Sep 18, 2026 · 23 min · 11 segments
Oil money, migration pressure, and culture-led growth are all colliding across the Caribbean, and we break it down story by story with the headlines that matter on Episode 3 for September 2026…
Guyana's crude oil exports have exceeded $15 billion in the first half of 2026.
Export earnings rose 76.4% to $16.2 billion in the first six months of 2026, driven by an 82.1% growth in crude oil earnings to $15.5 billion.
The first half of 2026 saw Guyana produce 163.3 million barrels of crude oil, up from 115.7 million last year.
Government revenues in Guyana is expected to rise much more this year from petroleum deposits to about $6.5 billion, up 136.8 percent over the amount projected when the 2026 budget was prepared.
The 10-day Spice Mass season, August 2nd to 11th, 2026, saw 11,299 arrivals, up from 9,448 in 2025.
Non-nationals' tourist arrivals rose 24 percent from 8,040 in 2025 to 9,958 in 2026.
Accommodations, transportation, restaurants, entertainment venues, tour operators, merchants, and other tourism-related businesses saw considerable growth, illustrating the festival's wider economic impact.
The Grenada Tourism Authority says the Spice Mask Corporation, the Royal Grenada Police Force, tourism stakeholders, cultural practitioners, event organizers, media personnel, service providers, visitors, returning nationals, and the people of Guyana helped make Spice Mask 2026 a success and memorable season.
In news from the Dominican Republic, the Dominican Republic and South Korea initiated a trade and investment dialogue to boost economic connections, find business possibilities and promote new investments.
The Dominican Republic's embassy in South Korea and the National Council of Export Free Zones are leading the drive to establish a permanent platform for businesses and public sector representatives from both nations.
The Dominican Republic's ambassador, Angie Martinez, emphasized prospects in semiconductor, sophisticated manufacturing, medical devices, and electronic components, highlighting South Korea's technology and the Dominican Republic's strategic location and free zone regime.
Nevis Premier Mark Brantley has urged overseas residents to return home, invest, and help the Federation grow.
The sold-out event invited nationals from Georgia and other states to commemorate St. Kitts and Nevis' 43rd Independence Anniversary, the Federation's heritage and citizens' contribution at home and abroad.
The St. Kitts Nevis Information Service announced that Independence Day 2026 will be on Saturday, September 19th, while Friday, September 18th, and Monday, September 21st, will remain ordinary business days.
To all St. Kitts and Nevis Nationals worldwide, Happy Independence Day! Now here's a look at reparation discussions in Barbados.
Guyana's crude oil exports have exceeded $15 billion in the first half of 2026.
Export earnings rose 76.4% to $16.2 billion in the first six months of 2026, driven by an 82.1% growth in crude oil earnings to $15.5 billion.
The first half of 2026 saw Guyana produce 163.3 million barrels of crude oil, up from 115.7 million last year.
Government revenues in Guyana is expected to rise much more this year from petroleum deposits to about $6.5 billion, up 136.8 percent over the amount projected when the 2026 budget was prepared.
The 10-day Spice Mass season, August 2nd to 11th, 2026, saw 11,299 arrivals, up from 9,448 in 2025.
Non-nationals' tourist arrivals rose 24 percent from 8,040 in 2025 to 9,958 in 2026.
Accommodations, transportation, restaurants, entertainment venues, tour operators, merchants, and other tourism-related businesses saw considerable growth, illustrating the festival's wider economic impact.
The Grenada Tourism Authority says the Spice Mask Corporation, the Royal Grenada Police Force, tourism stakeholders, cultural practitioners, event organizers, media personnel, service providers, visitors, returning nationals, and the people of Guyana helped make Spice Mask 2026 a success and memorable season.
In news from the Dominican Republic, the Dominican Republic and South Korea initiated a trade and investment dialogue to boost economic connections, find business possibilities and promote new investments.
The Dominican Republic's embassy in South Korea and the National Council of Export Free Zones are leading the drive to establish a permanent platform for businesses and public sector representatives from both nations.
The Dominican Republic's ambassador, Angie Martinez, emphasized prospects in semiconductor, sophisticated manufacturing, medical devices, and electronic components, highlighting South Korea's technology and the Dominican Republic's strategic location and free zone regime.
Nevis Premier Mark Brantley has urged overseas residents to return home, invest, and help the Federation grow.
The sold-out event invited nationals from Georgia and other states to commemorate St. Kitts and Nevis' 43rd Independence Anniversary, the Federation's heritage and citizens' contribution at home and abroad.
The St. Kitts Nevis Information Service announced that Independence Day 2026 will be on Saturday, September 19th, while Friday, September 18th, and Monday, September 21st, will remain ordinary business days.
To all St. Kitts and Nevis Nationals worldwide, Happy Independence Day! Now here's a look at reparation discussions in Barbados.
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