerto Rico receives $2.4 million in FEMA grants for coastal protection
US Entertainment Attorneys from Dominican to present at the US National Bar Association Centennial Convention
Dominican Republic evaluates new cruise terminal for Santo Domingo to serve as a regional hub

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Caribbean nations navigate a complex balance of international relations, environmental leadership, economic development, and cultural recognition as highlighted in this episode of Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup.

US plans to exit UNESCO
Actor Idris Elba expresses inspiration from Guyana's environmental stewardship and plans to visit
USEPA proposal could change US climate strategy, potentially impacting the St. Croix refinery in USVI
Jamaica's Prime Minister inaugurates $1 billion Harmony Cove development project expected to create thousands of jobs
St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terence Drew nominated for prestigious 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
Antigua and Barbuda nominated for Caribbean's Best Emerging Culinary Destination 2025 by World Culinary Awards

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A wave of infrastructure development is sweeping across the Caribbean as nations invest strategically to strengthen their economies and build resilience against future challenges as highlighted in the headlines of our latest Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup.

Puerto Rico received $27.8 million in US federal funding for airport improvements in Aguadilla, Ponce, Ceiba, and Vieques
Turks and Caicos begins South Dock redevelopment modernizing its primary port that handles 90% of imports
Guyana's President Ali announced plans to develop ports and to position the country as a regional shipping hub
Dominican Republic opened the largest photovoltaic complex in Central America and the Caribbean
St. Lucia will host the 2025 OECS Invitational Boxing Championship from August 1-3

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The Caribbean region continues to navigate a complex mix of political challenges, environmental leadership, cultural preservation, and policy reforms as highlighted in the latest Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup.

US moves to deport Haitian nationals with permanent residency status for allegedly contributing to the country's instability,
Newly appointed US Ambassador Henry Wooster returns to Port-au-Prince pledging foreign assistance
Major immigration reforms in the Cayman Islands will require foreign spouses longer before becoming Caymanian
Guyana's President Irfaan Ali leads the Global Biodiversity Alliance launch, showcasing his country's preservation of 85% of its forests
The Bahamas advances legislation to establish a National Junkanoo Authority
Nevis will host the Miss Caribbean Culture Queen pageant on August 4th with contestants from several Caribbean nations

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Caribbean nations are making headlines with significant legal, technological, and policy developments across the region. From Barbados to Puerto Rico, countries are advancing their economies through innovative approaches while addressing social issues through legislative reforms as highlighted in the latest Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup.

Barbadian businessman Charles Lewis has filed a $50 million lawsuit against Meta for disrupting his global digital business operations
Puerto Rico investing $10 million in drone infrastructure for agriculture and public safety
St Kitts and Nevis advances geothermal power project with multinational corporations bidding for exploration drilling
Dominican Republic's Crisol oil brand secures placement in over 800 Walmart stores
Grenada changing age requirements for marriage
St Kitts and Nevis sharing successful crime reduction strategies with Anguilla

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The Caribbean is witnessing a remarkable surge in technological advancement and economic development, as highlighted in the latest Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup

Suncash, a Bahamas-based financial technology company, expanding to Jamaica, Trinidad and Barbados.
Caribbean Investment Forum 2025 in Jamaica to focus on sustainable agriculture, green economy, digital transformation, and logistics
Antigua farmers using agricultural drones for climate-resilient agriculture
US Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort providing free healthcare to 1,200 Dominican Republic residents

These headlines are among the headlines on this episode.

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US policy changes, environmental challenges and tourism developments continue to influence the region's strategic planning as highlighted in our latest news roundup.

US proposes 10% tariff on Caribbean imports despite WTO concerns about impact on developing economies
Grenada politician Peter David urges self-reliance and suggests diaspora investment fund as US cuts aid programs
Dominican Republic launches major operation to manage sargassum seaweed affecting eastern beaches
Cayman Islands approves law banning non-Caymanians from taking marine life to protect local fishing resources
Direct flights between Antigua and Colombia scheduled to begin September 2025
Indian charity delivers materials for 800 artificial limbs to Trinidad and Tobago following PM Modi's visit

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From political decisions to economic innovations and tourism expansions, the diverse island nations are charting their unique paths forward while navigating regional complexities and international relationships as highlighted in our latest news roundup.

OECS GEOBuild program improves regional geothermal energy development capacity
British Virgin Islands Premier Dr. Natalio Dixon Wheatley declines CARICOM call for free movement policy
US Senator Michael Bennett sponsors bill to strengthen US-Guyana security cooperation against potential Venezuelan threats
Dominican Republic fully supports extending the UN security mission in Haiti
Dominican Republic recovers $6.5 billion allegedly lost to corruption under previous administrations
Barbados introduces 35 electric-powered buses and new electric vehicle "Zippy Taxi" service for sustainable transportation solutions
Southwest Airlines announces new service to St. Thomas, USVI beginning in 2,026

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The Caribbean landscape is evolving rapidly, with remarkable advancements in renewable energy, financial governance, and public safety making headlines across the region. Our latest news roundup captures these transformative developments that are shaping the future of island nations.

OECS GEOBuild program improves regional geothermal energy development capacity
Grenada secured $35.41 million from the World Bank for renewable energy infrastructure and climate resilience
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank creating Office of Financial Conduct and Inclusion to regulate bank fees and protect consumers
CARICOM Private Sector Organization urges member states to implement full free movement of nationals by December 31st
Dominican Republic ranks as the second most peaceful nation in Central America and the Caribbean
St. Kitts and Nevis reports a 75% drop in homicides through holistic public health approaches to crime

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Caribbean nations continue to make significant strides in various sectors, from financial regulations to healthcare, sports, and cybersecurity, as highlighted in the latest episode of the Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup.

European Parliament formally removes Jamaica, Barbados from EU high-risk
Bermuda and Grenada preparing to sign healthcare cooperation MOU for resource sharing
Dominican Republic maintains measles-free status with 90%+ vaccination rates
Cricket West Indies plans to establish regional governing body for Americas
Antigua and Barbuda launching National Computer Emergency Response Team in September
Legendary calypsonian Mighty Sparrow celebrates 90th birthday

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The Dominican Republic, CARICOM nations, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda have all demonstrated remarkable progress in various sectors, setting new benchmarks for regional cooperation and economic growth as highlighted in this episode of Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup.

Dominican Republic's President Luis Abinader donates entire annual salary to 18 social and community organizations
Jamaica signs MOU with CARICOM and African Export-Import Bank
Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St. Vincent to implement Free Movement of Nationals starting October 1, 2025
Guyana's gold production increases ahead of 2024 figures
Antigua and Barbuda to host 15th annual Hamptons Challenge Regatta in New York in August

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The Caribbean region continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and growth across various sectors, as highlighted in the latest episode of Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup. From motorsports to economic development, health concerns to judicial appointments, the Caribbean landscape is evolving rapidly with significant implications for its people and global partners.

Caribbean Drag Racing Championship expands from 4 countries to 8 nations
Caribbean Development Bank secures increased funding for the 11 Cycle Special Development Fund
Pan American Health Organization reports measles cases across the Americas, 29 times higher than in 2024
Jamaica's Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness begins term as CARICOM chairman, urging strategic collaboration for regional security
Jamaican Justice Winston Anderson sworn in as fourth President of the Caribbean Court of Justice
July 7th marks four years since the assassination of former Haitian President Jovenel Moïse

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Dive into today's Episode covering Caribbean headlines on major policy changes, investment strategies, leadership milestones, and environmental challenges affecting the region's economic landscape and future development.

Historic tax legislation guarantees $13.25 per proof gallon to Puerto Rico and USVI, providing over $1 billion in next decade
Barbados Mount Gay Rum featured in groundbreaking global documentary showcasing the world's oldest rum distillery
Antigua's innovative plan transfers Jolly Beach Resort to Social Security Board with projected 400 million EC revenue through CBI program
New Eastern Caribbean CBI regulatory authority introduces 30-day residency requirement and integration programs for citizenship applicants
Dr. Jennifer Simons elected as Suriname's first female president as nation prepares for major offshore oil production in 2025
Dominican Republic urges UNESCO to recognize Caribbean's expanding sargassum invasion as an environmental and economic emergency

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Significant developments across the region, with major court rulings, policy shifts, and economic investments are making headlines throughout the Caribbean and its diaspora. as highlighted in the latest Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup.

US Judge Brian Kogan ruled DHS Secretary cannot partially remove the 18-month TPS extension for Haitians
Trump administration implements stricter Cuba policies to include a travel ban
The Bolivarian Alliance sharply criticized US policy toward Cuba
CFAL forms $10M private equity fund for renewable energy projects in the Bahamas
La Concha Resort becomes Puerto Rico's first Marriott Autograph Collection hotel following $80.2M renovation
Guyana's Global Super League T20 cricket tournament combines sports with ecotourism promotion
US Virgin Islands celebrating Emancipation Day marking the end of slavery in the Danish West Indies on July 3, 1848

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The Caribbean landscape is rapidly changing through new international partnerships, economic investments, and concerning health trends while traditional aid structures undergo significant reformation as highlighted in the latest Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces dismantling of USAID, bringing all aid programs under the US State Department
St. Lucia and Nigeria forge comprehensive bilateral partnership
CARICOM Secretary General Dr. Carla Barnett calls for stronger Africa-Caribbean integration ahead of September 2025 summit
Grand Bahama Shipyard announces $600 million expansion with investments by major cruise lines
Pan-American Health Organization reports 43% increase in non-communicable disease deaths
Trinidad and Tobago prepares to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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The Caribbean finds itself at a critical juncture this week, with recent developments highlighting both challenges and progress across the region. Our latest news roundup reveals a complex tapestry of issues affecting Caribbean nations, from severe humanitarian crises to innovative regional cooperation and cultural celebrations, as highlighted in the latest Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup.

Haiti faces escalating violence with 1.3 million internally displaced persons and severe humanitarian shortages
St. Kitts and Nevis announces formation of an OECS regional regulatory body for Citizenship by Investment programs
Eastern Caribbean Music Collective distributes over $1 million in performance royalties to members and international composers
World's largest floating book fair "Logos Hope" returns to Dominica
Dominican Republic and Jamaica unveil "One Heartbeat, Two Nations, One Caribbean" mural in Kingston

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The Caribbean is witnessing a wave of economic innovation and regional collaboration that promises to reshape its future, as highlighted in the latest Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup.

Caribbean Payment and Settlement System card unveiled, enabling trade payments unveiled at Afreximbank 32nd Annual Meeting in Abuja, Nigeria.
Dominican leads Caribbean egg exports along with the lowest average prices in Latin America
Trinidad and Tobago continuing collaboration with Grenada on oil and gas exploration
Guyana positioning itself as "a dynamic new frontier for global tourism"
Proposed Taino demonstration village near Megan's Bay in St. Thomas would showcase indigenous heritage

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Caribbean nations are making significant policy and economic shifts as they navigate global pressures and domestic needs, as highlighted in the latest Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup.

Caribbean nations are making significant policy and economic shifts as they navigate global pressures and domestic needs, as highlighted in the latest Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup.

St. Kitts and Nevis adding mandatory residency requirement to Citizenship by Investment program
Barbados issuing $ a $500M International Bond
CARICOM-Afrexim Bank in the works to develop regional financing and strengthen economic ties with Africa
Jamaica launching $1B Solidarity Program to benefit 50,000 vulnerable citizens
Dominican Republic's Santiago de Caballeros attempting a Guinness World Record with the largest mofongo

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This episode of Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast Caribbean News Roundup covers significant developments affecting travel, energy, archaeology, and sports infrastructure across the region, highlighting how these changes impact both local economies and international relations.

US visa applicants must provide social media handles used during the previous five years
Russia and Cuba developing a cooperative logistics hub at Cuba's deepest water port
Trinidad's state-owned Phoenix Park Gas Processors proposing a natural gas facility in Guyana
Marine archaeologists planning expedition to find sunken pirate ships in the Bahamas
Grenada completes China-aided reconstruction of National Cricket Stadium ahead of July 2025 Match

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The Caribbean faces significant challenges and opportunities as EU visa policies target citizenship by investment programs, while regional organizations embrace technological solutions and economic diversification strategies to strengthen connections across the islands and beyond.

OECS Commission launches AI-powered assistant with InovaChat Solutions
Dominican Republic partners with Spain and Hispasat on satellite-based project to improve digital access
Bahamas Trade Commission pursuing economic relationships with Brazil, Panama, Dominican Republic, African nations, Europe, and UK to diversify trade opportunities
British Virgin Islands announces inaugural 284 Excellence Film Festival for October 2025, focusing on adapting Caribbean literature into film
DirecTV Puerto Rico completed $13,500 in renovations to Ronald McDonald House in Puerto Rico

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The Caribbean region is undergoing significant developments across politics, energy, finance, and infrastructure, with new partnerships emerging to promote sustainable growth while addressing climate challenges.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines PM Ralph Gonzalez assumes OECS presidency, questioning the bloc's relationship with CARICOM
OECS Commission launches geothermal energy study tour to Guadalupe to help member states develop renewable energy resources
Antigua and Barbuda among 16 Caribbean nations receiving Commonwealth IMF debt transparency assistance
Grenada signs three-year partnership with OPEC Fund, enabling access to $90 million for development projects
US Virgin Islands receives over $2 million from the US Department of the Interior for infrastructure improvements
Barbados PM Mia Motley calls for a global alliance to reduce methane emissions by 2040
Frontier Airlines launches new Puerto Plata-San Juan route, boosting tourism between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic

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The Netherlands releases €200 million from its established enslavement fund to former colonies while Caribbean nations forge paths in biotechnology, sports development, and international travel.

The Dutch government allocates €200 million in reparations to former Caribbean colonies
Antigua and Barbuda launches initiatives to develop stem cell production to grow its wellness tourism sector
Barbados invests nearly $30 million in new sports facilities benefiting nine national sports bodies
St. Kitts and Nevis wins the prestigious Best New Passport Award for 2025
The Dominican Republic celebrates Arajet’s expansion of new flights to major US Cities

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Caribbean nations are implementing strategic initiatives to strengthen resilience across multiple sectors. From pandemic preparedness and healthcare worker policies to education reforms and economic diversification, the region demonstrates commitment to sustainable development.

Eastern Caribbean launches groundbreaking pandemic response initiative covering six nations
Bahamas pauses controversial Cuban healthcare worker recruitment program
Guyana's president proposes expanding sugar corporation into a diversified rural economic hub
Dominican Republic's Puerto Plata expects nearly 1 million visitors in 2025

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Here are the latest developments shaping the region, from Puerto Rico's fight to save Job Corps centers to the closure of the UNHCR office in Trinidad and Tobago, regional leaders tackle challenges through innovative solutions while strengthening international relations and preserving cultural heritage.

New York Democrat Nydia Velazquez advocates against closing Puerto Rico's Job Corps centers, which would impact 700 students and cut 240 jobs
Antigua's UWI Five Islands Campus to host second annual AI conference focused on Caribbean sustainability with experts from Harvard, Berkeley, MIT
Dominican Republic implements staggered work hours for public institutions to reduce traffic congestion in Santo Domingo
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu scheduled to make historic visit to St. Lucia

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The Caribbean faces significant shifts as the US considers visa restrictions for four Eastern Caribbean nations with citizenship-by-investment programs, while other islands tackle financial regulation challenges and pursue new economic opportunities. Tourism officials express concern about potential travel disruptions if the US implements its proposed restrictions against Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Lucia.

US State Department Puts 4 Caribbean Nations On Watch List Over Citizenship-By-Investment Programs
British Virgin Islands Placed On FATF "Gray List" Due To Financial Services Industry Deficiencies
Barbados Opens Its First Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary Within A Regulated Framework
Dominican Republic Coffee Exports Surge 106.6% To $41.1 Million In 2024

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Caribbean nations pursue critical initiatives to enhance regional food security, sustainable finance, and international partnerships while strengthening infrastructure and cybersecurity capabilities. Progress spans from Barbados' regional food port construction to Antigua and Barbuda's upcoming role as host for major international gatherings.

Barbados partnering with Guyana to construct a regional food port for transshipping and processing produce, to reduce CARICOM's food import bill
Jamaica Stock Exchange and UNDP sign MOU to mobilize private financing for sustainable development
Dominican Republic strengthens ties with Commonwealth countries to diversify exports, attract investments and boost tourism
University of the Virgin Islands receives $250,000 campus improvement grant from Home Depot's "Retool Your School" program

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The Caribbean faces transportation challenges as Silver Airways permanently closes operations, impacting critical routes to the Caribbean and Florida while Barbados urges regional businesses to increase intra-Caribbean commerce due to logistical vulnerabilities in the global supply chain.

Silver Airways ceases operations, affecting Caribbean destinations
Barbados Senator Lisa Cummings calls for increased regional trade
Inaugural Caribbean Film Festival launches in Trinidad and Tobago featuring over 60 films from the region
Jamaica's disaster management official urges businesses to create continuity plans

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The Caribbean region continues to demonstrate resilience and leadership on multiple fronts, as highlighted on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup.

Dominican Republic elected vice president for Latin America and Caribbean at UN Ocean Conference
University of the Virgin Islands takes over management of Island Fresh Aquaponics facility to improve food security
Lyft launches in Puerto Rico

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Caribbean nations adapt to changing global landscapes through strategic partnerships and innovative approaches, addressing challenges from restricted U.S. education access to mounting cybersecurity threats and regional security concerns.

British Virgin Islands establishes UK education alternatives as U.S. restricts student visas
Antigua and Barbuda hosts regional cybersecurity forum to combat rising digital threats
U.S. Coast Guard seizes $138 million in illicit drugs during multinational operations in Caribbean waters
Panama offers to train Haitian police in border and urban security

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Caribbean nations face critical developments including US immigration bans, oil revenue projections, legal victories, independence movements, sustainable policy challenges, and international recognition for local products. The pulse of the region this week reveals significant economic, political, and environmental trends that will shape the future of Caribbean communities.

Here are some headlines from today’s report.

US President Trump bans immigrants from Haiti and 11 other nations citing national security concerns
ExxonMobil Guyana reports $1.255 trillion in profit before tax in 2024, with projections for Guyana to gain $10 billion annually by decade's end
Antigua's Cabinet decides to purchase cargo aircraft to establish the country as a regional logistics hub
Dominica's Belfast Rum Punch awarded bronze medal at the 2025 International Wine and Spirits Competition

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Caribbean nations are boldly stepping into a sustainable future, with groundbreaking developments across renewable energy, healthcare, and environmental conservation taking center stage in today's regional news.

OECS Advancing Geothermal Energy Across the Region
Apple purchases 100,000 Guyana carbon credits for $15 each as part of its environmental sustainability efforts
St. Lucia makes history with first advanced brain tumor surgery using neuro-navigation technology
Dominica nominated for 2025 Condé Nast Travelers Readers' Choice Award

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Caribbean nations are making significant economic, trade, and security advancements with the Bahamas gaining OECD approval, the Dominican Republic setting agricultural export records, and regional security cooperation strengthening through high-level diplomatic visits. These developments demonstrate the region's growing global influence and commitment to international standards while addressing domestic challenges through innovative policy approaches.

The Bahamas achieves OECD approval for economic substance monitoring, joining nine other no-tax jurisdictions meeting international standards
Dominican Republic closes record-breaking agribusiness deals with buyers from 33 countries.
China extends visa-free access to Latin American countries to boost trade relations
Grenada hosts high-level policy dialogue on regional disability inclusion

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Catch up on the latest Caribbean news with Pulse of the Caribbean News Round Up Episode 1 for the Week of June 2. Here’s what's making Caribbean headlines

US Upgrades Travel Advisory for Jamaica
British Virgin Islands Gets Credit Rating Boost
Guyana Launches First Internet Exchange
Dominican Republic Hosts Americas Summit
Grenada to Host 2026 CARIFTA Games

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The Caribbean region demonstrates economic resilience with the Bahamas achieving its first budget surplus since independence, Barbados strengthening currency stability, and Turks and Caicos Islands projecting record revenue. Global developments include Rihanna expanding her Fenty Beauty line across the Caribbean and the Dominican Republic making history with its first table grape export to the United States.

Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis announces a projected $75 million budget surplus for 2025-2026, the first balanced budget since independence
Barbados Central Bank reports strong international reserves and currency stability through foreign exchange repatriations
Rihanna Expanding her Fenty Beauty, Skin, and Fragrance Brand Presence in the Caribbean
Dominican Republic making history with its first table grape export to the United States

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The US halts student visa appointments for expanded social media vetting, potentially affecting over 1 million international students, while Carib Brewery debuts in India's massive beer market as part of its 75th anniversary global expansion strategy.

US embassies worldwide ordered to stop scheduling new student visa appointments due to expanded social media screening requirements
Barbados conducting comprehensive financial evaluation with IMF to strengthen regulatory oversight
Trinidad's Carib Brewery launches Premium Strong Beer in India, marking major international expansion on its 75th anniversary
Jamaica's Ministry of Agriculture creating $1 billion pension fund for farmers

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The Caribbean is buzzing with developments from SpaceX's rocket tests over Bahamian airspace to Jamaica's impressive conservation progress preserving 25% of its landmass. Regional cooperation shines with Barbados's new humanitarian logistics hub while Russia and Puerto Rico separately strengthen trade ties with the Dominican Republic.

• SpaceX planning another Starship test flight over Bahamas with FAA approval despite previous explosion

• Caribbean Regional Logistics Hub inaugurated in Barbados to improve disaster response time

• Jamaica has increased preserved landmass from 8% to 25% since 2016, working toward global 30-30 biodiversity goals

• Russia's new ambassador to Dominican Republic seeking balanced bilateral trade across multiple sectors

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We explore the diverse economic and tourism developments across the Caribbean, from the British Virgin Islands' expansion into cryptocurrency to Dominica's enhanced disaster response capabilities. Caribbean destinations continue to dominate the global cruise industry while preparing for major tourism events and adapting to changing economic conditions.

• British Virgin Islands positions itself as a leader in cryptocurrency and fintech at Canada Crypto Week 2025
• Dominica opens two new emergency facilities funded by US Southern Command totaling $2.7 million
• Puerto Rico reports second straight month of declining economic activity, raising recession concerns
• Caribbean remains world's largest cruise passenger region with 14.98 million travelers in 2024
• Bahamas leads Caribbean cruise destinations with 8.5 million visitors last year
• Caribbean Week in New York set for June 1-6, 2025 with theme "Caribbean Resilience: Crafting Tomorrow's Tourism"
• Fifth Punta Cuna Grand Prix cycling event in Dominican Republic scheduled for June 6-7

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From billion-dollar investments to infrastructure projects, islands across the region are positioning themselves for sustainable growth while enhancing their global competitiveness.

African Export-Import Bank opens $1 billion US oil services lending line in Guyana to boost local oil and gas enterprises
Dominica announces world's longest detachable cable car to begin operations in December 2025
Dominican Republic forms advisory commission to review and recommend improvements to immigration laws

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The Caribbean region is experiencing significant developments across multiple fronts, from diplomatic tensions to major infrastructure investments and innovations in energy and agriculture.

U.S. offers support to Guyana Defense Force against international gangs amid rising tensions with Venezuela over the disputed Essequibo region
Jamaica secures significant energy deal with Trinidad and Tobago worth $90 million for high and low sulfur fuel oil
US Virgin Islands sells $150 million in GARVEE bonds to fund transportation projects and refinance existing debt
Dominican Republic's BioVega facility distributes over 1.5 million in vitro plants across 16 crop varieties to hundreds of farmers

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Caribbean nations are navigating diplomatic challenges and building strategic partnerships to enhance their position on the global stage. The region is seeing increased cooperation in security, aviation, trade, and education while addressing sovereignty issues.

India calls on Venezuela to honor its commitment to regional peace and avoid conflict in Guyana's Essequibo region
Turks and Caicos receives security reinforcement with officers from Barbados as part of a regional security assistance package
Jamaica appoints its first honorary consul to the British Virgin Islands, opening new opportunities for bilateral cooperation
Antigua and Barbuda secures air service agreement with Rwanda as part of strategy to become transatlantic aviation hub connecting the Caribbean with Africa

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UN International Organization for Migration Helping Undocumented Caribbean Migrants Return Home Voluntarily
Eastern Caribbean Currency Union Establishing Regional Regulation of Citizenship by Investment Programs
Dominican Republic Launches Commonwealth Countries Trade workshops focusing on UK, Canada, Jamaica, India, Guyana and Australia
African Export-Import Bank Partners with Bahamas to Establish First Afro-Caribbean Marketplace While Developing CARICOM Trade Center in Barbados

These and other stories are on the Pulse of the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 4, Week of May 12. Listen and subscribe to the Pulse of the Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.

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China To Work with Latin American and Caribbean Nations on Global Development Initiative
Jamaica Invests US$22 Million to Promote Thriving Entrepreneurship
Guyana Investing in Technology to Support Regional Crime-Fighting
Kenya Leading UN-Backed International Security Mission to Help Haiti

These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 2, Week of May 12.

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Cuba Prepared to Strengthen Mutually Beneficial Cooperation with China
Wave of Haitian Deportations Concerning Dominican Republic Association of Industries
Demand for Guyana's Crude Increases in the European Union
U.S. Warns Caribbean Nationals Against Birth Tourism

These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 1, Week of May 12.

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Catch up on the latest Caribbean news. Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines.

Bahamas Renegotiating Labor Agreements with Cuba
Dominican Republic and the United Arab Emirates Sign Strategic Cybersecurity Agreement
Barbados Rank First on New UN Multilateralism Index
Caribbean Countries Tackling Record Sargassum Bloom, As Grenda Leads in Developing A Product Value Chain

These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 4, Week of May 5.

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Undersea Cable Project for electricity from the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico Nears Approval
University of the Virgin Islands and its Research and Technology Park Broke Ground For Solar Farm
Nevis Set For Digital Advancement with Third Telecommunications Provider
British Virgin Islands Voted the Hottest Destination of 2025

These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 3, Week of May 5.

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Catch up on the latest Caribbean news. Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:

Haitian Government Imposes National State of Emergency
29th World Law Congress Meeting In Santo Domingo
Possibilities of a Natural Gas Contract Between Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago Is Exciting News For the Region
Trump To Impose 100% Tariff on Non-US films

These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 2, Week of May 5.

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Catch up on the latest Caribbean news. Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:

BVI Administration Seeks to Protect Its Authority in Negotiations with UK.
Dominican Republic Has Doubled Fruit Exports
Guyanese Businesses Link With Investment-Ready Japanese Corporations
Saint Kitts Reports An Increase In Cruise Arrivals

These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 1, Week of May 5.

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Catch up on the latest Caribbean news. Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:

Nevis Premier Urges CARICOM and OECS to Consider Direct Linkages with Latin American and Other Non-Traditional Partners
Central Bank of Barbados Lowered Full-Year Growth Predictions
OECS Director General Says Antigua and Barbuda Could Benefit From a Radar System
Former PAHO Director Dr. Carissa Etienne Honored Posthumously

These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 4, Week of April 28.

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Dominican Republic Emerging as A Major Producer of Rare Earth Elements
Russian Foreign Minister On Visit To Dominican Republic
Trinidad and Tobago Signs First-of-Its-Kind Trade Agreement with Chile
Trunk Bay, St. John, USVI, Added to Hall of Fame Among Best of the Best

These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 3, Week of April 28.

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Caricom Implements Agency for Crime and Security
Grenada’s Prime Minister Visits Venezuela
American Company World Emblem Expands to Dominican Republic
Caribbean Being Celebrated at This Year's Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 2, Week of April 28.

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Haitian Government Starts Repatriation Program in Dominican Republic
Trump Proposed Cuts in 2026, A Major Blow to Headstart In US Virgin Islands
Guyana and Brazilian Governments Start Cross-Border Immunization
Sea Moss Becoming A Commercial Crop.

These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 1, Week of April 28.

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Amnesty International Urges Dominican Republic to Stop Mass Haitian Deportations
British Virgin Islands Reduces Residency Requirement Period
Jamaica Regional Leader in Radiation Safety and Security
Caribbean-American Entrepreneur Helping Tech Startups

These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 4, Week of April 21.

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US tariffs threaten Trinidad and Tobago’s energy exports to the United States
OECS Citizenship by Investment Program Leaders Meeting in Antigua
Fair Taxation of Digital Assets in Puerto Rico Act To Impact Cryptocurrency Investors
New Hotel Developments and Openings in the Region

These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 3, Week of April 21.

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Antigua and Barbuda Social Program In Jeopardy with New US Tariffs
British Virgin Islands Eyes Dominica Republic over Miami as Source for Goods
CARICOM, African Union, and Diaspora Speak As One- for Global Reparation
Pope Francis Remembered as a Champion for Small Island States

These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 2, Week of April 21.

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Tropical Shipping Not Subject to $1 Million Port Fee Tariffs
United Nations Reports Record Hunger in Haiti
Antigua and Barbuda Talk Homeporting with Cruiselines
St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred Sets New Track Record

These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 1, Week of April 21.

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Catch up on the latest Caribbean news. Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:

Antigua and Barbuda applaud US Judge's decision to stop subpoenas
British and US Virgin Islands reach Charter Vessels Industry Agreement
Sotheby's International Realty Develops New Luxury Property in Nevis
Caribbean Examinations Council explores adding AI in the region's education

These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 4 for the week of April 14.

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Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:

BVI Premier calls UK law enforcement reform contemporary colonialism
The Bahamas halt SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster landings
Puerto Rico Pharmaceutical Manufacturing ranked as second-largest in US
Antigua and Barbuda Celebrates First Female Antiguan Pilot

These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 3 for the week of April 14.

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Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:

Bahamian Part of 6 Woman Team to Fly To Space on Blue Origin Mission
Dominican Republic Students Awarded NASA Honors
Saudi Arabia and Grenada Sign New Agreement
6 Teams Competing in Cricket West Indies 2025 Rising Stars Championship

These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 2 for the week of April 14.

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Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:

Barbados Now the region's leader in green bus transportation
The Republic of China (Taiwan) Help Fund Basseterre Desalination Plant
Caribbean Airlines Launch New Trinidad and Miami Flights
Shipping Companies team up to construct a US$285 million port facility in Guyana

These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 1 for the week of April 14.

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Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:

University of the Virgin Islands affected by Trump Administration Policies
Barbados collaborates with China on "Zero-Carbon Island Cooperation
United States has revoked permits affecting gas projects in Trinidad
Delta Airlines launching daily non-stop service from Atlanta to Grenada

These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 4 for the week of April 7.

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Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:

U.S. Defense Secretary Raised Concerns over Panama Canal
OPEC Fund for International Development signs agreement with Banesco, DR
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Urges Local Investment in Tourism
Nevis Premier Urges Expansion of the St. Kitts Nevis Visa Waiver Programme

These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 3 for the week of April 7.

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Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:

U.S. Virgin Islands obligates $18.1 billion in Disaster Recovery
Dominican Republic proposes a 30% increase to tourism salaries
Grenada reports an uptick in U.S. citizens applying for citizenship
Tobago resumes discussions for Sandals Resort

These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 2 for the week of April 7.

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Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:

CARICOM Chairman Launch Buy Regional and Local Campaign
Guyana Forging Regional Business and Trade Alliances
Cayman Islands implemented new cryptocurrency rules
Dominican Republic announces measures to address Haitian migration

These and other stories are on the Caribbean News Round Up, Episode 1 for the week of April 7.

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Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:

Several Caribbean nations impacted by new US Tariffs
BVI Deputy Premier calling for more regulation of tobacco products
Dominica’s Patricia Scotland steps down as Secretary-General of the Common Wealth
Tim Duncan Foundation host educational enrichment event for USVI Students

These and other stories on the Caribbean News Round Up Episode 4 Week of March 31.

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Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:

Major oil and gas expansions planned in Trinidad and Tobago
Dominican Republic ruled out reopening airspace with Haiti
King Felipe VI of Spain and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor will be in Dominican Republic

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up Episode 3 for the Week of March 31.

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Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:

Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) released 2024/2025 report
Barbados positioning to be a Caribbean transshipment and logistics hub
CARICOM amending its tax treaty
First Woman Appointed Chief of Police in U.S. Virgin Islands

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up Episode 2 for the Week of March 31.

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Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:

US Secretary of State acknowledged Jamaica’s gun problem starts in US
Nigerian Agro Hub Warehouse and Logistics Center set for St. Kitts and Nevis.
Cricket West Indies Reappoints Women Directors
Antigua and Barbuda's Citizenship Investment Programme receives accolades

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up Episode 1 for the Week of March 31.

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Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:

First Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit held this week
Dominican Republic and Japan signed a US$70 million cooperation deal
DIGICEL, and Caban Energy partner for Caribbean carbon reduction

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up Episode 4 for the Week of March 24.

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Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:

New Medical School Opens in British Virgin Islands
Guyana, Mount Sinai, and Hess partner to develop a national cancer center
Trump administration's plan 25% tariff on Venezuelan oil purchasers

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up Episode 3 for the Week of March 24.

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Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:

CARICOM, Shipping agencies, US ports oppose proposed US Shipping fees
African Export-Import Bank to give $7 million to Barbados urban transformation
Dominican Republic emerging as a major Latin American poultry producer

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up Episode 2 for the Week of March 24.

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Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:

US Secretary of State to Meet With Caricom Leaders this week
Antigua and Barbuda Pushes for Low-Cost Climate Loans For Small Island States
Cayman Tour Operators see smaller profits from cruise line sales

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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Here's a look at what's making Caribbean Headlines:

US State Department clarify travel ban list
US court order seek bank account information from Antigua
Guyana and Panama improve security cooperation

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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The Caribbean region sees major developments across multiple sectors including sports, healthcare, legislation, and environmental conservation, alongside concerning news about potential travel restrictions.

Dominican Republic aims to host 2027 Olympic Committee session
Guyana digitizing health system
Apple Pay in Puerto Rico

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 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

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Caribbean Headlines

•US Congressman Jeffries: Pledge US Support To BACK TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO GUN FIGHT
•Guyana Pres. Ali Wants Country To Prepare Smooth Pathway For More US Investors
•CARICOM Leaders Agree To Amend Revised Treaty Of Chaguaramas To Allow Unrestricted Travel
•Jamaica Digitisation Project At Registrar General’s Department To Be Completed Within 24 Months
•Grenada Removal Of Tuition Fees Increase Access To Post-Secondary And Tertiary Level Institutions
•The Bahamas Sees Growth In Canadian And European Tourist Markets

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, July 7, 2022.

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Caribbean Headlines

• Bahamas In Top Five Countries With Top Foreign Direct Investment Inflows
• Pay Relief Come For Liat Workers
• US State Secretary Pledges US$5.5m To Help Caribbean's Small Farmers
• US Virgin Islands Plan For Abandoned Properties Unveiled By Governor Bryan
• Motion On Same-Sex Referendum May Come Before British Virgin Islands House Of Assembly This Month
• All Jamaican Parish Capitals Outfitted With Free Public Wi-Fi

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, July 6, 2023.

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Caribbean Headlines

•Korea, China Praise Caricom, Announce Additional Funding
•Mexico Thanks Caricom For Anti-Gun Lobby Support
•Guyana President Ali Pleased Over Lift On Guyana’s Temporary Suspension From The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
•St Kitts And Nevis Extends CIP Sustainable Growth Fund Due To Unprecedented Demand
•Sentencing Date Set For Mother And Son Involved In Cocaine Conspiracy Linked To Former British Virgin Islands Premier
•US Virgin Islands Historic Emancipation Day Celebration Announces New Memorial For Freedom Fighter
These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, July 5, 2023

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Caribbean Headlines

•Forty-Fifth Regular Conference Of CARICOM Heads Of Government In Trinidad And Tobago Underway July 3-5
•United Nations Secretary General Calls For Action As Crises Worsen – CARICOM MUST HELP HAITI
•Reports Says Exxon Took Billions In 2022 To Clean Up 3rd And 4th Projects In Guyana Without Pumping Oil
•British Virgin Islands To Expand Reach With Trade Mission To Guyana
•United Kingdom Business Interest Urged To Look To Jamaica
•Caribbean Development Bank Hands Over Therapeutic Centre For Jamaica’s Children In State Care

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, July 4, 2023

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Caribbean Headlines

•US Virgin Islands Approves $1.76M Contract For Crucial East End Substation Rehabilitation; And A $14.7M Agreement With Wartsila Gets Green Light
•Bahamian Government Allocates $10 Million For Land Acquisition Payments
•Puerto Rico Obtains $3 Million In Federal Funds To Repair Key Port Road
•British Virgin Islands To Get National Meteorological Service
•Direct Flight From Fort Lauderdale To Barbados Returns
•US Virgin Islands Celebrates 175th Emancipation Day Anniversary

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, July 3, 2023

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Caribbean Headlines

•Antigua Prime Minister Welcomes Loss & Damage Agreement At COP 27
•Guadeloupe Shuts Down Computer Networks After Major Cyberattack
•Jamaican Investors Can Now Access Shares Traded On The Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange
•Solo Por Hoy Inc. Gets $1M Grant From Amazon Founder Day 1 Families Fund To Fight Homelessness In Puerto Rico
•World Health Organization Convenes Experts To Identify New Pathogens That Could Spark Pandemics

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

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Caribbean Headlines

•UN Climate Summit Produces Big Win For Small Island States
•Barbados Spearheads Push On Climate Disaster Financing
•US Virgin Islands Water And Power Authority Debt Dispute With Supplier Puts Territory At Risks For Blackouts
•Pan American Health Organization Director Receives Honorary Freedom Of Barbados Award
•Virgin Atlantic Set To Soar To The UK With New Services From The Turks & Caicos Islands

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, November 21, 2022.

Here are your Pulse of the Caribbean- Caribbean Headlines for Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

• Cuba Agrees to Accept US Deportation Flights
• Haiti Fears Spike in Cholera Cases as Fuel Blockade Lifts
• Millions Are At Stake Because Of Industrial Dispute In Grenada
• Four Puerto Rico Based Companies To Invest $8.5M After Receiving $2M from Government
• Reggaeton Fully Loaded comes to Trinidad and Tobago

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round-Up for Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

Here are your Pulse of the Caribbean- Caribbean Headlines for Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

•Antigua And Barbuda Prime Minister Pledges Legal Action Against Polluters
•US Secretary Of The Interior Visit To US Virgin Islands And Puerto Rico Highlights Climate Resilience Investments In US Territories
•FTX Crypto Currency Collapse Being Scrutinized By Bahamas Authorities
•British Virgin Islands Scraps Trade Licenses And Work Permits For Foreign Charters
•US Extends Temporary Legal Status To Haitian Immigrants
•Grenada Promises To Continue Supporting Palestine

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

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Caribbean Headlines

• Antigua And Barbuda Prime Minister Tell COP27 India And China Must Also Pay For Cost Of Climate Impacts
• United Nations Agencies Scale Up Response To Haiti Cholera Outbreak
• Bridge Announced Between the Caribbean, Latin America, and Africa For Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Saint Kitts And Nevis PM Vows Continued Support For Taiwan In Global Organizations
• US Virgin Islands Governor Bryan Wins Re-Election
• DOMINICA: Main Opposition Boycotts General Election
• 12th Annual International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival Kicks Off In NYC

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

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•Cubans Celebrate UN Vote Against U.S. Embargo
•Agencies Collaborate To Accelerate Digital Payments & Inclusion Across The Eastern Caribbean
•Jamaican Entrepreneurs To Get Access To Silicon Valley Training
•Dominica – Prime Minister Skerrit Announces Date For Snap General Election
•Grenada Government Appoints First Female Labor Commissioner
•Antigua and Barbuda Yachting and Marine Association Industry Expo on Nov 9 and 10

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, November 7, 2022.

