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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.

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Red Stripe’s “Jamaican” Promotion Triggers Lawsuit

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News Americas, SAN DIEGO, CA, Mon. Aug. 3, 2015:  On the heels of a class action settlement that now will see Beck's beer agreeing...
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Philadelphia Caribbean Festival Turns 29

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News Americas, Philadelphia, PA, Mon. August 3, 2015: Philadelphia’s Caribbean Festival is turning 29 this month. The Philadelphia Great Plaza will be transformed into many...
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Afrojack comes to Aruba for the first time

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ORANJESTAD, Aruba, July 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The rumors are true! Nick Leonardus van de Wall, commonly known by his stage name Afrojack, is...
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The Caribbean’s New Crisis

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By  David Jessop News Americas, LONDON, England, Fri. July 31, 2015:  From the Dominican Republic to Barbados, countries across the Caribbean are struggling to...
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Immigrant Killers Vs Police Killings Of Blacks

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By Felicia J. Persaud News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. July 31, 2015: During an obviously politically motivated hearing on July 21st by the Senate’s...

ECLAC Predicts Economic Slowdown for Latin America And The Caribbean In...

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News Americas Now, Thursday July 30, 2015, New York, New York - Launching the Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean 2015 in...
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Crisis in WIADCA as Carnival approaches

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News Americas Now, Wednesday July 28, 2015-New York, New York: The West Indian American Carnival Association (WIADCA), the organization which hosts the annual Labor...
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U.S. Has To Wait For Warner Extradition

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News Americas, PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Tues. July 28, 2015: Looks like the U.S. government will have to wait to get football big wig and former...

Change, Cuba And The Internet – Part 1

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By David Jessop News Americas, LONDON, England, Tues. July 28, 2015: In the last seven months, much has been written about Cuba and the reopening...

Jamaica Reggae Boyz Forced To Settle For Second But Fans Still...

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News Americas, PHILADELPHIA, PA, Mon. July 27, 2015: Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz had to settle for second place last night in their historic debut for...

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