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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.

Dominican Republic Imposes Ebola Travel Ban

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 By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Weds. Oct. 22, 2014: The Dominican Republic has joined other countries in the Caribbean in banning entry...

Jamaican-Born Artist Moves On, On NBC’s The Voice

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By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, LOS ANGELES., Weds. Oct. 22, 2014: Kingston, Jamaica-born, Massachusetts singer, Anita Antoinette, has advanced on music reality show, The...

Guatemalan Fugitive Deported

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  News Americas, PHILADELPHIA, PA, Weds. Oct. 22, 2014: A Guatemalan fugitive wanted in his home country on outstanding murder charges has been sent packing...

West Indies Cricketer Marlon Samuels On the Rise

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News Americas, LONDON, England, Tues. Oct. 21, 2014: West Indies Cricketer Marlon Samuels is rising up on the latest International Cricket Council’s rankings. The ICC...

Dominican Republic Born Fashion Icon Dead At 82

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. Oct. 21, 2014: As the news slowly trickled in of the passing of Dominican Republic-born fashion icon, Oscar...

Fans Pay Tribute To Singer John Holt

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  By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, LONDON, England, Tues. Oct. 21, 2014: Fans of singer John Holt were quick to take to social media yesterday...

ISIS: A Moment For Caribbean Reflection

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  By David Jessop  News Americas, LONG ISLAND, NY, Tues. Oct. 21, 2014:  Four weeks ago, this column urged the Caribbean to begin to think the...

Funeral Set For Jamaican-Born, U.S. Olympic Fencer

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By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, LONG ISLAND, NY, Mon. Oct. 20, 2014: Jamaican-born, U.S. Olympic fencer, Kamara James, is set to be laid to...

Ganja and the Caribbean Tourism Industry

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  By David Jessop News Americas, LONDON, England, Fri. Oct. 17, 2014: A debate is just beginning that is unlikely to reach a conclusion anytime soon....

Caribbean-Born Artists Among 2014 Soul Train Nominees

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Oct. 17, 2014: Five Caribbean-born artists are among the nominees for the 2014 annual Soul Train Awards, which...

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