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•St. Croix Oil Refinery Safety Concerns Include Potential For ‘Explosions’ According to Environmental Report
•Tesla Powerwall Powered 44,000 Homes In Puerto Rico
•US Struggles To Find Ally For Military Intervention In Haiti Media
•Cuban Legislators Blast U.S. Trade Embargo
•Jamaica Republic Status Would Complete Move To Independence
•Dominica’s Prime Minister Skerrit Calls For Reduction Of Imported Goods
•Antigua And Barbuda Cabinet Reveals Discussions Are Underway To Recruit Ghanaian Nurses
•The Caribbean’s Newest Affordable All-Inclusive Is In Antigua

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, October 28, 2022.

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•US Virgin Islands Moving Quickly To 100 Percent Renewable Energy On St. Croix
•Oct 2022 Unite Nations Report Natural Gas Projects More Costly Than Renewables
•ROYAL Bahamas Defense Force: Steps Being Taken To Prepare For Haiti Deployment
•Rastafari Cooperative Wants Legal License For Cannabis Cultivation In Dominica
•Puerto Rico Gambling Legislation Advances, Seeks Revenue To Fill Fiscal Hole
•Major Airlines Show Interest In The British Virgin Islands
•Antigua And West Africa Inaugural Flight Set To Touch Down On Independence Day

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, October 27, 2022.

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•Grenada’s Treasury Bills Auctioned At Discount Rates
•Jamaica To Benefit From Return Of British International Investment To Region
•British Virgin Islands Port Authority’s Miami-Based Dissolved
•Dominican Republic Arajet Plans To Facilitate Travel In The Region
•Antigua And Barbuda Passes Sexual Offenders Registry Bill
•Antiguan Student Is A Finalist For Prestigious Rhodes Scholarship
•Grenadian National Receives Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship Award

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

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•Taiwan Helping Haiti Get Bullet-Proof Vests For Its Police
•Rishi Sunak To Become Britain’s Next Prime Minister
•Iconic Radio Telescope In Puerto Rico Will Not Be Rebuilt After Damage From Collapse
•$350K Approved To Help BVI, Eastern Caribbean Increase Airlift
•New $100 Million Resort-Style Development For Montego Bay Jamaica
•Lease Agreement Signed With USVI Hotel On The Cay Developer $25 Million Investment Planned
•Jamaica, Cuba To Renew Technical Cooperation Agreements

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

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•Haiti: Oxygen Shortage Announced In Hospitals
•Antigua And Barbuda Deny Supporting Lifting Of Whaling Ban
•OECS & USAID Launch Program To Improve Youth Justice Systems In The Eastern Caribbean
•Port St. Maarten Forecast One Million Cruise Passengers For The Next Six-Months
•Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Governor’s Country Outreach Mission To Grenada
•Grenada School Of Arts And Sciences Professor Receives International Recognition

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, October 24, 2022.

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•Canadian High Court Weighs Immigration Agreement With US
•New York City Government Workers Head To Puerto Rico To Help
•Antigua And Barbuda Hosts 14th Caribbean Conference On National Health Financing Initiative
•PAHO And Partners To Launch The 2nd Caribbean Congress For Youth And Adolescent Health
•Fusion Farms In Puerto Rico Showcases Aquaponics On The First Big Screen Appearance Of A Vertical Farm
•Rihanna Has Reportedly Recorded Two New Songs For ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, October 20, 2022.

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•United States Calls For ‘Security Mission In Haiti
•Organization Of Eastern Caribbean States Heads Tackling Critical Regional Issues
•Bahama’s Prime Minister Calls On UN To ‘Step Up’ On Human Trafficking
•Jamaican-American Woman Donates Record Cash Sum To US University
•Antigua Eyes “Promising” Cruise Season

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

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•Suriname Assumes Chair Of Caribbean Development Cooperation Committee
•More Than 100 Migrants Stranded Near Puerto Rico Await Help
•UN Agency To Help Trinidad And Tobago Manage Migrants
•Antigua And Barbuda Proposes To Overturn Ban On Commercial Whaling
•Jamaican Senator Encourages Export To Create Wealth
•BVI Falling Behind - While Neighboring USVI Named Fastest Growing Tourist Destination

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

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•U.S., Canada Deliver Armored Vehicles To Haitian Police To Fight Gangs
•CARICOM Security Ministers Concerned About Illegal Gun Trafficking
•U.S. Approves LNG Shipping Waiver For Puerto Rico After Hurricane
•Grenada Negotiates Settlement Agreement With Libya
•Dominic Prime Minister Skerrit Announces Development Of Legislative Mechanisms For Cannabis Industry
•Carnival Luminosa Officially Registered With The Bahamas

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, October 17, 2022.

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•Wildlife Populations Have Seen A Devastating 69 Percent Decline Since 1970
•$100 Million In Loans Available For Jamaica’s Micro, Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises Through EXIM Bank
•St. Kitts Nevis One Of The Eastern Caribbean Central Union Member States With Lowest Consumer Price Increases
•Puerto Rico Woman Making Strides In NASA Research For Artemis Moon Mission
•Antigua Airways Announces Date For Inaugural Flight To Lagos

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, October 14, 2022.

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•World Bank Regional Economic Review Predicts Higher-Than-Expected GDP Growth Of 3%
•TRON Becomes The “National Blockchain” Of Dominica As The First Of Its Kind
•BVI Premier To Seek Removal Of UK Order In Council
•More Investments Needed In St. Maarten To Counter Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing
•UnidosUS To Host Workforce Development Summit In Puerto Rico
•Concerns Grow As Cholera Spreads Through Haiti’s Prisons

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, October 13, 2022.

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•Haiti Wants Unite States and Canada To Lead Anti-Gang Strike Force
•Dominican Republic Cracks Down At Border Amid Haiti’s Chaos
•The Bahamas Agriculture And Marine Science Institute $7m Investment Targets Slashing Imports By 30%
•Jamaican Fact-Finding Team In Canada To Access Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme
•Antigua’s Prime Minister To Be Featured In Netflix Documentary
•Jamaica’s Broadcasting Commission Bans Music That Promotes Drugs, Illegal Guns, And Scamming

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

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•BVI Premier Wheatley Forceful Condemns UK’s Ability To Suspend The BVI’s Constitution
•Jamaica Urges Renewed Focus By CARICOM On Tackling Trafficking In Persons And Firearms
•Barbados Ambassador Chad Blackman Appointed To Top International Labor Organization Post
•New Digital Banks In The Works
•US Department Of Agriculture Invests $14M To Strengthen Hispanic-Serving Higher Education Programs
•Calypsonians Slinger “Mighty Sparrow” Francisco And Aaron Duncan Have Teamed Up

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

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•Haiti Asks For Foreign Troops To End Unrest
•Grenada Prepared To Lease Aircraft To Ease Intra-Regional Travel Woes
•Jamaica’s Maritime Security Capabilities Bolstered with Japan’s Assistance
•CARICOM Education Ministers To Meet In Guyana
•Antiguan Bikini Fitness Queen Wins Big In Europe

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

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•United Nations Appeals For Humanitarian Corridor To Access Haiti Fuel
•Grenada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Attending 52nd OAS General Assembly In Peru
•Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Governor Says The Region Needs More Entrepreneurs
•Uber Reserve Now Available In Puerto Rico
•Seaweed Generation Scaling Up Technology To Clean Up Caribbean Cost
•US President Biden Issues Executive Order Pardoning Thousands Convicted Of Marijuana Possession Under Federal Law
•Trinidad And Tobago Nationals, Grenadians Held In Multi-Million-Dollar Drug Bust

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, October 7, 2022.

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•Six, Seven And Nine Years Demanded In The "Albatross" Case Of Human Trafficking
•Jamaica Government To Demolish Illegal Structures Erected By Gangs
•Inter-American Development Bank Takes Responsibility For Controversial Computer Science Test
•Plans For The Launch Of Antigua Airways On Track
•Jamaica Elected To The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council
•40th Caribbean Travel Marketplace Gets Off To Great Start In Puerto Rico
•Saint Lucia Carnival 2023 Announced

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, October 6, 2022.

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•Barbados Solution Focused For Global Business Sector
•Jamaican Senator Leads Business Mission To Guyana
•St. Kitts Nevis Looks To Cannabis Farming As A New Long-Term Income Source
•Visitor Increase From 40,000 To 140,000 On St. Croix USVI As Port Authority, Royal Caribbean Make Agreement
•Turks & Caicos Governor Blames Jamaican Gangs For Escalating Crime
•Puerto Rico U.S. Attorney’s Office Takes Part In U.S. Department Of Justice’s Efforts To Protect Older Adults
•Antigua And Barbuda Chosen For Global Launch Of Ocean Conservation Project

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, October 5, 2022.

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•United Nations Security Council Urged To Act In Face Of ‘Humanitarian Catastrophe’ In Haiti
•Int’l Lawyer Calls For Halt In Guyana Stabroek Block Operations Until Deal Changes
•British Virgin Islands House Of Assembly Boosts Agency To Help Fight Money Laundering
•US Virgin Islands Experiences Three-Day Cargo Disruption From Hurricane Ian's Impact On Florida
•LIAT Readies For Take-Off After New Agreement With Caribbean Tourism Group
•Jamaica Nursing Group Of New York Lauded For 60 Years Of Service
•Award-Winning Grenada Mount Pure Mineral Water In Barbados

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

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•US President Biden Gets First-Hand Look At Hurricane Damage In Puerto Rico
•Cholera Kills At Least 7 In Haiti As Disease Returns
•BVI Governor Authorizes US DEA Operations In The BVI
•Prime Minister Gaston Browne Opens Antigua And Barbuda’s First Licensed Cannabis Dispensary
•Grenada Caps Freight Charges For Imported Goods
•Jamaica Gets Boundary Markers To Protect Fish Sanctuaries
•Sandals Continues Saint Vincent Recruitment Drive

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, October 3, 2022.

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•Bahama’s Prime Minister Tells UN General Assembly ‘Black-Governed Countries Also Matter’
•The Netherlands Provide 24 Million Antillean Guilders Liquidity Support For Sint Maarten
•FEMA Says USVI’s Medical Facilities Advancing Toward Recovery With Infusion Of Over $408 Million
•Jamaica’s National Water Commission To Save Millions From Mona Reservoir Floating Solar Project
•Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Build Out Approved For 50 States Plus DC And Puerto Rico
•Chinese Firms Bidding For Guyana’a Gas-To-Energy Project Seek To Distance Selves From Shady Past
•Anguilla Minister Of Tourism Says “No” To Cruise Tourism

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, September 30, 2022.

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•Ian Downgraded To Tropical Storm
•With Puerto Rico Running Low On Diesel, Biden Waives Jones Act
•NYC Mayor Announces Relief Centers To Support Caribbean Asylum Seekers
•Jarbas Barbosa Da Silva Jr. Of Brazil Is Elected PAHO Director
•Trinidad And Tobago Government Sticks With Hydrocarbons, Analysts Advise Caution
•Caribbean’s Leading Rum Festival Set For November

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, September 29, 2022.

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•Hurricane Ian Impacting Cruise Itineraries
•Barbuda: 22 Environmental And Human Rights Defenders Facing Charges– Serious Concerns Over Legal Intimidation
•Barbados To Open Offshore Bidding In December
•Haitian Could Replace Dominican As PAHO Director
•Medical License Factory Reduces Fees For Doctors Licensed In Puerto Rico
•Haitian Italian Designer Returns To Milan Fashion Week

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

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•Ian Becomes A Major Hurricane As It Nears Landfall Over Western Cuba
•US President Biden Faces Pressure To Waive Restriction As Ship Idles Off Puerto Rico Coast
•British Virgin Islands Seeking Over $50M To Continue Recovery Projects
•EU Allocates Funds To Caribbean Countries Hit By Food Crisis
•Antigua To Follow Up On Bilateral Commitments To Support St Kitts Accreditation Bid For Climate Finance
•Cuba Votes To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, September 27, 2022.

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•Eight Members Of US Congress Call For Jones Act Waiver For Puerto Rico
•Jamaica: Massive Drug Bust At Ian Fleming Int. Airport Prompts Security Probe
•At UN India Perceived As “Voice Of Global South”
•President Of Dominica Calls For End To RUS And UKR War, Cuba’s Trade Embargo And US Sanctions On Venezuela
•Government Of Antigua And Barbuda Seek Ways To Improve Water Supply– MOU Signed With Malta
•Jet Bridges, Second Floors And More Upgrades For USVI Airports
•Rihanna To Headline Super Bowl Half-Time Show

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, September 26, 2022.

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•Antigua And Barbuda Prime Minister Browne Meets With The United Nations Under Secretary-General
•Prominent Haitian Group Denounces Violence, Hardships; Biden Renews Haiti Support At UN
•Anti-Human Trafficking Team Investigates Recent Serious Cases
•Guyana’s EPA Poor Response To Oil Spill Exposes Unpreparedness
•Bill To Designate St. Croix USVI A National Heritage Site Heads To U.S. Senate After Successful Hearings In House
•CIBC FirstCaribbean Helps Barbados Access Funding For Marine Conservation
•Grenada Medical And Dental Council Aspires To Accrediting Medical Schools Outside Grenada

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, September 22, 2022.

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•Polio Cases Rising In The Region
•Jamaica Poised To Become A Major Medical Cannabis Industry Player
•Guyana’s Vice President Says Oil Money Each Year Only Enough For Two Projects
•More Than 12,000 Usvi Students Qualify For Us President Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Program
•Cuba’s Major Nature Tourism Event Held After Two-Year Hiatus

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

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•Strengthening Fiona Barrels Toward Turks And Caicos Islands
•NY To Send Cops To Puerto Rico, Drones To Dominican Republic For Fiona Recovery
•CARICOM Concerned About Haiti
•Grenada To Appoint Non-Nationals To Diplomatic Positions
•Major Milestone: U.S. Virgin Islands Pay Total Of $288.8 Million In Tax Refunds, Bringing Gov't Up To Date For First Time Since 1990s
•Guyana Opposition Party Backs Calls For Govt. To Impose Windfall Taxes On Oil Companies
•Jamaican Man Ends Journey Around The World In Antigua And Barbuda

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

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•Tropical Storm Fiona To Bring Heavy Rains To The Leeward Islands This Evening
•Latin America And Caribbean Face Growing Climate Change Risks
•Haiti Imported 97.6 % Of Goods From The Dominican Republic In More Than Seven Years
•Trinidad And Tobago Prime Minister Rowley And Other Caricom Leaders Meet U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris
•U.S. Embassy Bridgetown Resumes Processing In-Person Appointments In All Nonimmigrant Visa Categories
•Saint Lucia Breaking Records With Visitor Arrivals, Local Events & Hotel Developments

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, September 16, 2022.

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•After Queen Elizabeth II’s Death, Antigua And Barbuda Plans To Vote On King Charles's Role
•Caricom Secretary-General Says Economic Integration At Core Of Regional Integration
•Us Justice Department Moves To Intervene In Disability Discrimination Suit Against San Juan, Puerto Rico
•US Virgin Islands Governor To Meet With Banks To Introduce Zero-Down Payment Mortgages In USVI
•Request For Proposal Launched For Study On Cannabis Legalization In St. Maarten
•Jamaica Records Highest-Ever Summer Arrivals

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, September 13, 2022.

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•Economic Commission For Latin America And The Caribbean Hosting Regional Forum On Climate Action Financing
•Ocean Point Terminals Partners With Virgin Group Company BMR Energy To Build Solar Farm In US Virgin Islands
•UK Prince William Suggests Monarchy Will Respect Any Decision To Become Republic
•Ethiopian Airlines Touches Down In Barbados With Delegates For Inaugural Conference
•LIAT To Get Additional Aircraft
•LATAM Airlines Bankruptcy Plan Advances
•New Frenchman's Reef Property On St. Thomas Set To Reopen By December
•US Virgin Islands Julian 'The Hawk' Jackson Inducted Into Nevada Hall Of Fame

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, September 2, 2022.

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•Economic Commission For Latin America And The Caribbean Hosting Regional Forum On Climate Action Financing
•Ocean Point Terminals Partners With Virgin Group Company BMR Energy To Build Solar Farm In US Virgin Islands
•UK Prince William Suggests Monarchy Will Respect Any Decision To Become Republic
•Ethiopian Airlines Touches Down In Barbados With Delegates For Inaugural Conference
•LIAT To Get Additional Aircraft
•LATAM Airlines Bankruptcy Plan Advances
•New Frenchman's Reef Property On St. Thomas Set To Reopen By December
•US Virgin Islands Julian 'The Hawk' Jackson Inducted Into Nevada Hall Of Fame

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, September 2, 2022.

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•Experts Say Restored Venezuela-Colombia Ties A Blow To U.S.
•Haiti Kidnapping: Dominican Republic Presses For Investigation In Diplomat’s Disappearance
•Dominican Republic Customs Seizes $879,020 In Cash From Bahamas Islands
•Antigua Sailing Week – Virgin Atlantic Returns As Sponsor
•Jamaica To Host World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas 2022
•Sir Richie To Receive Honorary Doctorate From UWI

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

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•United Nations Authorizes $5 Million For Haitians Hit By Gang Violence
•Mexican President Backs End To U.S. “Remain In Mexico” Immigration Policy
•Chinese Defense Firm Takes Over Lifting Venezuelan Oil For Debt Relief
•US Dept. Of Interior Approves $226.1 Million In Rum Tax Cover-Over Payment To US Virgin Islands
•Inter-American Development Bank To Help Modernize Latin American, Caribbean Postal Services
•Study Ranks Jamaica 2nd Highest In Human Flight And Brain Drain In The World

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, August 26, 2022.

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•Latin America And The Caribbean To See Low Economic Growth In 2022
•Study Confirms Jones Act Benefits For Puerto Rico
•Regional Private Sector Urged To Get More Involved In Distribution Of Local Food Production
•167 Jamaica Teachers Have Resigned And Migrated
•Puerto Rico Signs $425 Million Public-Private Contract To Modernize Its Cruise Ship Docks
•USVI To Host National Organization Of Black Elected Legislative Women Conference In 2023

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, August 25, 2022.

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•More Bills For Guyana As Exxon Mobil Signs New Contract For Subsea Exploration Services
•Environmental Groups Sue US To Stop Puerto Rico Dredging Plan
•Trinidad And Tobago, Guyana Collaborate To Make Trade Easier
•Antigua Signs Agreement With China For 150 Turnkey Housing Units
•Dual-Hub Approach Suggested To Ensure Efficiency Of New LIAT
•Jamaican-Born Former US State Senator Gets Lifetime Achievement Award
•Haitian American Judge, Dweynie E. Paul Humbled By Nomination For NY Supreme Court Seat

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, August 19, 2022.

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• Trinidad And Tobago Central Bank Authorizes First Company To Issue E-Money
• Us Virgin Islands Government Employee Retirement System Files Lawsuit Against Local Power Authority Wapa For Failure To Meet Annuity Obligations
• 2020 Census Overcounted People In Puerto Rico, Hinting At Larger Population Loss
• Silicon Valley Investors To Help Puerto Rico Startups For The First Time
• Global Tourism Conference To Be Held In Antigua And Barbuda Early Next Year
• African Superstars Burna Boy And Omah Lay Join World Creole Music Festival 2022 Lineup

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round-Up for Thursday, August 18, 2022.

