Pulse of the Caribbean
The Pulse of the Caribbean Podcast with Kysha captures the Caribbean spirit. Listen to the latest news from the region, interviews with beautiful Caribbean people making exceptional contributions worldwide, and travel with us as we highlight destinations and activities. Inspirational messages are also shared. Experience the essence of the Caribbean right here.
Episodes
158 episodes
#158 Caribbean News Roundup Episode 2 Week of February 2
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 Caribbea...
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#157 Caribbean News Roundup Episode 1 Week of February 2
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 t...
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#156 Caribbean News Roundup Episode 2 Week of January 26
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 releasesTrinidad families' U.S. lawsu...
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#155 Caribbean News Roundup Episode 1 Week of January 26
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.Listen and subscribe to the Pulse of the Caribbean...
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#154 Caribbean News Roundup Episode 2 Week of January 19
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 an...
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#153 Caribbean News Roundup Episode 1 Week of January 19
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 tou...
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#152 Caribbean News Roundup Episode 2 Week of January 12
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 Ric...
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#151 Caribbean News Roundup Episode 1 Week of January 12
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 consu...
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#150 Caribbean News Roundup Episode 2 Week of January 5
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 ...
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#149 Caribbean News Roundup Episode 1 Week of January 5
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 closure...
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#148 Caribbean News Roundup Episode 1 Week of December 15
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...
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#147 Caribbean News Roundup Episode 2 Week of December 1
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 immigr...
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#146 Caribbean News Roundup Episode 1 Week of December 1
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
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#145 Caribbean News Roundup Episode 1 Week of November 24
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
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#144 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 2 Week of November 17
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...
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#143 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 1 Week of November 17
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 EffortsAntigua Calls for U.S.–Venezuela diplomacy and regional ...
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#142 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 4 Week of November 10
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 Unite...
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#141 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 3 Week of November 10
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 Resp...
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#140 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 2 Week of November 10
We track the biggest Caribbean stories. Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.U.S. Visa Reviews Expand to Chronic Health RisksInaugural GUBA Awards and Trade and Investment Forum Spotlights Africa-Caribbea...
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#139 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 1 Week of November 10
From disaster response to long-term transformation, here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.Regional and International efforts continue to support Jamaica’s Hurricane Recovery Business Leaders In ...
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#138 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 3 Week of November 3
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 <...
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#137 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 2 Week of November 3
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 ...
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#136 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 1 Week of November 3
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 t...
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#135 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 4 Week of October 27
Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.Hurricane Melissa's impact across Jamaica and the road to recoveryCARICOM calls for lower insurance costsTrinidad and Tobago and Venezuela RelationsS...
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#134 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 3 Week of October 27
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...
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