Features

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.

Weeks After Deathbed Marriage Guyanese National Loses Battle With Cancer

0
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Mar. 9, 2015: A 25-year-old Guyanese national who was determined this January to marry the love of his...

The GOP’s Obsession With President Obama’s Immigration Order Will Lead To...

0
  By Felicia J. Persaud News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Mar. 6, 2015: Since the new GOP controlled Congress took over in January, they have done...

Could Guyana Join The Ranks Of Oil Producing Nations?

0
News Americas, GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Fri. Mar. 6, 2015: Guyana could possibly add oil to its list of natural resources if a top U.S. company...

Robocall Pitch On Bahamas Lands Florida Cruise Line In Hotwater

0
News Americas, MIAMI, FL, Thurs. Mar. 5, 2015: A robocall sales pitch for a cruise to the Bahamas has landed Caribbean Cruise Line, Inc....

Guyanese Nabbed With Cocaine In Diced Fruit

0
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. Mar. 4, 2015: A Guyanese national is now facing criminal charges in a Brooklyn court for trying to...

Going Its Own Way – The Dominican Republic

0
By David Jessop News Americas, LONDON, England, Tues. Mar. 3, 2015: Last month, Danilo Medina, the President of the Dominican Republic, made clear that it...

Jamaica Award-Winning Jazz Great Monty Alexander & The Harlem Kingston...

0
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Mar 2, 2015: Fresh from a stellar appearance in Munich, Germany, Jamaican-born jazz maestro and Commander in the...
dr-isaac-newton

Caribbean Change Agents – The Team That Helped Change The Government...

0
By Bridgette Donaldson Special To NAN News Americas, ATLANTA, GA, Fri. Feb. 27, 2015:“Unprecedented!”  That’s how Paramount Communications President, Dr. Isaac Newton, sums up his team’s...

Another Republican Hack Who Has No Compassion

0
By Felicia J. Persaud News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Feb. 27, 2015: Conservative GOP Judge Andrew S. Hanen, of Federal District Court for the...
Rastafarian

Rastafarians Can Now Smoke Ganja Legally In Jamaica

0
News Americas, KINGSTON, Jamaica, Thurs. Feb. 26, 2015: Members of the Rastafarian community across Jamaica can now burn “their herb” without fear of being...

Pin It on Pinterest