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•7 Accused In $1.2M Extortion Scheme At Puerto Rico Docks
•Former Grenadian Minister Simon Stiell To Be Next UN Climate Chief
•Royal British Virgin Islands Police Force Approved for Increased Oversight Of Ports
•US Awards $20 Million Grant To Support Jamaica Spice Industry
•US National Science Foundation Awards $1 Million To University Of The Virgin Islands
•DC World Reggae Festival to Celebrate Jamaica 60, Set for August 20

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, August 16, 2022.

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•World Health Organization Plans To Rename Monkeypox Over Stigmatization Concerns
•Drought In UK, US And Europe…Humanity At Crossroads, UN Says
•Saint Lucia Resumes Banana Exports To The United Kingdom
•Government Of Puerto Rico, Nonprofit Partners Build Protective Reef
•Jamaica’s Libraries To Become Digital Learning Centers

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, August 15, 2022.

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•UN Body Calls For Halting Cryptocurrency Rise In Developing Countries
•Barbados Economy Rebounds From Pandemic, But Central Bank Cautious
•Yacht Haven Grand In St. Thomas, Part Of The Island Global Yachting LLC To Be Acquired For $480 Million By Marinemax
•Cuban Tourism Industry Continues To Pick Up
•Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard Seize 1600 Kilos Of Drugs
•US Politicians Seek To Control Classroom Discussions About Slavery In The US

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, August 12, 2022.

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•Major Fall In Global Food Prices For July, But Future Supply Worries Remain
•Organization Of American States Says Part Of Blame For Haiti Security Crisis Lays With International Community
•US Virgin Islands Secures $25 Million To Fund Phase 2 Of Veterans Drive Project
•US Commits Us$2million For Creation Of Cyber Centre Of Excellence In Jamaica
•New Funding Areas Coming For British Virgin Islands Money Services Tax
•Trini Awarded Korean Scholarship

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

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•Cuba Gets Help From Mexico, Venezuela To Fight Oil Fire
•Cuba And Dominica Sign Memorandum Of Understanding On Technical Cooperation In Agriculture
•Treasure Hoard Recovered From 350-Year-Old Bahamas Shipwreck
•Roberto Clemente’s Family Sues Puerto Rico Gov’t For $45M
•U.S. Army Reserve Soldier From Puerto Rico Is The First And Only To Win The Expert Soldier Badge
•Jamaica-Born Doctor Appointed Head Of US Medical Association

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, August 9, 2022.

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•Monkeypox: Us Declares Outbreak A Public Health Emergency
•UN Head Whips Oil Companies For Making Massive Profits On Backs Of Poor People
•Brazil: Court Overturns Convictions Of 4 Men Found Guilty Of Club Fire That Killed 242 People
•It’s Election Day In St Kitts And Nevis
•US Economic Development Administration Assigns $6.7m To Puerto Rico For Job Training
•Cuba More Than Quadruples Dollar/Peso Exchange Rate
•Six New Species Of Miniature Frogs Discovered In Mexico

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, August 5, 2022.

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•Former Governor of Puerto Rico Arrested in Bribery Scheme
•Belize Declares State of Emergency As Gang Warfare Flares Up
•Caribbean Regional Leaders Hire A Consultant On Transportation Across The Region
•Jamaica and Namibia Enter New Phase of Bilateral Relationship
•US Virgin Islands Board of Education Introduce Gender-Neutral Dress Code Allowing Girls to Wear Pants, Boys to Wear Skirts
•Angostura earns 21% increase in profits

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, August 4, 2022.

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•UK Firm Gets Contract For Gas-To-Energy Project Without EPA Permit
•Citi Closes Sale Of Puerto Rico Personal Banking Business To In-sig-neo
•Dominican Republic-Sint Maarten Aeronautical Authorities Ties Restored
•Biden–Harris Admin: All 50 States, DC, & Puerto Rico Have Submitted Plans For National Electric Vehicle Charging Network
•OECS And CARPHA Sign MOU To Strengthen Procedures That Ensure Medicines Are Safe And Effective
•A Record Amount Of Seaweed Is Choking Shores In The Caribbean

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, August 3, 2022.

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•Flights To Continue Between Dominican Republic And St. Maarten Until August 31st, 2022
•Washington DC Mayor Wants Troops To Assist With Migrants Flooding Capitol
•Executives From Google, Microsoft And Other Major Firms Visit Territory For USVI's First Digital Health Summit
•Stiffer Fines Coming For Environmental Breaches In Jamaica
•Grenada Wants Apology From Europeans Continuing To Benefit From Slavery
•Asteroid Explodes Over Puerto Rico

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

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•Bodies Of 5 Migrants Recovered And 68 Rescued In Waters Near Puerto Rico
•Trinidad Govt Prepared For Lawsuit Threat From Antigua
•Nicaragua Revokes Approval Of New U.S. Ambassador Candidate
•US President Biden Approves Sargassum-Related Federal State Of Emergency For St. Croix US Virgin Islands
•British Virgin Islands H Lavity Stoutt Community College Accreditation Reaffirmed
•World Health Organization Chief Advises Reducing Sex Partners To Avoid Monkeypox

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, July 29, 2022.

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•Puerto Rico Status Act Loses Momentum In House
•Guyana’s Oil Boosts Hess Second Quarter Earnings To US$667M
•The US Virgin Islands Water And Power Authority Says It Needs $48 Million In Funding To Stay Afloat
•Government Of US Virgin Islands Purchases 23 New Teslas For $1.35 Million
•Jamaican Diaspora To Stage Massive “Jamaica 60” Celebrations In USA

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, July 28, 2022.

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•Over $400M Of Russian-Affiliated Assets Frozen In BVI
•Bahamas: Haitian Smuggling Probe Expands
•Jamaica’s Agriculture Minister Calls For Greater Collaboration Within Region
•United Nations Development Program And Inter-American Institute For Cooperation On Agriculture Collaborate In Climate Smart Agriculture In Dominica
•Inaugural Caribbean Culinary Week Officially Opens In Brussels
•The Bronx Brewery Is Expanding Into Puerto Rico

These And Other Stories On Today’s Pulse Of The Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up For Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

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•Russian Oligarch’s Yachts Leave Antiguan Waters After Months Of Speculation
•Antiguan PM: Nigerian Investors Shouldn’t Own Majority Of LIAT Shares
•Dominica Calls for a unified intra-regional travel approach
•St. Vincent & the Grenadines Prime Minister Call For Vote On Removing Queen As Head-Of-State
•British Virgin Islands 20-Year Residency Requirement For Belongership Eligibility Cut In Half
•WHO: Poorer Health For Many Vulnerable Caribbean Refugees, Migrants

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, July 26, 2022.

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•At Least 17 Haitians Die After Boat Capsizes In Bahamas
•Antigua And Barbuda Threatens To Sue Trinidad And Tobago For $60 Million
•British Virgin Islands Financial Services Will Surpass 2019’s Pre-Pandemic Performance
•Dominica To Consider Sex Offenders Registry And Increase In The Age Of Consent
•Monkeypox Declared Global Health Emergency By World Health Organization
•US Virgin Islands Declares State Of Emergency On Sargassum

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, July 25, 2022.

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•NYC Mayor Wants US Federal Resources To Aid Caribbean Asylum Seekers
•Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Sees Potential Of CARICOM Visa
•Hospitality Training Among Priorities For New OECS Tourism Council Chair
•Caribbean Export And CCREEE Cooperate To Support Sustainable Energy Development
•Saint Lucia Managing Six Suspected Monkeypox Cases

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, July 22, 2022.

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•U.S. Trade Embargo Harms Medicine Production, Says Cuba
•Development Bank Of Jamaica Launches $1-Billion Loan Program For Agriculture Sector
•Antigua Poised To Become Homeport For P&O Cruises
•SV&G PM Praises Rainforest Caribbean’s Investment As Part Of Region’s Economic Integration
•Grenadian Film At 75th Locarno Film Festival In Switzerland
•DC World Reggae Festival Set For August 20-21

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

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•UN Urges End To Flow Of Guns To Haiti Gangs; China Wants Embargo
•Venezuelan Gold Legal Battle Resumes In London
•Amid New COVID-19 Wave PAHO Urges Increased Medical Production
•Martinique And Barbados Confirm First Case Of Monkeypox
•Jamaica Expected To Earn US$5 Billion From Hotel Rooms To Be Constructed
•Caribbean Travel Marketplace Holding 40th Edition In Puerto Rico

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, July 18, 2022.

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•US Supreme Court Gives Biden Administration Until July 29 to Either Embrace or Oppose Insular Cases
•U.S. To Renew But Not Expand Humanitarian Protection For Venezuelans Entering The Country
•British Virgin Islands Financial Services Sector Lauded As Most Successful In Caribbean
•Antigua US$200m Bond Back On Track
•Two Jamaican Men Plead Guilty To US International Fraud Scheme
•WHO Chief Says COVID-19 ‘Nowhere Near Over’ As Virus Spreads

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

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•Guyana Leads The World In Oil Exploration
•Government Of Jamaica Assured Of Saudi Arabian Private And Public Sector Investor Interest
•Dominica Calls For US To Lift Its Age Old Trade Blockade Of Cuba
•Puerto Rico Commits $7.6M To Boost Cybersecurity
•Gramps Morgan Releases "Positive Vibrations" Album In St. Maarten

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, July 12, 2022.

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•CARICOM Pays Tribute To Former Japan Prime Minister, Shin-zo Abe
•Grenada Assumes Chair Of The OAS Inter-American Council For Integral Development
•Saint Lucia’s Farmers And Agro-Processors Get European Union (EU) and the Caribbean Development Bank Assistance To Supply New Markets
•Collaboration Integral To Caribbean Tourism Recovery In The Region Say Jamaica Tourism Minister
•New Plans Drawn Up For LIAT Expansion

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, July 11, 2022.

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•CARICOM Could Supply the World with Fertilizer Says Suriname’s President
•International Finance Corporation appoints new vice president for Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean
•Euro Pacific Bank Suspended by Puerto Rico’s Regulator
•Mount Gay Rum blend Bonsucro (Bon- So – Crow) accredited
•Calypso Legend David Michael Rudder Awarded CARICOM’s Top Honor

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

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•CARICOM Heads meeting in Suriname
•India, Dominican Republic Hold 2nd Foreign Office Consultations To Review Bilateral Ties
•Saint Lucia To Host 2023 Annual Caribbean Development Bank Meeting
•Jamaican Born Nurse, Sandra Lindsay To Receive Presidential Medal Of Freedom
•Dozens Of Whales Found Dead On Anegada

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, July 4, 2022.

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•US Distributes $92 Million To Soccer Corruption Victims
•Crypto Hedge Fund Headquartered In British Virgin Islands Ordered By Court To Liquidate
•Invest St Vincent And Grenadines Gets Help From Caribbean Development Bank
•Antigua Parliament To Debate Changes To Abortion Legislation
•Mighty Sparrow To Be Honored With Special Day In Grenada

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, July 1, 2022.

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•British Virgin Islands Finance Minister seeks to cut BVI’s over-reliance on financial services
•Leeward Islands Airlines Pilots Association slams St. Vincent’s prime minister over LIAT statement
•University of the Virgin Islands Cuts Ribbon on Medical Simulation Center on St. Croix
•Work In Progress On Jamaica’s First Underwater Sculpture Park
•Republic of Brazil offers scholarships for undergraduates from Antigua and Barbuda
•Aurora University Launched In Anguilla

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, June 30, 2022.

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•51 Migrants Die After Trailer Abandoned In Texas Heat
•Exxon Guyana Pays US Office Over $2B In Past Two Years
•Jamaica Exports To Main Trading Partners Increase 14 Per Cent
•Bahamas Prime Minister Wants Sanctions Against Venezuela Lifted As Energy Prices Continue To Rise
•Virgin Islander Aliyah Boston Named Collegiate Woman Athlete Of The Year

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

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•OAS Reports Moderately Or Severely Food Insecure In The Americas
•Antigua & Canada To Partner On Food Security & Climate Change
•Jaxport Renews Puerto Rico Shipping Connection
•Bankline’s Crypto ATM Operators Expanding Services To Puerto Rico
•Trinidadian Canadian Mishael Morgan Is First Black Woman To Win Best Actress At Daytime Emmys

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

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•Baroness Scotland Reappointed To Complete Term Of Office As Commonwealth Secretary-General
•Newcomer Ousts Longtime Prime Minister In Grenada Elections
•National Monument Unveiled In London In Tribute To Caribbean Migrants
•CARPHA Gets Support To Strengthen Its COVID-19 Pandemic Response
•World’s Largest Bacteria Discovered In Guadeloupe

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, June 27, 2022.

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•Commonwealth Nations Meet In Rwanda
•Port Hamilton Selling $18.8 Million Worth Of Platinum Catalyst, A Critical Commodity In Oil Refining
•Guyana Losing Big From 75% Cost Oil Exxon Deducts
•EU To Help Vaccine Production In Latin America And Caribbean Countries
•Puerto Rico Tourism Co. launches $800K ‘Isla Aventura’ campaign

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, June 24, 2022.

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• Anguilla Government’s Goal Is To Divest Some Of Its Interests In National Commercial Bank Of Anguilla
• Jamaica Reports Increased Investment Interest From Middle East In Caribbean
• PAHO Urges Greater Cooperation To Boost Regional Self-Sufficiency In Medicines
• World Bank Approves Funds To Strengthen Primary Health Care In Haiti

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

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•United Nations World Food Program Warns Whole Continent Is On The Move
•Caribbean Policy Development Centre Call For Reassessment Of CARIFORUM EU Economic Partnership
•St. Kitts Nevis Passport A Favorite In The United Arab Emirate
•Dominica Hosts French West Indies Mission As Part Of Efforts To Increase Foreign Direct Investment
•North Carolina Police Department Takes Recruiting Efforts To Puerto Rico

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

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•Businessman With Assets In BVI And USVI Puts Up $500,000 Corporate Security Bond For Former BVI Premier Andrew Fahie
•Caribbean Leaders Meet US President Biden & Vice President Harris On Climate, Economy, And Food Security
•Cuba Holds Traditional Chinese Medicine Expo
•Jamaica Elected As Vice President Of The 77th United Nations General Assembly
•Fifth Haitian Judge Nominated To Oversee Moise Assassination Probe
•Caribbean Residency Program Offers Foreign Workers Chance To Soak Up Caribbean Sun

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, June 13, 2022.

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•USVI Refinery Owners Fail To Pay Debt Of $5.6 Million To Limetree Bay Terminals And Are Cut Off From Services
•Mexico To Urge Lifting Cuba Trade Embargo At Americas Summit
•Antigua And Barbuda: PM Gaston Browne To Attend 9th Summit Of Americas
•United Nations Academic Impact Welcomes The UWI To Its Global Network
•Jamaica-Born Sandra Samuels Becomes First Black Mayor Of Wolverhampton In The UK
•Tobago Recruitment For Cruise Line Continues On Thursday

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

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•Haiti Is First In The Caribbean With Suspected Monkeypox Case
•Caricom And OAS Sending Election Observer Missions For June 23 Grenada Election Polls
•Canadians Explore Deeper To Unearth Bigger Gold Find In Guyana
•Jamaica Senate Approves Central Bank Digital Currency
•Trinidad And Tobago Government Announces 10% Cut In UWI Funding
•World Association Of Basketball Coaches Instructor To Conduct Coaching Program In Dominica

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, June 6, 2022.

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•US Drops Cuban Flight Restrictions
•Thousands Of Jamaicans To Be Recruited By Cruise Lines
•Caribbean Development Bank’s Preparing Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises For Listing On Barbados Stock Market
•Thousands Have Applied For Immigration Amnesty In Antigua
•Lack Of Water In Puerto Rico Town Sparks Federal Lawsuit

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, June 2, 2022.

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•Former BVI Premier Fahie Set For July Trial Date
•Trinidad And Tobago PM Vows To Conduct Comprehensive Review Of Oil And Gas Tax Regime
•Biopharmaceutical Industry Is A Pillar Of Puerto Rico’s Economy
•Guyana, Barbados Collaborate On Healthier School Meals
•Dreadlocks, Wigs & Braids Approved For Use In Anguilla’s Schools
•Sandals Resorts Investment To Boost Saint Lucia’s Tourism

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

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•Guyana’s Oil Critical For Exxon’s Increased Global Production
•St. Martin’s Princess Juliana International Airport Celebrates Successful Debt Refinancing Transaction
•Jamaica Trade Information Portal To Be Updated And Expanded
•New E-Commerce Platform- Payserv Launches In Antigua
•Dominica State College Opens Confucius Classroom
•Former West Indies Captain Daren Sammy Receives Prestigious Pakistan Award

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

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•$120M Yacht Linked To Oligarch Appears In Antigua
•Bolivarian Alliance For The Peoples Of Our America Condemns U.S. Exclusion Policy Ahead Of 2022 Americas Summit
•ASSEMBLY Of Caribbean People Wants Caricom Heads To Boycott Summit Of The Americas
•Day Of Action Against Blockade On Cuba In Several Countries
•National Rums Jamaica Looking To Expand Sugarcane Cultivation
•The Americas Has A Shortfall Of 600,000 Health Professionals

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, May 30, 2022.

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•NOAA Predicts Above Normal 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season
•Summit Of Americas: US Congresswoman Waters Urges President Biden To Advance Financial Access For The Caribbean
•World Bank Approves US$25 Million For Grenada
•Trinidad And Tobago, Guyana Sign MOU To Help Each Other Grow
•International Activists Launch Global Campaign Ahead Of Exxon Mobil Guyana Permit
•Youngest Black US Law School Graduate Rewarded With Trip To Grenada

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, May 27, 2022.

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•Most Caribbean Nations Planning To Attend Summit Of The Americas
•Former Premier Of The Virgin Islands Granted New Bail Offer
•Jamaica Reserved $1.07 Billion For Production Incentive Program
•Crowley Opens LNG Terminal In Puerto Rico
•Puerto Rico Chamber Of Commerce To Host Bizcon Expo ’22 June 9-10

Here’s a look at today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

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•Barbados Prime Minister Mottley On 2022 TIME List of World’s Most Influential People
•Columbia New Major Non-NATO Ally
•Jamaica Says Russian Firm Rusal Making Consistent Payments on Tax Bill
•T&T’s Petrotrin Can Be Made Available to Refine Guyana’s Oil Say T&T Prime Minister Rowley
•Peru Sues Oil Company for US$4.5B Over 12,000 Barrels of Spilled Crude
•USVI Frenchman's Reef Hotel Reopening This Fall After Long Hiatus

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

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•British Virgin Islands Plans To Make Self-Governance Assessment Report Public
•MOU Signed Between Guyana, Antigua, And Barbuda On Economic Cooperation
•Jamaica Agriculture Ministry Provides $10-Million Feed Subsidy For Bee Farmers
•Trinidad And Tobago PM Says Time To Get Serious On Regional Food Security
•Elon Musk Visits Brazil’s Bolsonaro To Discuss Amazon Plans

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, May 23, 2022.

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•US Lawmakers Reach Consensus On Puerto Rico Status Bill
•European Investment Bank Announces New Support For COVID-19 Impacted Saint Lucia Businesses
•Green Climate Fund Board Adopt Simplified Approval Process And Programming Dialogue For Caribbean
•Grenada Launch National Cyber Security Incident Response Team
•What Is Monkeypox And Where Is It Spreading?
•Barbados PM Mottley Extends Congrats To Rihanna And A$AP Rocky On The Birth Of Their Son

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, May 20, 2022.

