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
148 episodes
#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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#133 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 2 Week of October 27
Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.Category 5 Hurricane Melissa's Forecast and ImpactsMagnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hit the Lesser Antilles.U.S. Military Increasing Presence, While CARICOM Leaders A...
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#132 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 1 Week of October 27
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 Repub...
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#131 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 3 Week of October 20
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 hurricaneVenezuela postures air defe...
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#130 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 2 Week of October 20
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.
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#129 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 1 Week of October 20
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...
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#128 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 4 Week of October 13
Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.Puerto Rico responds to U.S. federal shutdown by expanding programs for federal workersColombia’s president rejects a regional summit in Dominican Republic over exclus...
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#127 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 3 Week of October 13
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 intelligenceOECS unveile...
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#126 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 2 Week of October 13
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. W...
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#125 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 1 Week of October 13
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 ch...
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