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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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Rapper Trinidad James No Longer With Def Jam

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Aug. 4, 2014: Twenty-six-year-old Trinidad-born rapper, Trinidad James, has been dropped by his label, Def Jam Recordings. The rapper...

White House Summit On Africa Lauded But Caribbean/Central American Investment...

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. August 1, 2014: While saluting the White House for its second annual U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, the Board of...

Another Trinidad Minister Resigns

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Aug. 1, 2014: A third minister in the Kamla Persad Bissessar administration in Trinidad & Tobago has resigned...
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Sean Kingston Vows To Sue TMZ

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Aug. 1, 2014: Jamaican American singer Sean Kingston says he will be suing TMZ. The singer’s Tweet comes as...

U.S. Citizen On Jamaica Flight Busted For Cocaine In Groin Area

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News Americas, JAMAICA, N.Y. , Fri. Aug. 1, 2014:  A United States citizen is facing federal narcotics smuggling charges after being busted at J.F.K. Airport...

Migrant Smuggling Lands Three Mexicans In Jail

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News Americas, HOUSTON, TX, Fri. Aug. 1, 2014: Three of the five Mexican men arrested in connection with the March discovery of more than...
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Counterfeit Bills Found In ‘Handycrafts Pictures’ From Ecuador

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News Americas, JAMAICA, N.Y., Fri. Aug. 1, 2014: U.S. security officials want to know who is behind the shipment of some 2,105 counterfeit US$100...

‘King’ James Wins Gold For Grenada To Increase Caribbean’s Medal Count

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News Americas, Thurs. July 31, 2014:  The ‘King’ of Grenada, Kirani James has struck gold for his small island and made history at the...

American Airlines to fly to second city in Haiti

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News Americas Now, New York, NY, Thursday, July 31, 2014: America Airlines has announced that the airline will be initiating daily flights to Cap-Haitien...

Chikungunya Cases In The Americas Close To 475,000

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. July 30, 2014: As all eyes turn to the Ebola outbreak in three West African nations, the number...

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