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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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8 Caribbean Nations Canada Is Cautioning Its Nationals About Traveling To

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                    By NAN Contributor News Americas, TORONTO, Canada, Fri. Aug. 26, 2016: The Canadian government’s latest travel updates cautions its nationals about traveling to eight Caribbean...
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The Richest Caribbean And Caribbean-Roots Athletes Of Rio 2016

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By NAN Business Editor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Aug. 26, 2016: The Games of the 31st Olympiad may be over but the names...
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The Business of Tourism – Star Ratings And Caribbean Hotels

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                    By David Jessop News Americas, LONDON, England, Fri. Aug. 26, 2016: A few weeks ago I received an email asking me how many five star...
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West Indies Women Doing Better Than Men In This Sport?

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                          By NAN Sports Editor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Aug. 26, 2016: Are West Indies women outshining their male counterparts in one iconic sport...

Jamaica’s Legendary Jazz Great Monty Alexander & The Harlem Kingston Express...

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                          News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. Aug. 24, 2016: Legendary Grammy-nominated piano master and Jamaica's Commander Of Distinction, Monty Alexander, along with the magnificent...
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6 Caribbean Countries Where Rastafarians Complain Of Discrimination

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                        =By NAN Contributor News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Weds. Aug. 24, 2016: The U.S. says there are six Caribbean nations where members of the Rastafarian faith...
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Fans Deride Woman In Intimate Photo With Usain Bolt As Image...

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                                              By NAN Contributor News Americas, LONDON, England, Tues. Aug. 23, 2016: Usain Bolt fans yesterday decided they would stick by their champ - giving him...
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These Caribbean Athletes Carried Their Nation’s Flag Into The Closing Ceremony...

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                          By NAN Sports Editor News Americas, RIO, Brazil, Mon. Aug. 22, 2016: As the curtains came down on the 31st Olympiad in Rio, Brazil, amidst...
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The Caribbean Medal Count Jumps To 28 At Rio 2016

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                          By NAN Sports Editor News Americas, RIO, Brazil, Sun. Aug. 21, 2016: The Caribbean region’s medal total at the 31st Olympiad in Rio, Brazil jumped...
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Usain Bolt Pays Tribute To Fans As His Triple Triple Win...

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                          By NAN Sports Editor News Americas, RIO, Brazil, Sat. Aug. 20, 2016: Minutes after sprinting into the history books with a triple-triple gold medal win...

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