What does the cryptic crossword clue "Young reporter on a Caribbean island (4)" mean?

The definition is "Caribbean island". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CUB (synonym="Young reporter") + A (from clue) = CUBA; definition: "Caribbean island" The answer is CUBA.

Young reporter on a Caribbean island (4)

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