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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.

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

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Trinidad’s Jack Warner, Several Other FIFA Officials Indicted

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  News Americas, BROOKLYN, N.Y., Weds. May 27, 2015: Trinidad & Tobago’s former minister of government and soccer big wig Jack Warner was among nine...

This Caribbean Nation Bucks Recent Election Trends

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News Americas, Paramaribo, Suriname, Weds. May 27, 2015: Suriname’s ex-dictator and convicted drug trafficker, President Desi Bouterse, seems set to defy recent Caribbean electoral...

Newest Caribbean Head Of State Helps Mark 49th Independence Anniversary

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News Americas, BRICKDAM, Guyana, Weds. May 27, 2015: The Caribbean’s newest head of state yesterday braved rain to lead his nation in celebration of...

This Americas Body Gets A New Secretary General

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News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Weds. May 27, 2015: The Organization of American States (OAS) officially has a new secretary general. Former Foreign Minister of Uruguay,...

Selling The Authentic Caribbean

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By David Jessop News Americas, LONDON, England, Weds. May 27, 2015: After years idling in the doldrums, visitor arrivals to some parts of the region...

Former Caribbean Head Of State Charged

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News Americas, WHIM, Guyana, Tues. May 26, 2015: A former Caribbean head of state was on Monday charged in a Guyana court and ordered...

Caribbean Region Could Again See Growth This Year

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. May 22, 2015: Economic growth across the Caribbean is expected to continue, accelerating from 1.5 percent in 2014...

The Cruise Lines, Cuba And Competition

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By David Jessop News Americas, LONDON, England, Fri. May 22, 2015:  One day in the not too distant future it is likely that US-registered cruise...
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Here’s Another Reason Why The GOP Will Lose Big In 2016

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By Felicia J. Persaud News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. May 22, 2015: Insanity is defined as “extreme foolishness” or “irrationality” as well as “idiocy,...

School Bus Owners Indicted for Bid-Rigging In Puerto Rico

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News Americas, SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Fri. May 22, 2015: Five Puerto Rico nationals are each facing a maximum sentence of 20 years in...

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