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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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Bolt Gets Spiritual After 200-M Win

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News Americas, BEIJING, China, Fri. Aug. 28, 2015: It’s hard to miss but the world’s fastest man does it before every race in the...

Freer US Travel To Cuba Poses A Challenge

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By David Jessop News Americas, LONDON, England, Fri. Aug. 28, 2015: According to the North American trade publication, Travel Weekly, US tourism to Cuba is...
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Haitian Immigrants In The U.S. Get TPS Extension

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News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Weds. Aug. 26, 2015: Haitian immigrants in the U.S. who secured Temporary Protected Status (TPS) following the 2010 earthquake will...
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French National Guilty Of Trying To Smuggle Cubans, St. Lucian

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News Americas, ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, Weds. Aug. 26, 2015:  A 71-year-old French national is facing jail time after admitting to attempting to...
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Cuban Migrants Sent Packing

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News Americas, MIAMI, FL, Tues. Aug. 25, 2015: Over 34 dozen Cuban migrants have been returned to their native land so far this year...
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Former Fugees To Premier Film At Trinidad and Tobago Festival

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News Americas, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, Tues. Aug. 25, 2015: The founding member of the Fugees is gearing up to premier his film at the upcoming...

Will Cuba’s Gain Bring The Region Pain?

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By David Jessop News Americas, LONDON, England, tues. Aug. 25, 2015: One of the Caribbean tourism industry’s greatest concerns may be about to materialize: US...
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Lightning Bolt Strikes Again, Bringing Gatlin To Tears

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News Americas, BEIJING, China, Mon. Aug. 24, 2015: Despite naysayers including Caribbean-born NBC host, Ato Bolden, a bolt of lightning returned to the Birds...

Stars Can’t Understand Why Haitian American Is Passed Over At US...

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News Americas, MASON, Ohio, Mon. Aug. 24, 2015: Several tennis stars, including the Williams sisters, simply cannot understand why a 19-year-old Haitian-American who beat...
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Caribbean Culture Takes Over The Streets Of Raleigh

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News Americas, RALEIGH, N.C., Mon. Aug. 24, 2015: The Caribbean population in North Carolina is growing, especially in Raleigh, and on Saturday the cultures...

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