The Pulse of the Caribbean tracks the biggest stories shaping the Caribbean right now, from climate transparency and renewable energy decisions to major infrastructure spending and fast-moving tech shifts. We also hit the week’s standout business and culture updates. Here’s a look at the headlines on Episode 3 for August 2026.

  • Barbados maintaining its 1.5-degree pathway to reduce emissions with Paris Agreement standards
  • British Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund prepares organizations for upcoming Call for Proposals
  • Jamaica will invest US$50 million over 18 months to improve key infrastructure in rural areas 
  • Nevis' Island Administration (NIA) has paid Icelandic Drilling Company US$5.9 million to mobilize a geothermal drilling rig 
  • Elon Musk's Starlink set to launch in Turks and Caicos Islands and  
  • Amazon opened its first last-mile delivery center, a $37 million investment in Dorado, Puerto Rico.

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