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•PAHO Director Urges Countries To “Take Stock Of Numbers And Act” As COVID Cases Rise
•Intelligence Agency Wary Of Islamic Radicalization In Trinidad And Tobago
•USVI Governor Appeals To US Lawmakers For Help With Reopening St. Croix Refinery
•India President Kovind Arrives In Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
•Cuba Boosts Ecotourism At Island Keys
•Sky Cana To Link Puerto Plata With Miami, Cuba And Puerto Rico

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, May 19, 2022.

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• Cuba Terms U.S. Announcement Of De-Escalation “Limited Step”
• CARICOM Fails To Get Consensus On Candidate For Commonwealth Secretary-General
• U.S. Department Of Commerce Invests $5 Million For Construction Of New Asphalt Plant In Puerto Rico
• US Virgin Islands Governor To Testify Before U.S. House Committee On Natural Resources
• Barbadian To Chair UNESCO Task Force
• US Hearings Concludes: UFOs A National Threat To Be Taken Seriously

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

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•Antigua And Barbuda Government To Hold Consultations On Legalizing Abortion
•St. Maarten signs MOU with Royal Caribbean Group to secure up to 1000 jobs on board its ships
•Saint Lucia Gets Over $18 Million From Taiwan For Constituency Projects
•Jamaica Invites Investment By Indian Pharmaceutical Companies
•Barbados Tourism Stakeholders Take Action To Address A Decline In Workers In The Sector
•Musical Collaboration Between Elite Island Resorts And Reggae Star Causion Spotlights Antigua

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

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•President Of The Republic Of India Arrives In Jamaica
•Date Set Grenada’s Next General Elections
•Barbados Decision To Be Made Soon On New IMF Program
•St. Maarten Princess Juliana International Airport Announces Successful Debt Refinancing Transaction
•US Supreme Court Rules Puerto Ricans Don't Have Constitutional Right To Some Federal Benefits
•Heineken Saint Lucia Ltd. Steps Up Further To Advance Recycling Efforts On Island
•Cuba Committed To Green Development Despite Pandemic, Sanctions

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, May 16, 2022.

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•Sources Say Brazil’s President Bolsonaro Planning to skip Americas Summit hosted by Biden
•China Changes Its Latin America Lending Practices
•Jamaica’s Central Bank Digital Currency Phased Rollout Underway
•USDA Investing $19.8M in USVI/ PR Watershed Infrastructure Projects to Benefit Rural Areas
•Antigua and Barbuda to Host the 32nd Green Climate Fund Board Meeting
•Cuba holds Latin American, Caribbean Theater Season

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, May 12, 2022.

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•Mexican President Threatens To Boycott Summit Of The Americas
•Iran’s President Says Oil Exports Have Doubled Since August
•US Vows To Redouble Efforts For Global Response, Vaccination Ahead Of 2nd COVID-19 Summit
•Haitian Gang Leader Charged In Kidnapping Of US Missionaries
•Barbados Government & IMF Team Discuss 7th Extended Fund Facility Review
•Caribbean Immigrant Makes History As Next US White House Press Secretary

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, May 11, 2022.

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•Air Conditioner Suspected In Deaths Of Americans At Bahamas Resort
•US Charges Third Suspect In Assassination Of Haiti’s Moise
•Caricom Wants Inclusive Summit Of The Americas
•Guyana Signs Air Services Agreement With Saudi Arabia
•New US$500 Million Regional Conglomerate On The Horizon
•Barbados Wins Two Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum Industry Awards

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

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Caribbean Headlines

•3 US Tourists Die at Bahamas Hotel
•UWI Vice Chancellor calls for UK to keep its hands off BVI
•Mexican president urges US to share burden of immigration issue
•India’s President Ko-vind to visit Jamaica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines May 15 to 21
•TelevisaUnivision To Sell Puerto Rico Stations As Part Of Streaming Acquisition
•PAHO Establishes High-Level Commission on Mental Health and COVID-19
•Jamaica’s Health Ministry Takes Action To Remove Trans Fats From Local Foods

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, May 9, 2022.

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•US Attorney’s Office Rejects BVI Premier Fahie’s Claim To Diplomatic Immunity
•US’ Caribbean American Veep Proposes Annual Meeting With Caribbean Leaders
•Head Of Puerto Rico’s Gaming Regulator Resigns Amid Scandal
•First Tornado To Hit Puerto Rico In Three Years Causes Damage In Arecibo
•Jamaica Stock Exchange Partners With Ghana Stock Exchange
•Trinidad’s Terri Lyons’s Anime Video Up For International Awards

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

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Caribbean Headlines

•UK Seeks Direct Control Of British Virgin Islands Following Premiers Fahie’s Arrest By U.S. Authorities
•Trinidad And Tobago, United Kingdom Discuss Collaboration On Wind Farms
•Royal Caribbean To Recruit In Antigua/Barbuda For Cruise Jobs
•UWI Appoints First Female Principal At St Augustine Campus
•Antigua And Barbuda Agrees To Invest US$75M In 2 Years To The UWI Five Island Campus

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, May 2, 2022.

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•Oversight, Appropriations, And Partnership Top Agenda For U.S. And Caribbean Lawmakers
•IMF Says Guyana On Track For 47.2 % 2022 GDP Growth
•Jamaica Reports Increased Earnings From U.S. Exports
•U.S. Coast Guard Intercepts $12 Million In Cocaine Off Puerto Rico
•Grenada Prime Minister Mitchell Will Soon Ask Governor-General To Dissolve Parliament
•Protesters Call For Reparations As Royal Family Visits St. Vincent & The Grenadines
•Trinidadian Dr Rhonda McEwen First Black Woman President At A Toronto University

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, April 25, 2022.

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•U.S., Panama Sign Bilateral Agreement On Migration Cooperation
•U.S. Congressional Delegation Prioritizes Financial Access For Caribbean Communities
•Caribbean Development Bank Supports Procurement Reform In The Eastern Caribbean
•Amazon Web Services Opens Puerto Rico Office To Support Cloud Computing Growth
•UWI Professor Re-Elected As Chair Of UN Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination
•Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) 11th Edition Of Jazz N’ Creole Returns

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, April 22, 2022.

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•Russian Seeks Help From Brazil With Crippling Sanctions Over Ukraine
•Rwanda President Wraps Up Barbados Visit Citing ‘Huge’ African Interest In The Caribbean
•ICE Moves To Protect Non-Citizen Caribbean Immigrants With Serious Mental Health Disorders
•Jamaica Census Day Is September 12
•Antigua And Barbuda Sign Air Service Agreement With France
•INOXCVA Awarded Contract To Set Up Mini LNG Terminal For Caribbean LNG In Antigua
•Guyana To Test Wheat Production
•Mass Sea Urchin Die-Off In USVI, Several Other Caribbean Islands

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, April 18, 2022.

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•St. Croix Refinery Could Play Key Role In Supplying U.S. With Oil
•British Virgin Islands Electricity Rate Reduction Being Discussed
•United Arab Emirates To Donate 2 Solar Powered Desalination Plants To St. Kitts And Nevis
•Exxonmobil Warns 3rd Oil Project Could Drive Away Fish, Unleash Toxic Effects
•New Project Opens Doors For Greater Movement Of Skilled Persons In CARICOM
•Companies Explore Weeklong Jamaica Only Cruises
•Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation To Host Annual Spring Golf Classic At Miami Beach Golf Club

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, April 14, 2022.

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•Dominican Republic Starts Work On Border Wall With Haiti | Global Development
•President Of Rwanda Arrives Wednesday In Jamaica For 3-Day State Visit
•Antigua And Barbuda Opens Its First Honorary Consulate In The Principality Of Monaco
•Canada-Caricom Relations Poised To Get Stronger
•U.S. President Biden Administration Officials Call For Puerto Rican Families To Sign Up For The American Rescue Plan’s Expanded Child Tax Credit
•American Airlines Is Expanding Its Antigua Flights

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

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· Moise Murder: Haiti Probe Going Nowhere, But US Investigation Making Headway

· Ukraine War Drives Global Food Prices To New All Time High

· Suriname government to implement temporary fuel subsidy

· US Virgin Islands Waives Visas for Caribbean Nationals

· Caribbean Hotel Tourism Association to focus on boosting intra-regional travel

· Antigua’s PM tests positive for COVID-19

· MGI Puerto Rico invests $10M to expand into Dominican Republic airports

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, April 11, 2022.

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•USVI Government Successfully Refinanced Sale of Government Bonds to Shore Up Its Government Employees’ Retirement System
•Rihanna Featured on Forbes’ Billionaires List in A First for Barbados
•Two Medicinal Cannabis Licenses Issued to GROW Antigua & Barbuda
•Europe eyes Trinidad and Tobago Cocoa Market
•Jamaica Stands to Benefit from Special Economic Zones Investment
•Plans Underway to Adopt Kweyol in Saint Lucia Schools Fully

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, April 7, 2022.

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•Western Union, Haitian Ex-Presidents Face Revived Suit
•Dominica-Flagged Vessel Sinks in Mariupol After Russian Attack
•IMF Calls For $15 Billion This Year to Manage Long-Term Risks Of COVID
•Antigua To Serve as Hub for Banana Trade
•Grenada Cooperative Nutmeg Association Adding New Markets for Its Products
•Major Boost for Guyana’s Cricket Tourism

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

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•China Extends Belt and Road Initiative in Latin America
•Antigua And Barbuda Department of Environment Signs MOU With WOTA Corporation
•Bahama’s Sign $9m Financing Deal for Renewable Energy Reform
•Jamaica Will Benefit from Accession to Patent Cooperation Treaty
•University Of the West Indies, United Nations Development Program Form Agreement for Blue Economy
•Saint Vincent & The Grenadines Volcano Monitoring Equipment Vandalized

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

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•United States to Invest Us $30 Million In Jamaica
•Dominica Regains Ownership of Sole Electricity Company
•St. Lucia Seeks Full Membership at Caribbean Court of Justice
•The OECS Assembly’s 6th Sitting Shifts Environmental Sustainability into High Gear
•Direct Flights from Us Mainland to BVI Expected Soon — Premier
•C&W Brings Paramount+ To 15 New Markets in The Caribbean

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, March 31, 2022.

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•El Salvador: State of Emergency After 62 Gang Killings in a Day
•Jamaica Reports Success in Anti-Crime Measures
•Jamaica moving to full independence from British crown
•Barbados Embassy in United Arab Emirates officially opens
•British Virgin Islands to Reduce All Customs Duties to 5% and Slash Oil Import Tax by 50%
•Grenada commits to ambitious global 30×30 conservation target
•PAHO Calls for Increased Investments in Tuberculosis Services
•St. Kitts Music Festival Is Back After Two-Year Hiatus

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, March 28, 2022.

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•Seven U.S. Members of Congress Call on US President Biden to Withdraw Support for Haiti’s Henry
•Russians Have $3b Of Assets in Bahamas, Central Bank Says
•Barbados Suspends Imports of Live Birds, Poultry and Poultry Products From US, Canada
•Bahamas And Cayman Islands in Talks for Shared Tourism Products
•Grenada Launches 473 Connect Program
•Puerto Rican Rapper “Daddy Yankee” Bids Farewell to Music

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, March 21, 2022.

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•Antigua to Propose the Creation of A Citizenship by Investment Program Regulatory Commission
•Rihanna’s Company May Be Listed on Stock Exchange
•Ratings Firm Gives Govt. Of USVI Refinancing Plan to Secure Its Retirement System Stable Outlook
•Jamaica Conglomerate Eyes Expansion into Barbados
•Clorox: Puerto Rico Plant Achieves Zero-Waste Status
•MOU Signed Between Saint Lucia and Taiwan Nurses Association
•World’s oldest rum distillery sponsors 49th British Virgin Islands Spring Regatta
•Jamaica Entertainment Sector Reopens March 18

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, March 18, 2022.

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•China Growing Military and Economic Presence in Latin America and The Caribbean
•Commonwealth Of Dominica and The Syrian Arab Republic Establish Diplomatic Relations
•Haiti’s Health Professionals Go on Strike Over Kidnappings, Up 180% In Last Year
•Jamaica To Attract More Investments in Infrastructure
•USVI Government Employee Retirement System Seeks Zoning for Construction of New Hotel In St. Thomas
•French Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago: Improve Business Climate
•Trini Singer, Actor, Kendall Joseph Lands Spot on Reading Rainbow Reboot
•Antigua Sailing Week: Launches Women on Water

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, March 17, 2022.

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•Government Of Jamaica Providing $2 Billion To Assist Persons Most Impacted by High Gas And Energy Prices
•USVI Government Installing 110 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Push Away from Fossil Fuel
•Belize Secures US$25 Million From the World Bank For Climate-Resilient Agriculture
•First Rums Ready at New Bahamas Distillery Company
•Ocyonbio, Biosimilar Solutions to Begin Manufacturing In Puerto Rico
•Fifa Suspend Russia from International Competition
•His Royal Highness the Prince Of Wales Launches Climate Action Scholarships For Small Island Nation Students

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

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•Puerto Rico Exits Bankruptcy
•CARICOM Heads Approve Enhanced Cooperation Protocol
•Sanctions Hitting Russian Business in The Bahamas
•Barbadian Consumers to Pay Less Land Tax, Get VAT Ease, and Cheaper Fuel Effective Wednesday
•Cruise Ship Carrying Thousands Runs Aground
•BVI And USVI Agree to Reciprocal Certification For Commercial Vessels
•Bill That Addresses Haiti Anti-Crime Oversight Goes to US President Biden
•Caribbean Premier League 2022 To Feature Women's Tournament Alongside Men's

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

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•Caribbean Citizenship Programs Could Be Under Threat From EU
•South American Nations Push to Exclude Fertilizer from Russia Sanctions
•Dominica and China sign agreement to modernize agricultural sector
•Reforms for Grenada’s public transport sector on horizon
•World Bank Country Director Pledges Increased Support for Haiti
•Antiguan Economist Awarded by US University
•International Surfing Association 2022 World StandUp Paddleboard Championship in Puerto Rico

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, March 14, 2022.

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• US To Name Colombia a Major Non-NATO Ally
• Indian Nationals Human Smuggling Ring Discovered in Sint Maarten
• St. Kitts Nevis Federation Partnering with Taiwan to Realize UN Sustainable Development Goal 12
• Jamaica- Russia Trade Probed After CARICOM Meeting
• Appeals Court Hears Arguments on Stay for Puerto Rico Plan of Adjustment
• Jamaica Debt-To-GDP Ratio to Fall To 96 Percent
• Trinidad And Tobago Jimmy October Ready for Texas South by Southwest Festival

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, March 11, 2022.

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•CARICOM Heads of Government Issue Statement on Russian Invasion Of Ukraine And Racist Treatment Of Black Refugees
•Oil Prices Spiked by War in Ukraine May Gravely Damage Small Island Economies
•“Too Soon to Lower Our Guard”, Warns PAHO Director As Pandemic Reaches Two-Year Mark
•Jamaica To Introduce New $2,000 Banknote
•Hartford Public Schools Recruiting Teachers from Puerto Rico
•Mary J. Blige, Bobby Brown, Mike Epps Headline Soul Beach Music Festival in Aruba
•Duolingo Launches Haitian Creole Course

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

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•US imposes ban on oil, natural gas and coal from Russia
•Venezuela Frees Jailed American As Discussions Ensue On Deal To Replace Russian Oil
•Maritime Consultant Warns Of Caribbean Backlash From Sanctions Against Russian Superyacht Owners
•US Assistant Secretary of State Visiting Haiti for Talks with Govt. Leaders
•Puerto Rico scraps debt restructuring deal for power company
•Jamaica’s Public Sector Compensation Restructuring to Cost More Than $100 Billion Over Three Years
•British Virgin Islands Government seeking Climate Change Trust Fund board nominees
•Caribbean Airlines resumes flights to Curacao

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

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•Venezuela Could Be Fill-in for Russian Oil, But Critics Fear Aiding Maduro
•Russian tourists evacuated from Cuba on charter flights
•Chinese FM hails China- Latin America and the Caribbean cooperation
•Dominica, Syria Establish Diplomatic Relations
•Dubai Chamber launches new guide examining economic potential in Latin America
•Human Trafficking Education Campaign launching soon in Barbados
•Sandals Resorts International makes exploratory visit to Dominican Republic

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

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•Antigua and Barbuda told to secure entryways against Russians
•C&W Communications Provides Free Mobile Calling To Ukraine
•United Arab Emirates supports Dominican Republic’s efforts to be regional logistics hub in Central America, Caribbean
•CARICOM leaders pledged support for incumbent Commonwealth Secretary General
•Regional Partners unite to tackle obesity as new global report shows Caribbean ranking high in obesity
•Jamaican Born Jazz Great Dr. Monty Alexander To Mark 50th Year Of Performance At Blues Alley, D.C.

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, March 7, 2022.

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•CARICOM Leaders Urged to Seize on Global Climate Change Agenda
•C&W Communications Commits To Lower Roaming Rates For Caricom Countries
•U.S. to Process Some Visas in Cuba After 4-Year Hiatus
•VIDOJ Reaches $3 Million Settlement In Methyl Bromide Poisoning Of Tourists
•Guyana President Wants Region To Produce Vaccines For COVID-19, Other Illnesses
•Jamaican Government to Name Highway in Honor of Harry Belafonte
•Beef Island Airport in British Virgin Islands to become regional hub

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, March 4, 2022.

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•Dominicans Turn Over to Haiti Ex-Cop Sought in Moïse Slaying
•CARICOM leaders make progress on CARICOM Single Market and Economy implementation
•3,000 Ukrainian Tourists Stranded in Dominican Republic, Short of Cash
•Conflict In Eastern Europe Could Negatively Impact Global Food Security
•Insects: A future source of valuable animal feed in the Caribbean
•Study finds corals can be ‘trained’ to tolerate heat stress
•Jamaica Launch New Certification In Hotel Industry
•Antigua and Barbuda to Host Royal Ocean Racing Club Caribbean 600 For Next Four Years

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, March 3, 2022.

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•Underwater Maintenance Crew Bodies Recovered After Trinidad & Tobago Pipeline Accident
•Antigua Barbuda Prime Minister Browne Wants CARICOM Single Market and Economy Implementation Gaps Closed
•Historic Vote – NYC Confirms Barbados-Born as First-Ever Counsel
•Jamaica Business Development Corporation Establishing Essential Oil Incubator
•Berklee In Puerto Rico 2022 Is Now Accepting Applications
•Grenada wins in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2022
•Spirit Airlines Just Launched Another New Route to Puerto Rico

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

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•United States and Colombia Conduct Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise in Caribbean Sea
•US recommends Americans in Russia leave ‘immediately’
•Africans Say Ukrainian Authorities Hindered Them From Fleeing
•Exxon defends throwing limited insurance coverage to Guyana
•Regional leaders call for elimination of roaming charges in CARICOM as telcos agree to reduce the cost
•Caribbean Travel Marketplace Is Coming to Puerto Rico
•Olympic body calls for Russia to be excluded from sports

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

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•Ukraine’s Pres. Zelensky Emerges as Global Hero in Ukraine’s Battle Against Russia
•Puerto Rican Soldiers Activated a Year Ago Are Mobilized to Poland
•US Cutting Off Russia’s Central Bank from US Dollar Transactions
•Jamaica’s Ministry Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Issue Statement on Russia’s Military Action Against Ukraine
•Antigua PM Tells Residents to Brace for Higher Food and Petroleum Costs Due To Russia-Ukraine Conflict
•BA.2 Subvariant of Omicron Detected in Puerto Rico
•OECS Congratulates the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court on Its 55th Anniversary
•Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Announce Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, And Haitian Humanitarian Organization FOKAL As 2022 Honorees

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, February 28, 2022.

