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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.

Jamaica Gets “World’s Largest” Hybrid Renewable Energy Project

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News Americas, KINGSTON, JAMAICA, Fri. July 18, 2014: A hybrid renewable energy project that’s being billed as ‘the world's largest” has been commissioned on...

Reggae’s Changing Face

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By NAN Contributor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. July 18, 2014: Reggae, the musical genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s, is back...

20 years For Hijacker Of U.S. Airline To Cuba

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News Americas, MIAMI, FL, Fri. July 18, 2014: Despite his pleas, a Miami judge yesterday ruled that a U.S. national who surrendered to federal...
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Finalists From Food Network “Chopped” For Jamaican Jerk Festival

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News Americas, QUEENS, NY, Fri. July 18, 2014: Chefs Max Hardy and Nelson Gason, two finalists from the Food Network series "Chopped," are set...

Modern Day Pirates Attack Guyanese Off South American Coast

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News Americas, GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Thurs. July 17, 2014: 'Pirates of the Caribbean,’  the movie, seems to be playing out live off the seas of...
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Honduras Bets On Ethanol

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News Americas, TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, Weds. July 16, 2014: With Honduras in the spotlight and some 40 of its nationals who tried to enter the...

Red Bones Gallery to Host Ken Ramsey Exhibition

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News Americas Now, Kingston, Jamaica, Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - An exhibition of the works of the late great Jamaican photographer, Ken Ramsey is...
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Turks & Caicos-based Attorney Pleads Guilty To Money Laundering

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News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Tues. July 15, 2014: A Canadian-born attorney with a law firm based in the Turks and Caicos is the latest...

A CARICOM Plan Does Not Guarantee Delivery

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By David Jessop  News Americas, LONDON, England, Tues. July 15, 2014: A little over a week ago, CARICOM Heads of Government met in Antigua. The...

Open Letter #84 To President Obama – Immigration Reform Now!

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. July 14, 2014: Dear Mr. President, This past week, I was pleasantly surprised to receive from you and the...

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