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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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Caribbean Medal Count At Rio 2016 Reaches 6

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                          By NAN Sports Editor News Americas, RIO, Brazil, Sun. Aug. 14, 2016: The Caribbean region’s medal count at the Summer Olympics in Rio, Brazil climbed...
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Belize Tourism Scores Gold With Simone Biles Tweet

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                        By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Aug. 12, 2016: Belize may be getting a bad rap globally for its crime rates...
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Only A Single Caribbean National House At Rio 2016

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                        By NAN Contributor News Americas, RIO, Brazil, Fri. Aug. 12, 2016: The first week of the Rio Games is almost over and as thousands from...
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Havana And Harlem Unite In The Big Apple

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                        By NAN ET Editor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Aug. 12, 2016: The sounds and taste of Havana, Cuba will collide with the sounds...
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That New York Times Video, Anti-Immigrant Racism And The ‘Trumpeteers’

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                      By Felicia J. Persaud News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Aug. 12, 2016: On August 3, 2016, the New York Times released a video compiled...
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Rihanna’s Former Pad Can Be Yours For A Cool USD14 Plus...

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                    By NAN ET Editor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Aug. 12, 2016: If you have the cash to burn and want to live in...
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Guess Which Caribbean Artiste Is On President Obama’s Play List?

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                          By NAN ET Editor News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Fri. Aug. 12, 2016: Proving he is one of the coolest President yet, President Obama on Thursday...
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Jamaican Reggae Band Morgan Heritage Celebrate Brooklyn Royally

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                        By Roland Hyde News Americas, BROOKLYN, NY, Thurs. Aug. 11, 2016: Jamaican Reggae Band Morgan Heritage recently thrilled fans at the Celebrate Brooklyn concert series...
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Canada Dashes Dreams Of Young Haitian Basketball Players To Pieces

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                    By NAN Contributor News Americas, TORONTO, Canada, Thurs. Aug. 11, 2016: The Canadian government has dashed the hopes and dreams of a young Haitian basketball...

Seven Caribbean Diaspora Athletes Representing The Caribbean Region In Rio

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                      By NAN Sports Editor News Americas, RIO, Brazil, Weds. Aug. 10, 2016: A number of top Caribbean Diaspora athletes are representing various Caribbean nations at...

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