Born in the Netherlands of Curaçaoan descent, Elroy Room chose his father's island over the Dutch national team — and repaid that choice with one of the greatest goalkeeping performances in World Cup history

From Miami FC To World Cup Legend – Eloy Room’s 15-Save...

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By NAN Sports Editor | NewsAmericasNow.com News Americas, KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sat. June 20, 2026: When Eloy Room signed for Miami FC in December 2025...
Denzel Dumfries, Virgil van Dijk, and Jorrel Hato all carry Caribbean roots in the Netherlands 2026 World Cup squad. The Dutch team's Caribbean DNA runs deep — and has for generations.

The Netherlands World Cup Team Has Deep Caribbean Roots – And...

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By NAN Sports Editor | NewsAmericasNow.com News Americas, HOUSTON, TX, Sat. June 20, 2026: As the Netherlands face Sweden at the 2026 FIFA World Cup...
Jonathan David — born in Brooklyn to Haitian parents — scored a hat trick as Canada beat Qatar 6-0 for their first ever World Cup win. The Caribbean's World Cup moment just got bigger.

Haitian American Jonathan David Gives Canada First Ever World Cup Match...

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By NAN Sports Editor | NewsAmericasNow.com News Americas, VANCOUVER, Canada, Fri. June 19, 2026: A day before Juneteenth, a Haitian American born in Brooklyn,...
Haiti faces Brazil Friday and Curaçao faces Ecuador Saturday in their second World Cup 2026 group matches. Here's what's at stake for both Caribbean nations.

Caribbean’s Two 2026 World Cup Underdogs Look To Rebound – Haiti...

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By NAN Sports Editor| NewsAmericasNow.com News Americas, PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Fri. June 19, 2026: Just shy of a week after their 2026 World Cup debut...
BAPTIST HEALTH INTERNATIONAL CAYMAN ISLANDS EARNS JOINT COMMISSION INTERNATIONAL RE-ACCREDITATION

BAPTIST HEALTH INTERNATIONAL CAYMAN ISLANDS EARNS JOINT COMMISSION INTERNATIONAL RE-ACCREDITATION

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Gold Seal of Approval® reaffirms the organization's commitment to high-quality diagnostic imaging and patient-centered care in the Caribbean. MIAMI and GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, June 16,...
American Airlines is launching Miami to Cap-Haitien flights on November 1 — but the US State Department has a Level 4 Do Not Travel warning for Haiti.

American Airlines Will Resume Flying To Haiti Despite A Level 4...

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By NAN Travel Editor | NewsAmericasNow.com News Americas, MIAMI, FL, Tues. June 16, 2026: American Airlines has announced it will re-launch new daily flights between...
Nearly 10,000 Sign Petition Demanding FIFA Investigate Referee Mustapha Ghorbal After Haiti vs Scotland World Cup Match

Over 10,000 Sign Petition Demanding FIFA Investigate Referee Mustapha Ghorbal After...

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By Staff Reporter | NewsAmericasNow.com News Americas, BOSTON, MA, Mon. June 16, 2026: Less than 24 hours after Haiti's 0-1 World Cup loss to Scotland...
Curaçao made history by scoring its first-ever FIFA World Cup goal as the Caribbean underdog stunned Germany before falling 7-1 in Houston.

Tiny Curaçao Delivers Giant World Cup Moment Despite Defeat

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News Americas, HOUSTON, Texas, Sun. June 14, 2026: For at least the first half on Sunday, tiny Curaçao had the football world believing. Making...
Jamaican roots Jalen Brunson helps Knicks to historic win

Jamaican Roots, NBA Glory: How Caribbean DNA Powered The Knicks’ First...

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By Felicia J. Persaud | News Americas Now News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Sun. June 14, 2026:The confetti had barely settled at Frost Bank...
During Immigrant Heritage Month and Caribbean American Heritage Month, the White House launched an "Aliens" webpage, raising concerns about immigrant rhetoric and dehumanization.

In Immigrant and Caribbean American Heritage Month, The White House Chooses...

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By Felicia J. PersaudNews Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Sun. June 14, 2026: For decades, June has been a month of recognition. National Immigrant Heritage...
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