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

The definition is "Young". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("a") + CUB (synonym of "Young reporter") = CUBA; definition: "Caribbean island" The answer is CUBA.

Young reporter on a Caribbean island (4)

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