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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.

Puerto Rico Businessman Pleads Guilty To Bribing Judge

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News Americas, SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Fri. Aug. 15, 2014: A 39-year-old Puerto Rico businessman has pleaded guilty to bribing a senior Puerto Rico...

Costa Rican Pleads Guilty To Money Laundering

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Aug. 15, 2014: A 47-year-old Costa Rican national has pleaded guilty to money laundering and operating an unlicensed...

West Indies Cricketer Chris Gayle Slams Jamaican Government

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News Americas, LONDON, England, Thurs. Aug. 14, 2014: Never one to mince words or hold his tongue, West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle is at...

Caribbean Dive Center For The Grenadines

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News Americas, SANTA BARBARA, CA, Thurs. Aug. 14, 2014: A dive center is slated to open on the privately-owned resort island Petit St. Vincent,...

Grammy-Nominated Reggae Icon Beres Hammond On North American Tour

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Aug. 14, 2014: Grammy-nominated reggae icon Beres Hammond, known to many as the "Otis Redding of Reggae," is...

Chikungunya Death Toll Passes 30 In The Caribbean

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News Americas, Stockholm, Sweden, Weds. Aug. 13, 2014: The death toll from the mosquito borne disease, chikungunya, now stands at 32 in the Caribbean...

Guyanese-Born Former Queens District Leader Found Guilty

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News Americas, QUEENS, NY, Weds. Aug. 13, 2014: Guyana-born attorney and former Queens District Leader, Albert Baldeo, was this week found guilty of tampering...

14 Charged with Trafficking Identities of Puerto Rican U.S. Citizens

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News Americas, SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Weds. Aug. 13, 2014: Fourteen people have been charged in a scheme to traffic the identities and corresponding...

West Indies Cricketers Slip In Ranks

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News Americas, DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Tues. Aug. 12, 2014: Two West Indies cricketers have both fallen down a notch in the latest International Cricket...

Colombian-Born Shakira Has Something Else To Brag About

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. Aug. 12, 2014: Colombian-born singer Shakira definitely has something else to brag about and add to her awards...

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