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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.

Son Of Suriname President Cops Guilty Plea – UPDATE

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News Americas, MIAMI, FL, Fri. Aug. 29, 2014: The son of Suriname’s President, Dino Bouterse, on Friday copped a guilty plea ahead of a...

Caribbean Tourist Arrivals Show Uptick

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News Americas, BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Fri. Aug. 29, 2014: More people visited the Caribbean for the first half of this year, compared to last year,...

Election Day In St. Maarten

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News Americas, PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten, Fri. Aug. 29, 2014: Voters in the Dutch Caribbean territory of St. Maarten will go to the polls today...

Puerto Rico Disc Jockey Jailed For Sex With Minors

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  News Americas, SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Fri. Aug. 29, 2014: A 45-year-old former disc jockey for high school parties will spend the next 40...

OAS Pushes Haiti On Overdue Elections

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News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Fri. Aug. 29, 2014: The Organization of American States (OAS) is urging Haiti to ensure it holds overdue elections there...

Open Letter #90 To President Obama – Immigration Reform Now

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Aug. 29, 2014:  Dear Mr. President, On Labor Day, September 1, 2014, Caribbean immigrants in New York will mark...

Caribbean Carnival In New York City Gets Underway Today

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News Americas, BROOKLYN, NY, Thurs. Aug. 28, 2014:  Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams will today help kick-off the beginning of the annual five-day celebration...

Caribbean National Makes History At U.S. Open

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News Americas, FLUSHING, NY, Weds. Aug. 27, 2014: Caribbean national Victor Estrella Burgos made history on Day Two of the 2014 U.S. Open in...

Who will write the Caribbean region’s recent history?

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 By David Jessop  News Americas, LONDON,England, Weds. Aug. 27, 2014: As far as I can determine, few if any of the current group of Caribbean...

Scenes From U.S. Open 2014 Day 1

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By Hayden Roger Celestin News Americas, FLUSHING, NY, Tues. Aug. 26, 2014:   The 2014 US Open opened at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis...

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