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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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Inaugural Hamilton Award Presented To Haitian-Born, NYC Lawmaker

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  By NAN Contributor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. July 4, 2016: A Haitian-born New York City Councilman was on Sunday presented with the first...
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Cancer Claims Life Of Former Trinidad And Tobago PM

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By NAN Contributor News Americas, PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Sat. July 2, 2016: The dreaded disease – cancer – has claimed the life of yet another victim,...
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16 Caribbean Nations Where Sex Trafficking Remains A Problem

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By NAN Contributor News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Fri. July 1, 2016: The latest Trafficking in Persons 2016 Report from the U.S. State Department is out...

Countdown Begins To Caribbean Diaspora Carnivals

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By NAN ET Editor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. July 1, 2016: Its summer, which means Carnival time in most cities where Caribbean nationals...
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NFL Stars For Turks And Caicos

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By NAN Sports Editor News Americas, PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos, Fri. July 1, 2016: Two current and two retired NFL stars are set to arrive...
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The SCOTUS Immigration Ruling Is The Final Nail In The Coffin...

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By Felicia J. Persaud News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. July 1, 2016: I must confess that I was brought to tears by the U.S....
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Five Haitian Restaurants In The U.S. You Should Know

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By NAN Lifestyle Editor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. July 1, 2016: Haitians are growing in influence across the U.S., having made the country...
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Five Fast Facts About The Puerto Rico Debt Bill You Should...

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By NAN Business Editor News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Thurs. June 30, 2016: The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed a bill aimed at helping US territory...
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Haitian National Gives Birth To Fifth US Zika-Related Microcephaly Affected Baby

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By NAN Contributor News Americas, PEMBROKE PARK, FL, Thurs. June 30, 2016: The U.S. has recorded its fifth Zika-related Microcephaly birth according to The Florida...
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U.S. Congress Could Soon See Its First Dominican Republic-Born Member

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By NAN Contributor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. June 30, 2016: History was made last night again in Harlem, New York! State Senator Adriano...

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