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•CARICOM condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine
•Barbados Prime Minister Mottley calls on Russia to cease hostilities
•Cuba blames U.S. for the crisis in Ukraine
•Government of Jamaica Working to Evacuate Students in Ukraine
•Royal Grenada Police Force Launch Records Management Information System
•U.S. Virgin Islands Experiencing 'Unusual Die-Off' of Sea Urchins'
•Governments of U.S. Virgin Islands and St. Kitts and Nevis Address Plastic Pollution
•US Virgin Islander Aliyah Boston Now Record Holder For Most Consecutive Double-Doubles in Southeastern Conference Women's Basketball

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, February 25, 2022.

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•Haiti Police Open Fire on Demonstrators; Journalist Killed
•Leader of Haitian advocacy group urges two-year transition government
•United Nations House in Jamaica to Be Completed In The New Fiscal Year
•Jamaica Continues Work on Global Services Skills Project
•US Virgin Islands Announces Study to Support Economic Recovery and Development' in the Territory
•OECS Call for Applications for Eastern Caribbean Green Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program
•Liberty Puerto Rico reported $1.5 billion in revenue for ‘21
•Grenada Carnival returns after a 2-year break
•The Brix Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott International, newest hotel in Trinidad and Tobago.

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, February 24, 2022.

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•Colombia Decriminalizes Abortion in First 24 Weeks
•Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum leaders to cooperate on natural gas development
•Atlantic LNG restructuring will bring more revenue for Trinidad and Tobago
•Puerto Rico begins phasing out their 3G networks
•Antigua Host Members of the International Steering Committee for the Centre of Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy (COBE)
•Jamaica Budgets $142 Million To Bolster Country’s Resilience to Climate Change
•U.S. Virgin Islands to Relax COVID-19 Restrictions for More Cruise Ships Visits

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, February 23, 2022

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•Dominican Republic begins building border wall with Haiti
•Cubans Protest in Havana as Costa Rica Tightens Visa Requirements
•Dominica's government has ordered its CBI agents not to promote visa-free travel to the European Union or the United Kingdom
•CARICOM to train Antigua and Barbuda Immigration Officials on the procedures for movement of CARICOM Nationals
•United States provides $472K to help restore iconic Elbow Reef Lighthouse in the Bahamas
•Jamaica allocates $321.9 Million To Complete Activities Under Montego Bay Waterfront Protection Project

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

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•US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eases travel warning covering cruise ships
•US Virgin Islands Gets $5.1 Million US Federal Grant for Passenger Ferry Service Between St. Thomas and St. John
•Development Bank of Jamaica Provide $9.5 Billion In Loans To Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
•Saint Lucia Among Beneficiaries of Project To Support Sargassum Seaweed Solution
•European Union earmarks US$170B to counter China’s influence in Africa
•US Virgins Islands Proud of Native Aliyah Boston who Ties Southeastern Conference Record With 19th Straight Double-Double in Victory Game

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, February 21, 2022.

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•Protests grow in Puerto Rico amid demands for higher wages
•Haitian garment workers protest to demand higher wages
•IMF Gives High Marks for Antigua and Barbuda’s Economic Recovery
•Jamaica Earmarks $2.7 Billion for Border Patrol Vessels And Equipment
•Guyana to build two large hydro power plants in coming years
•Puerto Rico set to host PGA TOUR event, top golf pros
•Motherland Festival In The Capital Of Reggaeton, San Juan, PR set for April 23, 24 2022

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, February 18, 2022.

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•Curacao: No more options to deport Venezuelans
•Haiti PM Henry Denies Any Involvement in Moise Murder
•Haiti Aid Conference Brings $600 Million in Pledges
•Jamaica’s National HIV/AIDS Response Project Receives $1 Billion
•Dominican President Removes All COVID-19 Restrictions
•Saint Lucia Experiencing Delays in Importation of Brown Sugar
•Guyana Oil And Gas Training Center Under Construction At Lusignan
•Antigua Reveals Details Of Amnesty For Non-Nationals
•Edgar Berlanga Proud To Represent NYC & Puerto Rico In Super Middleweight March Bout On ESPN

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, February 17, 2022.

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•Caribbean Court of Justice accepted into the International Consortium for Court Excellence
•Puerto Rico House approves funds to repay bondholders
•MPC Caribbean Clean Energy reports US$597,000 fourth-quarter earnings
•Jamaica Southern Plains Agri Project Allocated $1.3B
•Haiti and the Dominican Republic get organized in the fight against cattle theft
•PAHO Delivers 100 million COVAX Vaccine Doses To Latin America and the Caribbean
•Caribbean Airlines Offering Layaway Plan for Travel Tickets

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, February 16, 2022.

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•Barbados and Guyana explore investment opportunities
•Haiti Government to request $1.9 billion in aid from the international community
•Factories Corporation of Jamaica Plans To Spend $1.1 Billion On Capital Projects
•Saint Vincent and the Grenadines PM Warns Overseas Child Minding Jobs Could Lead to Human Trafficking
•National Labor Relations Board and USVI Government Settle Divi Carina Bay Casino Union Lawsuit
•CARICOM issue Statement on Ukrainian Border situation
•St. Maarten parade preparation for carnival is in full swing

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, February 15, 2022.

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•Trinidad Leads Caribbean in COVID-19 Deaths
•St. Maarten’s Prime Minister Jacobs Isolated After Testing Positive
•CARICOM Secretariat accelerate action plans for Region’s digital transformation
•20 finalists including 4 Caribbean Nationals announced for Commonwealth Youth Awards 2022
•Jamaica’s Disabilities Act Takes Effect Today Monday, February 14
•Guyana rolls out new $2,000 banknote
•Clemson Opens Spring Season in The Bahamas
•Television Drama ‘HSI: Puerto Rico’ Underway

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, February 14, 2022.

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•Former St. Maarten Member of Parliament Sentenced To 40 Months in Prison For Tax Crimes
•UK Govt. vows to keep watch on Guyana Procurement System
•Factory Workers in Haiti on Strike for Higher Wages
•Inter-American Development Bank sets record funding in 2021
•United Nations Development Program and Government of Dominica support preservation of indigenous Kalinago communities

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, February 11, 2022.

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•Work Under Way to Develop Super COVID-19 Vaccine
•Saint Lucia Prime Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19
•Martinique Police Make Arrests In Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Certificates
•Medicaid Financing and the U.S. Territories: Updates under The Build Back Better Act
•Guyanese passports, citizenship in high demand
•Dominican Republic suspends indefinitely the issuance of ID cards to “Haitian” border dwellers
•Barbados wins Energy Globe award
•William & Kate to Tour Caribbean as Part of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

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

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•Venezuelan President Maduro demand probe into death of Venezuelan baby at sea by T&T Coast Guard
•Guyana gives its EPA thousands to monitor billion-dollar oil operation
•Latin America Nations Slam French Auction of Pre-Hispanic Artifacts
•US Lawmaker Takes Aim at Puerto Rico as Crypto Tax Haven
•Argentina leader, Barbados Prime Minister Mottley agree on cooperation
•‘No to the IMF’: Thousands Protest in Argentina Against Debt Deal
•Another global Gold Award for the UWI

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, February 9, 2022

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•US House of Reps. Passes Debt Relief Bill for Caribbean Nations
•Fugitive cruise ships seized in the Bahamas reports
•Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited to Undertake Multi-Million Dollar Development Project
•Biden administration promises 'a year of action' in renewables for Puerto Rico
•Barbados & Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization to strengthen relations
•Puerto Rico Receives in Extradition the Leader of The Dominican Drug Traffic Ring
•Antiguan Sailor to receive honor from Queen Elizabeth II this week

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

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•Cuba seeks to revitalize sugar industry
•USVI & Puerto Rico to benefit from US$1.4B federal program
•Cruise CEO resigns after ship flees to Bahamas to evade US warrant
•Antigua Barbuda Prime Minister says US$200 million bond on international market fully subscribed
•Visiting British envoy to St. Kitts Nevis discusses trade opportunities, security
•Major League Baseball names first umpire from Puerto Rico
•Movie shot in Nevis set for Valentine’s Day release

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, February 7, 2022.

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•Cubans condemn 60-year-long U.S. embargo
•Maritime Pact Could Bring $2.3 Billion to the USVI
•Head of board overseeing Puerto Rico finances to step down
•Governor Pierluisi says Puerto Rico no longer facing ‘any significant fiscal challenges’
•Caribbean Development Bank Projects 9.1 Percent Regional Economic Growth In 2022
•Bob Marley’s family goes live for his Roots 77 birthday

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, February 4, 2022.

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•Jamaican-American Woman Among US Supreme Court Nominees
•USVI Senate Supports Bill Refinancing Gov't Debt to Fund Gov't Employees' Retirement System
•Rule Change Could Make V.I. Vital To Global Supply Chain
•Florida Blue Cross Taps Puerto Rico Market
•Caribbean Urged To Brace For La Nina Weather Patterns
•Former Antigua Jolly Beach staff to picket Parliament
•Rihanna Is Pregnant With First Baby

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

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•Peruvian Judge bars oil executives from leaving country after oil spill
•PAHO Says COVID-19 Threatens Growth, Development of Children
•Trinidad and Tobago approaches 20,000 active covid19 cases
•USVI Governor Seeks Elimination 10 Percent Match Funding Required by US Federal Emergency Management Agency
•Jamaica’s Public-Private Partnership PPPs Earn International Recognition
•Grenada and United Nations sign new 5-year Regional Cooperation Framework
•900 get jobs as Bahama’s Sandals Resort reopens

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, January 31, 2022.

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•Antigua Prime Minister says U.S. should boost financing to Caribbean nations
•Cuba Wants Biden to Normalize Relations with the Island
•Honduras Inaugurates First Female President, Harris Vows Closer U.S. Ties
•Jamaica Local Government Elections Postponed for A Further 12 Months
•94% of Puerto Rico’s restaurants increased food prices to pay increased minimum wage
•From UAE To the Bahamas, 11 Countries That Have No Income Tax

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, January 28, 2022.

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• US CDC Adds 5 More Caribbean Destinations To Covid High Risk List
• PAHO Sets Goal Of 70 Percent Vaccination Rate By Mid-2022
• Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation has Pledged $15 million to Climate Justice Groups
• Caribbean Nation of Saint Vincent Exports First Cargo of Medical Cannabis
• British Virgin Islands reclaims award for best offshore financial services
• St. Croix Limetree Bay Refinery Now Belongs to West Indies Petroleum
• Philadelphia Union signs Haitian D Anton Sorenson

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

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•LIAT cashless in St Maarten
•USVI Gov. Bryan Declares Territory Stronger Than Ever in Final Address Ahead of Reelection
•18-year-old poised to join Barbados Senate
•Jamaica Elections postponed again
•United States Southern Command General Makes Historic Visit to Jamaica
•President Joe Biden’s Puerto Rico allies alarmed over judicial pick
•Spanish Explorer Statue toppled in Puerto Rico before Spanish king’s visit

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, January 25, 2022.

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• Turkey arrests suspect in the assassination of Haitian president
• Barbados: Democratic Labour Party Leader Steps Down After Massive Election Defeat
• USVI Had Highest Number of Sex Trafficking Cases Handled by Feds in USA
• USVI Limetree Bay Refinery Extend Sale Deadline as West Indies Petroleum Fails to Close Deal
• Cruise Ship Changes Course After US Judge Orders Seizure
• Emirates airline signs agreement to promote tourism in the Bahamas
• Central Bank of Bahamas Launches Landmark ‘Sand Dollar’ Digital Currency
• Antonette Wemyss Gorman to be first female Chief of Defence Staff of the Jamaica Defence Force

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, January 24, 2022.

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· CARICOM Secretary-General congratulates re-elected Barbados Prime Minister

· US sanctions are losing their effectiveness

· UN Chief Says ‘Global Solidarity Is Missing in Action’

· Haiti’s Future Topic of Online Meeting Between Regional Leaders

· Spain’s Longtime News Service EFE Could Leave Cuba ‘Within Weeks’

· Bahamas: Regal British Colonial Hilton Hotel to Close

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, January 21, 2022.

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•Mia Mottley led Barbados Labor Party (BLP) wins all 30 seats again in Barbados
•Haitian Wanted in President’s Killing Extradited To US
•More Than One Thousand Pregnant Women In T&T Contract COVID-19
•Pan America Health Organization Recommends Rapid Antigen Testing
•University of the Virgin Islands, NASA To Host Global Outreach Program
•Taiwan, Saint Lucia Sign Agreement On Agriculture Cooperation

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, January 20, 2022.

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•Federal Judge Approves Plan to Resolve Puerto Rico’s Bankruptcy
•Barbados Election Challenge Dismissed – Elections Underway Today
•Barbados Senator Says of Antigua &Barbuda’s Liquidation Law to Save LIAT “Unfortunate”
•Vaccine Hesitancy: UN – Landmark New Study Shows Way Forward
•Inter-American Development Bank Program To Spur Caribbean Tourism Sector
•Dominica Ranks as One of The Safest Country In The Caribbean And Latin America In New Citizenship Report
•Nevis’ Paradise Beach Named Tops In Caribbean Travel Awards

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

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•Cuba implements new protocols as COVID-19 cases exceed 1 mln
•Caribbean Tourism Organization Hopeful of Gradual Rebound Despite Onset of Omicron Variant
•Prime Minster Mottley says injunction filed to delay Barbados election
•Jamaica’s Export Earnings of US$1.15 Billion
•After three years of pumping oil, Guyana still without capacity to do environmental tests
•Reliq Health Technologies, Inc. Announces New Contracts in Texas, California and Puerto Rico

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

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•Norwegian cancels Caribbean cruise mid voyage due to Covid-19
•American group and TT firms take over Exxon’s multi-million-dollar waste management contracts in Guyana
•Dominica Issue Two contracts for continuation of geothermal plant
•Jamaica arrests ex-Haiti senator sought in leader’s slaying
•Haiti PM plans to hold elections next year

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, January 17, 2022.

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•Caribbean TechBeach partners with Visa network
•Government of Jamaica to Divest Jamaica Mortgage Bank And Shares In Jamaica Public Service Company
•Bahamas Removed from European Union’s Anti-Money Laundering Blacklist
•Puerto Rico steps up renewables push
•Barbados passport still highest ranked in region; Antigua shares 30th spot with T&T
•UN releases $150 million for underfunded humanitarian crises

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, January 14, 2022.

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•Giuffre Prince Andrew suit goes ahead despite Epstein deal
•Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union Urges Immediate Action on Establishment of National Minimum Wage Advisory Committee
•LIAT workers plans to stage protest
•Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court E-Litigation Portal moves into second phase
•Jamaica’s Government Providing Internet for Schools Close To Fiber Infrastructure
•UN marks anniversary of devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake
•Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten, local banks and Worldline join forces to facilitate Instant Payments
•JetBlue is cutting 17 routes to include Caribbean and Latin America in 2022

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, January 13, 2022.

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•Haiti Presidential Assassination Suspect Reportedly Visited Current Prime Minister
•USVI Gov't Files Objection to Transfer of Refinery Operating Agreement to West Indies Petroleum
•ExxonMobil races ahead for another multi-million contract in Guyana
•Puerto Rico Bonds Rise as judge signals approval of Modified Debt Plan
•BVI poised to continue economic relationship with Asian region
•Trinidad anticipates benefits from U19 World Cup

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

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•World tops 2 million new daily Covid-19 cases
•U.S. CDC puts Canada in ‘very high’ risk category
•Guyana should have a seat at the table in all future oil contracts -says Former Suriname Oil Boss
•U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Vows to Fight Any Law Aimed at Controlling How $540 Million Covid Relief Funds Are Spent
•U.S. Virgin Islands Has the Second-Worst Economy In USA From 2009-2019
•China urges U.S. to stop playing “Taiwan card”
•Jamaica Prime Minister Makes Changes to Cabinet
•Suriname denies request from Caribbean Airlines to resume flights

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

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•Guyana’s President Ali, Jag-deo directed Stabroek Block partners to accelerate oil development -Hess Boss says
•Jamaica’s West Indies Petroleum Limited confident it will close on sale of refinery in US Virgin Islands
•US expands interview waivers for certain non-immigrant Caribbean visa applicants
•Sint Maarten Moving Forward Changes to the Civil Code Reduces Period for Short Term Contracts, Extends Maternity Leave and Introduces Paternity Leave
•Bahamas Seeks Cuban Medical Help
•Ohio 911 Operators Travel to USVI to Assist as 90 Percent of Local Dispatchers Out Sick With Covid-19
•Skerrit optimistic Dominica will be removed from European Union tax non-compliance list in 2022

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

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•Two Haitian Journalists Killed by Gang Outside Port-Au-Prince
•Calling Omicron ‘Mild’ A Mistake, Warns World Health Organization
•Oil companies apply to reclaim US$20M from Guyana Revenue Authority
•Jamaica’s Natural Resources Conservation Authority Approves Release of Lands in St. Ann for Mining
•Puerto Rico bankruptcy judge rejects credit union fraud claims
•Ellison “Tommy” Thompson Named CEO of St. Kitts Tourist Authority

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, January 7, 2022.

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•Violent scenes play out in French-controlled Guadeloupe amid protests against Covid vaccination
•Caribbean Hotel Assn. Urges Adoption of US, UK Covid Isolation Rules
•Guyana’s Omai boasts of US$3B gold find
•West Indies Petroleum New Owner of Limetree, Under Scrutiny in Home Country
•Barbados: More than 100 Candidates Nominated to Contest Jan. 19 Election
•Puerto Rico’s Economy Showed Signs of Improvement in 2021
•Economic growth projected to accelerate across monetary union of Curaçao and Sint Maarten in 2022
•Fans at International Cricket Council U19 World Cup unlikely

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, January 6, 2022.

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•U.S. Sets World Record with 1m COVID 19 Cases in a Single Day
•New IHU Coronavirus Variant Found In France
•Grenada’s National Team Players encouraged to get fully vaccinated
•Trinidad and Tobago Health workers’ union says: No to mandatory vaccines
•Deported from Jamaica: U.S. Arrests Suspect in Haiti Presidential Assassination
•Antigua & Barbuda becomes 102nd member of International Solar Alliance
•Jamaica: Downtown Kingston To Become Music and Tourism Mecca

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

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• Jamaica to Deport Colombian Wanted in Haiti President Assassination
• British Virgin Islands Freedom of Information Act among new legislation promised for 2022
• New ferry terminal in Roseau, other major tourism developments planned for Dominica in 2022
• Government of Dominica launches component three of green climate funding project
• U.S. Virgin Islands Research Technology Park's Revolving Loan Fund to Support High-Impact Business Ventures in USVI Launches Jan. 17
• Cuba offers connections between Jamaica, Cayman, Bahamas, and Trinidad

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, January 4, 2022.

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•Prime Minister of Haiti survives assassination attempt
•At least 20 states including Puerto Rico increased minimum wage in 2022
•Jamaica Allocates $100B for Social Protection Without Increase in Borrowing
•Braemar Buying Ritz-Carlton Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico
•U.S. Virgin Islands Travelers Now Face Mandatory Quarantine In Illinois
•USVI Crucian Beauty Janeisha John Brings Captivating Aura to Cover of New-York Based Ellements Magazine
•Farewell to the Mighty Bomber and Soca Parang star Kenny J

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, January 3, 2022.

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•U.S. Center for Disease Control says 'avoid cruise travel, regardless of vaccination status'
•China to jointly develop shield for immunity with developing countries
•U.S. Treasury will support Puerto Rico foreign excise tax for one more year
•Dominican Republic economy will have grown more than 12% by the end of 2021
•New York City Offers $1.5m to Assist Newly Arrived Haitian Immigrants
•Puerto Rico’s Most Rocking New Year’s Eve In 500 Years Will Roll More Quietly Because Of COVID-19

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, December 31, 2021.

