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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.

Travelers To The Caribbean Forecast To Shell Out The Big Bucks...

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                    By NAN Business Editor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Sept. 2, 2016: Travelers to the Caribbean are forecast to be spending more this year...

NYPD’s Own Stats Show Recent Brooklyn Labor Day Weekend Less Violent

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                    By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, BROOKLYN, NY, Fri. Sept. 2, 2016: Say Labor Day weekend in Brooklyn and every single crime that occurs –...
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Indo-Caribbean Art Form Set To Add To The Rhythms Of The...

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                    By NAN ET Editor News Americas, BROOKLYN, NY, Fri. Sept. 2, 2016: Say tassa drumming and those familiar with the Indian art form brought by...
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Reggae Kick-Off For New York’s West Indian American Day Carnival

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                        By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Sept. 1, 2016: North America’s biggest carnival, the New York Caribbean Carnival, will have a...
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Some Of New York’s Finest Again Voice Hate For West Indian...

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                        A NAN First News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. Aug. 31, 2016: Its New York Caribbean Carnival time in Brooklyn, NY again and some of...
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Cigarette Smoking Prevalent Among Latin American Immigrants In U.S.

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                By NAN Contributor News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Weds. Aug. 31, 2016: Despite a significant decline in overall adult cigarette smoking in the U.S., the habit...
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Lone Caribbean-Born Tennis Pro Out Of US Open

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                            By NAN Sports Editor News Americas, FLUSHING, NY, Weds. Aug. 31, 2016: The lone Caribbean-born player in the U.S. Open is out. Dominican Republic-born Victor Estrella...
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French-Born Caribbean Roots Player Advances At U.S. Open

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                          By NAN Sports Editor News Americas, FLUSHING, NY, Tues. Aug. 30, 2016: French-born Caribbean-roots professional tennis player Gael Monfils has advanced to round two of...
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German-Born, Jamaican Roots Player Out Of U.S. Open

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                        By Irwine Clare News Americas, FLUSHING, NY, Tues. Aug. 30, 2016: German-born Jamaican roots professional tennis player Dustin "Dreddy" Brown’s 2016 US Open run is...
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Rihanna Says Success Is Barbados’ And The Caribbean’s At VMAS

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                                                        By NAN ET EDITOR News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Aug. 29, 2016: The girl from the islands proved she has not forgotten her roots...

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