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Caribbean Islands & Diaspora Stories

Discover rich narratives and in-depth features on the Caribbean islands and their vibrant global diaspora. From cultural heritage to modern-day achievements, News Americas Now connects the past, present, and future of the region.

Celebrating Caribbean Culture and Global Connections

Our features highlight the people, traditions, and milestones shaping the Caribbean identity—both at home and in communities abroad.

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Caribbean YouTuber Offers Humorous Take On Hurricane Matthew

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By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, MIAMI, FL, Tues. Oct. 4, 2016: A Caribbean-born YouTuber who has managed to secure 5 million views of his...
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U.S. Deploys Disaster Response Teams To Jamaica, Haiti, Ahead Of Hurricane...

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By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, MIAMI, FL, Mon. Oct. 3, 2016: The USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance yesterday deployed two disaster response...
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The Caribbean Presence In The US’ National Museum of African American...

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By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Fri. Sept. 30, 2016: The US’ National Museum of African American History and Culture is meant to...
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Meet The Guyanese-Roots Stars Heating Things Up On Top Rated US...

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By NAN ET EDITOR News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Sept. 30, 2016: Two Guyanese-roots stars are on prime time shows on US television this...
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Meet Obama’s Pick For First Official US Ambassador To Cuba

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By NAN Contributor News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Fri. Sept. 30, 2016: The current Chargé d'affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the United States in...
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Five Caribbean Hotel Deals Under $150 A Night

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Compiled By NAN Travel And Lifestyle Editor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Sept. 30, 2016: Here are five Caribbean hotel deals that could have...
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This Caribbean Country Is The Latest To Sign An Open Skies...

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By NAN Contributor News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Fri. Sept. 30, 2016: The Dutch Caribbean country of Curaçao has become one of only a handful from the...
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How Any Immigrant Or Person Of Color Can Support Donald Trump...

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By Felicia J. Persaud News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Sept. 30, 2016: In the days leading up to the U.S. Presidential debate of September...
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These Caribbean Immigrants Have Made The US ICE Most Wanted List

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By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Sept. 29, 2016:  Three Caribbean immigrants have made the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)’s...
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Marcus Garvey Presidential Pardon Petition Seems Doomed

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By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. Sept. 28, 2016: A petition to urge President Obama to pardon the Jamaican-born 20th-century black...

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