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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.

Caribbean Immigrants Iced In New York Sweep

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By NAN Contributor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. April 5, 2017: Nine Caribbean immigrants were among 31 other immigrants iced in a three-day New...

Jamaican ‘Dead Head’ Busted At JFK Airport

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By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, JAMAICA, N.Y., Tues. April, 4, 2017: A Jamaican-born man pretending to be a “dead-heading crewmember” with Delta Airlines has...
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This Caribbean-Roots NFL Player Owns 25 Dunkin’ Donuts Franchises

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By NAN Sports Editor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. April 3, 2017: A Caribbean-roots player in the National Football League (NFL) is insuring his...
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Colombia Death Toll Could Rise Higher

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By NAN Contributor News Americas, BOGOTÁ, Colombia, Mon. April 3, 2017: The death toll in the March 31, 2017 Colombia flooding and landslide disaster could...
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West Indies Lose T-20 Series To Pakistan Despite Win Saturday

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By NAN Sports Editor News Americas, PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Mon. April 3, 2017:  A chance at leveling the T20 international in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad seemed like a...
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Caribbean & Latin America Week In Photos

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Mar. 31, 2017: Here are some of the major stories in photos making headlines in the Caribbean and...
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Caribbean Entertainment News Round-Up – That Nia Long, Empire Feud And...

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By NAN ET Editor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Mar. 31, 2017: Here are the top stories making news on the Caribbean entertainment scene...
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10 Things You Should Know About That Oil Find In Guyana

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By NAN Business Editor News Americas, GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Fri. Mar. 31, 2017: On Thursday, March 30th, Exxon Mobil Corp. confirmed a third oil find...
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Nicaraguan National Is Fifth Detainee To Die In ICE Custody this...

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By NAN Contributor News Americas, VICTORVILLE, CA, Thurs. Mar. 30, 2017: A 32-year-old Nicaraguan national has become the fifth immigrant detainee to die in the...
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Five Things You Should Know About Caribbean Defendants In The U.S.

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By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Weds. Mar. 29, 2017: Latest federal justice statistics from the U.S. Department of Justice is highlighting immigration...

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