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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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Work Of Jamaican Artist And 9/11 Victim Finds Home At NC...

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By NAN ET Editor News Americas, RALEIGH, NC, Mar. 4, 2016: It’s been over 14 years since Jamaican-born artist and sculptor Michael Richards’ life was...
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Undocumented Immigrants Are Paying Taxes Mr. Trump!

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  By Felicia J. Persaud News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Mar. 4, 2016: Last November, when Donald Trump appeared on CNN, he, as usual, pushed...
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17 Caribbean, Latin American Nations Named As Major Drug Producing Or...

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Compiled By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Thurs. Mar. 3, 2016: Seventeen Caribbean and Latin American nations have been named by the U.S....
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The 10 Richest Billionaires Of Latin America

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By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. Mar. 2, 2016: As is usual every year, Forbes magazine has released its list of...
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10 Things You Should Know About The Jamaica 2016 Elections

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By NAN Contributor News Americas, KINGSTON, Jamaica, Tues. Mar. 1, 2016: The Organization of American States may have signed off on the February 25th General...
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Popular Jamaican Deejay Winston “Merritone” Blake Is Now an Ancestor

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By NAN ET Contributor News Americas, KINGSTON, Jamaica, Sun. Feb. 28, 2016: Fans and friends of Jamaican-born deejay, sound system operator, club owner, music producer...
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Ziggy Marley Makes Acting Debut On Hawaii Five-0

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By NAN ET Writer News Americas, LOS ANGELES, CA, Sat. Feb. 27, 2016: Jamaican-born Ziggy Marley, of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers fame and...
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Jamaica’s First Female Prime Minister Suffers Stunning Defeat In General Elections

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By NAN Contributor News Americas, KINGSTON, Jamaica, Fri. Feb. 26, 2016: Jamaica’s People’s National Party and its first female Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller were last...
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10 Black Caribbean-Born Executives In Top U.S. Posts

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By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, LOS ANGELES, CA, Fri. Feb. 26, 2016: There is no denying that the Caribbean-born black population in the United States...
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Dancehall’s Sean Paul Back On The Billboard Chart

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By NAN ET Writer News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Feb. 26, 2016: Jamaican Grammy-winning dancehall singer Sean Paul is picking up pace again after...

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