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· Barbados Political parties ready but slam sudden election announcement

· Guyana’s Oil fund law passes amid chaotic in-House protest

· Bill Allowing Women in USVI to Keep Whichever Surname They Choose Upon Marriage Approved in Senate

· Bahamas Central Bank Looks to Phase Out Checks

· Engineers and Surveyors Propose Infrastructure Reconstruction Plan for PR

· Cuba surpasses 200 daily COVID-19 cases for 1st time in a month

· St. Lucian wins 2 million dollar Jackpot

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, December 30, 2021.

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•$51 Million Super Yacht Sank Gas Tanker in Bahamas
•Pension resolution clears obstacle in Puerto Rico bankruptcy
•Bill to Save USVI Government Employee Retirement System Ready for Senate Action
•Central Bank of Barbados hosting discussion on the role of trade
•Puerto Rico Requires Boosters in Healthcare
•Company’s Adoption Program Lets You Foster A Baby Coral In The Bahamas

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, December 29, 2021.

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•Mottley Calls Snap Barbados General Election for January 2022
•Outgoing Caricom chairman lauds countries' approach to overcoming challenges
•Haiti opens consulate in southern Mexico to address migration rise
•St. Kitts Nevis Visa-Free Agreements and Diplomatic Partnerships Reach Historic High
•Bill stops short of stipulating Guyanese have competitive advantage on contracts
•Jamaica’s Digital Vaccination Card Officially Launched

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, December 28, 2021.

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• US Monitoring COVID-Hit On Holiday Cruise Ships
• British Virgin Islands Premier and Deputy Premier test positive for COVID
• Omicron Surging, Puerto Rico Tightens Entry Requirements for U.S. Travelers, Including Vaccinated
• PAHO welcomes international endorsement of first COVID-19 vaccine produced in Latin America
• St. Martin Member of Parliament convicted for bribery to 32 months imprisonment
• CARICOM profoundly saddened by death of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, December 27, 2021.

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•Puerto Rico Oversight Board sues governor, agencies over pension laws
•USVI Senator Gets One-Month Suspension from Senate, Removed as Majority Leader
•Surprised by Findings, USVI Governor Wants Second USVI Census Ahead of Scheduled 2030 Count
•Royal Caribbean Deal to Buy Bahamas Resort Canceled
•Dart group highlights $500 million ‘pipeline’ of projects for Cayman Islands
•Taiwan Technical Mission Assisting Farmers with Hoop Greenhouse Systems

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, December 24, 2021.

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•Puerto Rico’s high vaccination rates help minimize hospitalizations amid surge
•Cuba speeds up COVID-19 vaccine booster drive
•Guyana Govt. discards bids received for gas-to-shore project
•Jamaica Labor Ministry Urges Greater Take Up of Social Pension Program
•One-Month Tax-Free Salary for Guyana Police, Soldiers, Firefighters & Prison Workers

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, December 23, 2021.

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•World Health Organization Urges Cancellation Of Some Holiday Events Over Omicron Fears
•The Antigua Government bans all fetes during the Christmas season
•Miss World 2021 finals moved to 2022, but will stay in Puerto Rico
•Union slams Antigua-Barbuda Gov’t for ‘political game of chess’ over $2M for ex-LIAT staff
•Suriname accepts insurance for oil spills only from parent companies
•Chick-fil-A scouts for owner/operators of Puerto Rico restaurants
•Trinidad and Tobago bobsled team hope to inspire others

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

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•Antigua and Barbuda Lifts State of Emergency and Curfew
•Antigua and Barbuda make payment to former LIAT workers
•Omicron detected on French Saint Martin
•Regional Tourism Stakeholders Alerted to The Hazards Of Marine Pollution
•Caribbean Development Bank supports efforts to alleviate youth unemployment in Haiti
•CNN’s “New Year’s Eve Live” With Anderson Cooper And Andy Cohen Adds Puerto Rico To Its Broadcast

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

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•Corona Outbreak on Symphony of the Seas After Caribbean Cruise
•Jamaican Firm with Petrochemical Experience Wins St. Croix Limetree Bay Auction
•Barbados Prime Minister Mottley signs new United Nations framework
•US$47 million for Development Projects under Tenth Cycle of Caribbean Development Bank’s Basic Needs Trust Fund
•Puerto Rico plans to combat corruption with blockchain
•Justin Sun nominated as World Trade Organization Ambassador for Grenada
•USEPA begins rolling out billions to clean up Superfund sites to include Puerto Rico

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, December 20, 2021.

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•Haiti: Gang Frees Remaining US, Canadian Missionaries
•Miss World 2021 postponed hours before finale amid Covid-19 outbreak
•St Vincent and the Grenadines Government fires unvaccinated teachers
•Bermuda Reports Significant Increase in Omicron Cases
•Late Haitian President had list of corruption ring
•Puerto Rican Music Producer, 8 Others Killed in Dominican Plane Crash
•St. Kitts’ Lindsay F.P. Grant Named Caribbean Tourism Minister of the Year

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, December 17, 2021.

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•Trinidad and Tobago’s energy future in offshore blocks
•52 buildings in Antigua and Barbuda to benefit from US $42.1 million project for climate-proof buildings
•51 organizations call on US House panel to move on Puerto Rico statehood
•A new app to enhance COVID-19 management in St Kitts and Nevis
•17 people at Miss World 2021 pageant test positive for Covid-19 in Puerto Rico

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, December 16, 2021.

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•Haiti Gas Truck Explosion Kills 62, Injures Dozens
•Barbados Government to negotiate with striking nurses
•St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Harris Announces Double Salary For Civil Servants
•Dominica’s Tourism Minister encourages vaccination among taxi drivers in order to increase income
•Trinidad and Tobago Government introduces legislation to outlaw Ponzi and other pyramid schemes

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

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•Trinidad & Tobago Confirms First Omicron Case
•Union leaders repeat calls for “meaningful dialogue” on the issue of severance for former LIAT workers
•Antigua considering amnesty for illegal migrants
•Bahamas National Trust report: High concentrations of oil still in areas impacted by Equinor oil spill
•A Puerto Rican girl’s Christmas is focus of new PBS show

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, December 14, 2021.

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•US Jury finds Antigua citizen Dr. Craig Wright sole creator of Bitcoin
•Antigua to get a grant of hundreds of thousands of dollars under debt for climate swap
•IMF projects a 5% growth for Dominica from 2022 to 2026
•Bahamas reverses policy regarding African countries over omicron variant
•Billionaire John Paulson Looks to Sell Two Puerto Rico Hotels

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, December 13, 2021.

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•Nicaragua snaps ties with Taiwan, establishes diplomatic relations with China
•Minimum wage and social benefits in the Caribbean Netherlands increase as of 1 January 2022
•The digital version of the EC dollars – DCash – officially launched in Dominica
•Barbados Govt plans universal income for all
•MOU Signed For Market Study Of Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee
•Bahamas No Holiday Carnival

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, December 10, 2021.

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•Barbados Prime Minister Mottley repeats call for end to US embargo on Cuba
•Puerto Rico gets $5.1M federal allocation for pandemic recovery
•Jamaica House Approves Regulations to Improve Corporate Governance of Public Bodies
•Grenada Co-op Bank profits EC$9.9 million for its 2020/2021 year
•New legislation expected to enhance fiscal responsibility in Dominica’s public finances
•COVAX tells St Vincent to pay for vaccines it donated to Trinidad

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, December 9, 2021.

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•Hackers steal $150M from crypto exchange from BitMart Cayman-registered crypto exchange
•New York City Poised to Give Voting Rights to Noncitizens
•Tobagonians on Progressive Democratic Patriots’s 14-1 victory
•Canada Gives Jamaica $21M To Support Women Empowerment
•More arrests in Guadeloupe after protesters clash with police

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, December 8, 2021.

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•Judge Approves Reopening of St. Croix’s Limetree Bay Auction as Jamaica-Based Firm Offers $30 Million in Upfront Cash
•Tobago voted in historic elections on Monday
•US Religious Group Says Haitian Gang Releases 3 Hostages
•Caribbean Development Bank Holds Caribbean Conference on Corruption
•Puerto Plata Summit will examine regional migration problems
•NASA selects 10 astronaut candidates from thousands, one from Puerto Rico

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

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• Updated testing requirements for traveling to the United States
• Guyana EPA orders Environmental Impact Assessment for Exxon’s US$900M gas project
• Failed St. Croix Limetree Bay Refinery Bidder Calls Winning Bid ‘Disguised Liquidation’
• Law submitted to US Congress for the renewal of Haitian HOPE/HELP programs
• Chinese FM puts forward proposals on China- Community of Latin American and Caribbean States
• Governor of Puerto Rico Travels to Dominican Republic to Strengthen Ties

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, December 6, 2021.

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•Epstein Used USVI Tax Breaks To Help Fund Child Sex Trafficking Enterprise
•Puerto Rico Mayor Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes in Exchange for Millions in Municipal Contracts
•TT Manufacturers Association to double exports despite pandemic
•Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Cautions Against Panic, Urges Vaccination In Light Of Omicron Variant
•Argentina donates vaccines to Dominica and several OECS countries
•Unions to discuss Antigua gov’t offer to ex LIAT workers

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, December 3, 2021.

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•Empty Shelves As Crisis In Martinique Drags On
•Exxon commits US$15B to lowering emissions by 2027 but spending three times the amount in fossil fuel projects
•Cayman Islands Tourism chiefs say not enough Caymanians to fill hospitality jobs
•St. Vincent & the Grenadines Gets $40m Christmas Gift from World Bank
•Sint Maarten hosts Trust Fund Steering Committee
•Historic profits for National Bank of St. Kitts Nevis, highest dividends for shareholders
•UN: Famine, Hunger Increase in Caribbean & Latin America

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, December 2, 2021.

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•US Announces Visa Restrictions on Cuban Officials
•US Commission on Civil Rights probes hurricane response for first time
•St. Lucia’s UK Contract In Jeopardy Over Poor Quality Of Saint Lucia Banana Exports
•Jamaica Gov’t Presses Ahead With National Broadband Plan
•Puerto Rico’s revenues come in 17.4% ahead in Q1
•LIAT pilots given deadline for accepting severance offer

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

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• Barbados Drops the Queen and Becomes a Republic
• Exxon to determine own standards for 3.7 million barrels of offshore discharges daily for 20 years
• Grenada’s Total income from Citizenship By Investment program 2021 US$30. 6 million
• Jamaica Intellectual Property Office Looking to Incorporate Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances
• Payroc, Dynamic Payments Expand to Puerto Rico

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

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•Prince Charles arrives in Barbados for transition from a Commonwealth
•French government ‘ready’ to discuss autonomy for restless Guadeloupe
•WHO names transmissible new COVID-19 variant ‘Omicron’
•USVI Governor Says New Scheme Will 'Permanently Resolve' USVI Government Employee Retirement System Insolvency Crisis
•Pandemic to Cost Global Tourism $2.0 Trillion in 2021

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, November 29, 2021.

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•France’s Martinique Territory Imposes Curfew After Looting, Lawlessness
•OECS Chairman Appeals for Calm Amid Unrest In Martinique, Guadeloupe
•Concerns raised on ramped up oil production levels that could leave Guyana exposed
•U.S.-bound migrant caravan dwindles, moves through Mexico’s Gulf Coast
•USAID Awards 14 Grants Valued At J$21M To Jamaican Community Organisations
•Puerto Rico starts granting online sports gambling licenses this week

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for day, Friday, November 26, 2021.

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•Hess Corporation to shed more global assets to focus on Guyana’s oil-rich Stabroek Block
•US delivers $255,000 in health equipment to The Bahamas
•Multi-Million Dollar Recreational Center Named After Caribbean-American Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm
•US National Park Service Announces Process for Caneel Bay’s Redevelopment in USVI
•Virgin Atlantic opens Bahamas route

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for day, Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

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•Dominica and China sign visa-waiver agreement
•Bank of Jamaica Closer To Rollout Of Digital Currency
•US FEMA Approves Massive Replacement Project of USVI's Entire Waste Water System
•US EPA Initiative to Reduce Lead Exposure Includes Underserved Communities in Puerto Rico
•French Caribbean Territory Islanders furious with the French state
•Barbados Government’s annual fossil fuel bill unsustainable

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for day, Tuesday, November 23, 2021.

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•Two Hostages Have Been Released in Haiti, Group Says
•France Sends Police Forces to Guadeloupe Amid COVID Riots
•St. Croix Energy Wins Bid for Limetree Bay Refinery on St. Croix US Virgin Islands
•Pan America Health Organization Director believes unvaccinated should pay for testing
•UWI Seismic Research Centre investigates reports of fluctuating water levels at Dominica’s Boiling Lake
•New York Renames Major Subway Station in Honor of Haitian Immigrants

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, November 22, 2021.

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•Grenada re-elected to Executive Board of UNESCO
•St. Kitts & Nevis Opens Embassy in Abu Dhabi
•COVID-19 Drops Maritime Freight Figures In Latin America and the Caribbean
•Summit to boost regional, UK trade
•World Bank recommendations not enough for Caribbean countries to prepare for new Climate shocks

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for day, Friday, November 19, 2021.

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•Exxon gives contractor advance to build 4th Guyana Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel without approval
•Illinois businesses told at virtual trade talks: Trinidad ideal for investment
•US FEMA Approves Over $142 Million for Schools Affected by Earthquakes in Puerto Rico
•Cayman Border Control officials ‘confident’ ahead of 20 Nov. reopening
•Jamaica To Surpass Pre-Pandemic Tourism Numbers By End Of 2024
•Cricket’s future stars to compete in Caribbean for U19 Men’s World Cup honors

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for day, Thursday, November 18, 2021.

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•China-LAC Business Summit kicks off in China’s Chongqing
•Puerto Rican Farm-to-Fork App Is Creating Sustainable Food Systems
•Protest in Antigua against vaccination for children 12 and over
•Saba Island Council Request for survey on harmonization soft drugs policy, regulations
•Usain Bolt Brings Excitement To Jamaica Pavilion At World Expo Dubai

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, November 17, 2021.

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•Barbados to become first sovereign nation with an Embassy in the Metaverse
•Goldman Sachs Intends to Credit-Bid for Limetree Bay Thursday
•Tobago House of Assembly elections to feature 45 candidates
•Antigua looking to stem cell therapy to treat with COVID cases
•40% of total deliveries in Dominican public hospitals are Haitian
•James Bond Movie Generating Significant Publicity for Jamaica

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

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•Restart Hope Lives on as Limetree Bay Refinery Receives $20 Million From St. Croix Energy, the Only Qualified Bidder
•Dominica presents Ambassador Francine Baron for election to UNESCO Board
•Jailed Without Charge Legal in Jamaica as Pre-Crime Measure
•Canada to withdraw non-essential personnel from embassy in Haiti
•Trinidad to end state of emergency

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, November 15, 2021.

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•UK politician accused of conflict of interest over Cayman Islands, and British Virgin Islands legal work
•ExxonMobil in talks with SBM to build 4th Floating Production Storage and Offloading Vessel despite no Govt. approval
•Jamaican environmentalist calls on Government of Guyana and its EPA to share Yellowtail Environmental Impact Assessment findings with other Caribbean territories
•Sonnedix Agrees to Sell its Puerto Rico Solar Operations to ArcLight’s Infinigen Platform

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, November 12, 2021.

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•Cuba accuses U.S. of destabilizing internal order
•Puerto Rico’s LUMA Energy’s C.E.O. Under Arrest Warrant
•St. Croix Limetree Bay Refinery Has Lead Bidder, Extends Auction to November 15
•Saint Lucia Welcomes Access To H-2A & H-2B Visas
•Bahamas Telecommunications Company’ shut down’ warning on mandatory vaccination

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, November 11, 2021.

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•US Supreme Court seems divided on Puerto Rico’s exclusion from federal benefits
•USVI Bureau of Economic Research Reports Limetree Bay Closure Results in 800 Job Losses, $1.8 Billion Drop in Economic Activity
•United Nations Climate Change Conference COP 26 a public relations exercise, says Antigua’s prime minister
•Dominica Export Import Agency signs off on pilot agricultural project with young entrepreneurs

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, November 10, 2021.

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•United States Supreme Court hears oral arguments in case for Economic Justice, Political Equality, and Racial Equity for Puerto Rico
•Puerto Rico bankruptcy nears end as debt plan goes up for approval
•Guyana wants up to US$54 Billion annually for forest services
•Caribbean enterprise inks deal at 4th China International Import Expo
•10 Percent of Student Population at V.I. Public Schools Will Undergo Monthly PCR Covid-19 Testing
•St. Kitts and Nevis Feature in National Geographic Traveler UK Edition in December

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

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•US Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Details $220 Million Funding for USVI From Passage of Infrastructure Bill
•St. Kitts Nevis First in Eastern Caribbean to Exceed Covid-19 Vaccination Target
•Dominica to sign contract for international airport in December
•Royal Caribbean Becomes First to Restart Departures from San Juan
•Cuba eases COVID-19 border restrictions as daily cases decline

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, November 8, 2021.

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•St. Croix Refinery Bidders May Be on the Hook for New Groundwater Contamination
•USVI Port Authority and Royal Caribbean Officials Take Next Step in $150-$200 Million Port Deal
•Puerto Rico Oversight Board Files 8th Amended Reorg Plan
•Constitution Court rules the Government of Sint Maarten has not acted unconstitutionally
•Shell executives meet with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, November 5, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines

• 46 percent of Latin America and Caribbean vaccinated
• Puerto Rico to make COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for school
• NY pols flock to influential SOMOS event in Puerto Rico
• St. Lucia Government Cushioning Cost Of Sugar, Flour And Rice As Global Commodity Prices Rise
• Food security, climate change and energy dominate Guyana’s president’s bilateral engagements

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, November 4, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines

• Overseas Territories leaders meet at climate conference
• US government donates ultra-cold freezer to CARPHA
• Some 500,000 Vaccines to Arrive this Week
• Puerto Rico Access to Supplemental Security Income Positive for Local Economy
• UNICEF reports Gangs in Haiti are targeting schools and students

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, November 3, 2021.

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•Puerto Rico board says bond deal will collapse without court OK’ing pension changes
•Nov. 12 is New Date Set for St. Croix Limetree Bay Auction as Judge Approves Extension
•China Railway deemed ‘most capable’ partner for Guyana hydropower project
•UK Preparing to Deport More Jamaican EX-Pats
•IGT PlaySports expands into Puerto Rico

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

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• Saint Lucian To Take Up Office as New Deputy CARICOM Secretary-General
• UNICEF delivers fuel to 3 Haitian hospitals, more supplies expected Sunday
• Antigua and Barbuda and Tuvalu to seek Justice for Climate Change damage before International Courts
• St. Kitts Nevis Prime Minister Harris says Development of local Medicinal Cannabis Industry will make a positive impact on economy
• Guardian Group Selects Sapiens to Accelerate its Underwriting Processes

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, November 1, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines

•Treasury Seizes 136 Investment Accounts in Puerto Rico and the U.S.
•First COVID-19 Antiviral Pill Could ‘Soon’ Be Used In CARICOM
•Saint Lucia Installs Early Warning Systems for Tsunamis
•USVI Population Shrank 18 Percent Since 2010
•Caribbean Airlines Returns to Fort Lauderdale!

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, October 29, 2021.

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•Haiti: Deprived of fuel by gangs
•More Jamaicans Encouraged to Do Digital Banking
•The crypto millionaires in Puerto Rico are showing increasing interest
•USVI Delegation Sees Opportunities and Complexities After Tour of Marijuana Grow Facility in Colorado
•Electrification, the future of Trinidad and Tobago’s car industry

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, October 28, 2021.

