#453 Caribbean News Round Up Episode 2 September 2026

We move through the biggest Caribbean headlines, from maritime interdiction and crime prevention to research ownership, mining, and rare earth supply chain strategy. We also spend time on mental health, suicide prevention, and the practical ways services and communities can reduce stigma and save lives on Episode 2 for September 2026. Here’s a look at our Caribbean Headlines. US military strike a suspected Caribbean drug-trafficking vessel Turks and Caicos Islands Governor calls for stronger Caribbean collaboration to create safer communities Barbados aims to patent three sargassum seaweed microbes after pharmaceutical companies expressed interest Dominican Republic and the US collaborate on essential mineral and rare earth element extraction, and development UNESCO Office for the Caribbean launched WINGS Caribbean a new fellowship initiative for women and British Virgin Islands Restaurant Week dates now set for October. Subscribe for weekly Caribbean-centered news, share our podcast with a friend, and leave a review. Send news releases and information to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

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Original publication date: Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0400