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•Floods, Landslides Predicted for Caribbean Region Through January 2022
•Jamaica cannabis industry gets US$15m boost
•Puerto Rico debt-restructuring bill advances amid criticism
•University of the Virgin Islands Names Dr. Tai Hunte-Ceasar as Founding Dean of School of Medicine
•LIAT to resume services to St. Thomas, U.S Virgin Islands

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

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•Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit awaiting official statement from Nigerian authorities on alleged fugitive couple
•Fuel shortages in hospitals likely to cost lives in Haiti
•Trinidad and Tobago Government to spend US$2b on climate change action
•OECS raises 4.9 M in-kind and cash support for St. Vincent and the Grenadines
•U.S Embassy in Bahamas Celebrates Completion of Physical Structure of New Embassy

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, October 26, 2021.

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•Digicel Enters Agreement to Sell Pacific Operations And Focus On Its Caribbean And Latin American Markets
•100 Caribbean Businesses to Benefit from Non-Reimbursable Grant
•CARICOM Gets US$2.5m In Further COVID-19 Assistance From USAID
•Saint Lucia Reaffirms Commitment to Escazú Agreement
•Tradewind Voyages Postpones Caribbean Season

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, October 25, 2021.

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•Delegation of USVI Leaders Travel to Colorado For Marijuana Summit Ahead of Potential Legalization in Territory
•Jamaica Stock Exchange a Recognized Stock Exchange in The Cayman Island
•PriceSmart Announces Fiscal 2021 Fourth Quarter Operating Results
•Madden-Greig appointed to lead Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association
•Investigation in Puerto Rico Recovers $106K in Overtime Wages

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, October 22, 2021.

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•Dame Sandra Mason to become Barbados’ first president
•Puerto Rico Senate puts off vote on bond bill
•Panama, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic Ask for U.S. Help on Migration
•US Virgin Islander Dr. Nunez-Smith Elected to US National Academy of Medicine
•China donates 15 greenhouses to The Bahamas
•North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association sees opportunity for home in The Bahamas

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, October 21, 2021.

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•Puerto Rico leads United States in Covid-19 vaccinations, White House says
•Guyanese, United Arab Emirates firms in joint $1B manufacturing facility venture
•CARICOM Hashes Out Its Agenda for United Nations Climate Change Conference
•CARICOM Foreign Ministers Hold Two-Day Strategic Meeting
•Barbados High Commissioner Milton Inniss presents credentials in Malta

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

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•Barbados, Antigua, Grenada to be venues for England T20 International and Test tours to West Indies
•Nigerian couple on the run for duping thousands of investors buy Antigua and Barbuda citizenship
•U.S. Senate confirms Puerto Rican judge Gelpi to 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Seat
•Disney Cruise Line Environmental Management Plan for Bahama’s Lighthouse Point project made public
•Caricom and Chile agree to further strengthen their technical cooperation

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, October 19, 2021.

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• 16 US missionaries, Canadian citizens among people kidnapped by gang members in Haiti
• UN Security Council extends mandate of political mission in Haiti
• Colin Powell, military leader and first Black US secretary of state, dies from Covid-19 complications
• World Food Program Warns of Severe Threat to Caribbean Food Security
• Costa Rica, Bahamians Among 5 Winners of First ‘Save the Planet’ Earth shot Prizes

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, October 18, 2021.

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•Antigua Prime Minister calls out regional unions for maintaining unreasonable demands in LIAT matter
•US Coast Guard Cracking Down on Illegal Passenger-for-Hire Vessels in Puerto Rico
•U.S. Supreme Court Leaves in Place US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico Cockfighting Ban
•Cuba’s economy to grow 2.2 percent in 2021
•Dominican Republic Group wants to remove statue of Columbus
•Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley Meets with US Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, October 15, 2021.

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•Antigua and Barbuda look the diaspora and beyond to address nursing shortage
•United States donates two field hospitals to St. Kitts and Nevis
•UN Security Council to meet on Haiti
•USVI Government Receives Grants to Purchase Electric Vehicles
•Contaminated site in Puerto Rico could get special status

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, October 14, 2021.

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•CIBC FirstCaribbean To Sell Its Banking Assets in Four OECS Countries And Aruba
•Energy Minister meets BHP executives on operations in Trinidad and Tobago
•Saint Kitts and Nevis signs visa waiver with the State of Palestine
•Fortress Investment Group Plans to take Frenchman’s Reef Marriott Resort in US Virgin Islands to Next Level
•CARICOM Secretariat Issues Vaccine Policy Statement

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines:

•Enel X to install 5-MW solar+storage micro-grid for Eaton in Puerto Rico
•Dominica Govt targets 17% reduction in transport greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
•Saint Kitts and Nevis establishes diplomatic relations with Burkina Faso
•Barbados Ministry of Health to unveil guidance on ‘safe zones’, as ‘Delta surge’ drags on
•T&T firm gearing up for Hyatt-branded hotel in Guyana

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines:

•Puerto Rico Oversight Board says bill changes would force it to pull debt plan
•Caribbean Development Bank Calls Region to Collaborate to Capitalize on Available IMF Financing
•Atlantis Resort owner urged: Obey Bahamas’ laws
•Barbados Democratic Labour Party says Gov’t should increase restrictions on movement
•Grenada’s Ministry for Climate Resilience and the Environment building momentum ahead of the United Nations climate change conference
•Apartment Gift Docs For Putin’s Baby Mama Hidden In The BVI

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, October 11, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines:

•Saint Lucia Launches $10 million National Housing Assistance Programme
•Puerto Rico to declare state of emergency on ‘critical condition’ of its power plants
•Jamaica Cabinet Approves Drafting Instructions For Central Bank Digital Currency
•Liberty Latin America, Which Purchased AT&T's USVI and Puerto Rico Operations, Buys Broadband VI
•Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest expands to include Puerto Rico

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, October 8, 2021

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Caribbean Headlines:

• Anguilla, Dominica, removed from European Union tax haven black list
• Exxon makes new Guyana discovery
• UN Secretary-General outlines debt relief plan for vulnerable countries
• U.S. Virgin Islands Will Soon Start Verifying People Vaccinated in U.S. for Travel to Territory

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, October 7, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines:

•Antigua Unvaccinated mothers unable to receive child support
•Sandals Celebrates 40 Year Milestone with Major Caribbean Investment
•International Organization for Migration calls for solutions to address effects of environmental hazards on human mobility
•UN Environment Program says climate change escalating loss of global coral reefs
•Electronic Single Window to ease business facilitation in Barbados

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines:

•US Announces New Immigration Enforcement Priorities Amid Haitian Crisis
•Caribbean countries urged ‘to act fast’ to halt worsening food, environment and economic problems
•Puerto Rico Celebrates Its First Large Coffee Harvest Since Hurricane Maria
•St. Croix Energy Selects Global Leader in Environmental and Advisory Solutions to Evaluate Refinery Restart Plan
•Anguillans grateful to the National Commercial Bank of Anguilla (NCBA) for extending loan moratorium

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, October 5, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines:

•$300 Million Loan Debt Lifted Off US Virgin Islands
•Barbados host 15th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
•OECS Chairman, Dr. Keith Mitchel addresses regional conference on human mobility and climate change in Dominica
•Caribbean Chiefs of Defense attend UK Chief of Defense Staff Conference
•US IRS conducts Offshore Tax Evasion Training in Grenada

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, October 2, 2021

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Caribbean Headlines:

•Barbados Parliament Gives Greenlight to Republican Status
•Digicel issues region-wide COVID vaccine mandate for its employees
•Digicel announces Caribbean Deep Blue One cable
•November reopening of Cayman Islands remains a possibility
•Montserrat reopens

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, October 1, 2021

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Caribbean Headlines:

• U.S.V.I. Port Authority and Royal Caribbean Unveil Development Plans Expected to Cost $150-$200 Million
• China, Latin America, and Caribbean States to deepen practical sci-tech cooperation
• New Report states Short-cycle programs can help boost employment and economic recovery in Latin America and the Caribbean
• Driftwood Capital Acquires Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel in Puerto Rico
• Barbados Farmers say sweltering days are killing their birds

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Thursday, September 30, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines:

•Voting on Puerto Rico’s proposed Plan of Adjustment extended by two weeks
•Digicel Guyana owes Govt. $1B in fees
•Biden Awards US Virgin Islands $5.6M To Combat The Impact of Climate Change
•14th Annual Saint Lucia-Taiwan Partnership Trade Show Set To Launch

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Wednesday, September 29, 2021.

Caribbean Headlines:

•Chinese FM holds phone conversation with Venezuelan FM
•Jamaica Minister Cleared After Narcotics Probe
•US Virgin Islands Prepared to Enforce Biden Mandate Calling For Vaccination or Weekly Testing for Employers With 100 Employees or More
•Puerto Rico Pharmacy Owner Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge Involving the Vaccination of Minors Under 12 with Covid-19 Vaccine

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Tuesday, September 28, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines:

•US Virgin Islands Senator Faces Criminal Charges for COVID Defiance
•Puerto Rico House prepares bill to approve restructured bonds
•The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation Seeking FDA Approval as a Third-party Accreditation Body
•Grenada and the Dominican Republic establish diplomatic relations
•Blue Economy to be incorporated in Barbados schools

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Monday, September 27, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines:

•Tropical Storm Sam Upgraded to Hurricane
•Latin America to push for closer regional cooperation
•US Special Envoy to Haiti Quits Over ‘Inhuman Treatment’ of Migrants
•Unions in Antigua Take Legal Action Against Mandatory Vaccination
•Regional organizations partner to advance sustainable energy mandate

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Friday, September 24, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines:

•Pierluisi has signed the “Puerto Rico Minimum Wage Act” into law
•St. Croix Energy Engages Greenhill to Explore Bid for Limetree Bay Refining Assets
•Jamaica Elected to PAHO Executive Committee
•CARICOM Foreign Ministers meet US Deputy Secretary of State – Vaccines, Climate Change among issues raised
•Saint Kitts and Nevis establishes diplomatic relations with Egypt

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Thursday, September 23, 2021.

Caribbean Headlines:

•US Virgin Islands Senator Could Be Forcibly Removed From Office For Ignoring COVID-19 Protocols
•Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited, A&V Oil in Million Dollar settlement
•Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Assoc. Warns That Travel Advisories Don’t Present Full Picture
•Jamaica to lead Pan American Health Organization Directing Council Meeting

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines:

•Barbados PM Wants 50,000 Residents Vaccinated in Next Five Weeks
•Exxon to relocate supplies from Trinidad & Tobago to Guyana by next year
•China’s President Jinping Shares vision on shared future between China, Latin America, and the Caribbean
•OECS Looks at Moving the Queen Conch Industry Forward!
•Jamaica’s Gov’t Electrical Regulator App Slated to Go Live on Nov. 1
•Puerto Rico Blockchain Trade Association to Hold Blockchain Week

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines:

•Limetree Refinery Closes Gates, Lays off More than 200
•Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne joins world leaders at crucial UN General Assembly
•Regional trade unions reject LIAT offer
•Cuban TV uses digital broadcast equipment donated by China
•Biden urged to halt planned deportation of Haitian migrants from Texas
•St. Maarten’s MP Gumbs proposes to end Parliament’s membership to Parlatino

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Monday, September 20, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines:

• Victory for Bahamas opposition PLP as PM Minnis Concedes
• Puerto Rico’s government revokes law the Oversight Board considered using for new bonds
• Keep an eye on the financial system, Barbados told
• Antigua Government Announces Sweeping Vaccine Mandate
• Nicki Minaj's COVID-19 vaccine 'swollen testicles' claim is false, says Trinidad health minister

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Friday, September 17, 2021.

Caribbean Headlines:

•Haiti’s Political Factions Agree on Temporary Transition Government
•Bruce Golding to head Commonwealth observer mission for Bahamas election
•Jamaica’s Agriculture Minister Floyd Green Resigns After Being Caught Breaking COVID-19 Protocols
•Head of art museum in Puerto Rico is named Weisman Art Museum’s new director

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Thursday, September 16, 2021

Caribbean Headlines:

• Aramco Trading to market Guyana’s oil for one year
• Devastating decisions loom for the US territories if US Congress does not act by Sept. 30
• CARICOM reaffirms support for Guyana’s territorial integrity
• COVID-19 Vaccination Proof Now Required for All Green Card Applicants
• Cayman Island Business Roll Out Mass Mandate

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Wednesday, September 15, 2021

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Caribbean Headlines:

•48 Nurses at Jamaica Hospital In Quarantine
•St. Martin APS takes measures to secure sustainability of pension fund
•Antigua Immigration bill amended to give permanent residents citizenship
•OAS to Oversee the Bahamas Election

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Tuesday, September 14, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines:

•20% of officers in the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) infected by COVID 19
•Guyana President Ali to inform regional heads about Venezuela border controversy
•Saint Lucia, Guyana Explore Cooperation In Several Areas
•US Virgin Islands Health Center Gets US Federal Approval for $2.2M Replacement
•Antigua and Barbuda participate in Expo Dubai

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Monday, September 13, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines:

• Site analysis in progress for Puerto Rico: New Nuclear
• Game-changing Caribbean insurance sale concluded
• Grenada’s National Insurance Scheme collection fell short, but reserves grew in 2020
• Attorney General James Fights Discrimination Against Residents of Puerto Rico and Other U.S. Territories
• Anguilla starts work on$4 Million Dollar Passenger Terminal
• Plans for Antigua Sailing Week 2022 gather pace

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Thursday, September 9, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines:

•US Virgin Islands Attorney General’s Office has joined fight for SSI
•Puerto Rico high court: Not guilty verdict must be unanimous
•New York Has A Caribbean American Lieutenant Governor
•African, Caribbean Leaders End ‘Very Successful’ Summit
•Puerto Rico Awards ICF $22 Million to Support Post-Disaster Revitalization

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Friday, September 10, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines:

•Moscow Chamber of Commerce sign Memorandum of Cooperation with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda
•Caribbean Outlines Proposals for Closer Collaboration with Africa
•No Change to The Value Of Barbados’ Currency As A Republic
•Reliq Health’s Contracted to Provide its iUGO Care Platform to Cardiology Patients in Puerto Rico
•eBay Expands Flexible Payment Management to Puerto Rico
•Biden Nominates Jamaican-American as US Attorney for NY Southern District

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines:

•St. Maarten experienced the fastest-growing stayover tourism recovery since the start of the COVID 19
•Puerto Rico Manufacturing Reports Growth in July
•Guyana Govt. requests US$1.8M IDB loan to build strategy for economic transformation with oil
•Jamaica No movement days in Jamaica extended for two more weeks and
•Royal Caribbean could finish Nassau Beach Club by May 2023

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines:

• Dominican and other OECS British American Insurance Company Limited policyholders have until mid-September to join legal action
• Puerto Rico Tax Reform Underway
• Jamaica to host regional forestry conference
• Caribbean game inventor joins Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple in the social gaming industry
• USA Farm Labour Programme offers new opportunities
• “Applying to Schools in the Netherlands” workshop

These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Monday, September 6, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines:

• Puerto Rico’s Declares state of ecological emergency
• Puerto Rico’s governor defends stay request on pension cuts law
• US V.I. Dept. of Human Services Secures $42.4 Million to Build State-of-the-Art Head Start Facility
• At Least 55 Millionaires Want Seats in Bahamas Parliament
• US Coast Guard International Port Security Program Held Workshop in Antigua
• Caribbean-Born Doctor & First female African American transplant surgeon in U.S. Honored
These and other stories are on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Friday, September 3, 2021.

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Caribbean Headlines:

•Puerto Rico’s debt restructuring entering its final stage
•Full COVID vaccination required for US immigrant visas effective October 1
•75% of Latin American and Caribbean population still not fully vaccinated
•Norway to Send Emergency Medical Team to Haiti
•Latin America and the Caribbean Will Grow 5.9% in 2021
•Jamaican Sprinter to Be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Thursday, September 2, 2021

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Caribbean Headlines:

• Sale of Scotiabank Antigua Finalised
• Depressed Economies: T&T, Barbados Given IMF Cash Lifelines
• Bankruptcy Court Auction of Limetree Bay Refinery in the USVI approaches
• Bahamas PM calls early elections
• Puerto Rico Heightens Mask Restrictions and Business Curfews and
• Barbados Minister of Education Calls for All-online school’ from September 20

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Wednesday, September 1, 2021

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Caribbean Headlines:

•CBN engages Caribbean firm on e-Naira project
•Trinidad and Tobago to take part in UN biodiversity summit
•Caribbean’s Largest Fresh Berry Farm Is Coming To Tobago
•CARICOM Bureau pledges financial donations and expertise to Haiti, and
•Disney to require vaccinations for Bahamas cruises

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Tuesday, August 31, 2021

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Caribbean Headlines:

•USDA seeks to designate of Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands as ASF protection zone
•Deadly coral disease sweeping Caribbean
•University of the West Indies issues Vaccine Mandate
•CIBC First Caribbean signs three more years of support to UWI
•Chile sends 16 tons of aid, to Haiti
•There is A New Way to Fly to Jamaica

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Monday, August 30, 2021

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Caribbean Headlines:

•Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) reports of exponential increases in the price of poultry products
•InvestPR launches ‘Impeller’ online tool to list business opportunities in Puerto Rico
•Haitian Judge Resigns From Assassination Case
•Guyana residents protest against ‘forced’ vaccinations
•Antigua Cabinet announces new curfew as covid numbers rise
•France extends Covid-19 lockdown measures in Caribbean territories
•Cruise Lines Offering Refunds After Latest News From The Bahamas

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Thursday, August 26, 2021

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Caribbean Headlines:

•Tropical Storm Ida Likely to Become Major Hurricane
•Grenadian cargo vessel sank after departing Trinidad
•US Virgin Islands Limetree Bay Shutdown Process Continues
•Puerto Rico Senate Approves Minimum Wage Hike Bill – and
•Barbados considered one of the top ten most indebted countries

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Friday, August 27, 2021

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Caribbean Headlines:
• British Virgin Islands and United Nations sign historic Country Implementation Plan
• Dominica lifts 3-week curfew; new safety measures for phased reopening
• Bahamas Health worker sick-out goes into the eighth day
• UWI Open Campus, UNESCO team up
• Verizon waives calling charges to Haiti
• Anguilla Parl. Sec. Tourism reports on AA’s flights to Anguilla

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Wednesday, August 25, 2021

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Caribbean Headlines:
• Puerto Rico’s Vaccine Mandate is Extended to Private Industries
• Barbados Governor-General Tapped for Presidency When Republic Declared
• Virgin Islands Land Trust Gets National Recognition
• Steven Seagal exploring business opportunities in Grenada and
• UK philanthropist donates US$500,000 to the University of the West Indies

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Tuesday, August 24, 2021

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Caribbean Headlines:
•Some Puerto Rico board members seek deal to get bonds approved
•Death toll from earthquake in Haiti rises to 2,207
•No mandatory vaccination in Barbados, PM says
•Avoid cruise ships if vulnerable to Covid, says CDC and
•More than 16,000 Bahamians still receiving assistance

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Friday, July 16, 2021

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Caribbean Headlines:
Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Lines undertake a US$350 million investment project in the Bahamas
Head of Security of Haiti’s Presidential Palace in Police Custody
Dominica Coconut Product Ltd. becomes first GMP-certified factory in Dominica
Airbnb Community Fund grants awarded to more than 150 organizations around the world *Time Magazine Names Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce as an Athlete to Watch at the Tokyo Olympics

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round-Up for Friday, July 16, 2021

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Caribbean Headlines:

District of Columbia Favors Statehood for Puerto Rico

* Bahamas Government signs economic and technical agreement with China

*The United States donates covid19 vaccines to Haiti – the country’s first supply

Barbadian tech companies to enter Nigerian market

Join us for these and other stories on today's Pulse of the Caribbean News RoundUp for Thursday, July 15, 2021.

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