The Caribbean’s Middle Class Is Being Built —And Broken — At The Same Time
Newsamericas on 01/22/2026

The Caribbean’s Middle Class Is Being Built —And Broken — At The Same Time

By NAN Business Editor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Jan. 22, 2026: The Caribbean is doing two contradictory things at once: expanding its middle class while quietly undermining it.People purchase fruit from a stand on November 05, 2025, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Reports indicate th

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Afro-Caribbean Cuisine Steps Into The Spotlight At South Beach Wine & Food Festival
Newsamericas on 01/22/2026

Afro-Caribbean Cuisine Steps Into The Spotlight At South Beach Wine & Food Festival

News Americas, MIAMI BEACH, FL, Thurs. Jan. 22, 2026: Afro-Caribbean cuisine is stepping into the global spotlight, and Miami will be center stage on Friday night as the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, (SOBEWFF®), hosts Las’ Lap Link Up: A Celebration of Afro-Caribbean Cuisine, a late-night cultur

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Who Speaks After Babatunde: The Work That Did Not End
Newsamericas on 01/22/2026

Who Speaks After Babatunde: The Work That Did Not End

By Nyan ReynoldsNews Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Jan. 22, 2026: “Unno nuh tired fi pressure poor people? Well, Babatunde have a message fi you.” Those words, spoken by Babatunde, open the song ‘Anytime,’ by Bounty Killer, setting the tone for a message that confronts power, accountability, and so

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The US ICE Deaths Nobody’s Marching For
Newsamericas on 01/22/2026

The US ICE Deaths Nobody’s Marching For

By Felicia J. PersaudNews Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Jan. 22, 2026: The killing of Renee Good, a 37-year-old American citizen and Minnesota mother, by a U.S. ICE officer has rightly ignited national outrage. But while cameras remain trained on the most visible flashpoints, people are also dying

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Behind K-Pop’s Global Image, Religious Freedom Concerns Emerge In South Korea
Newsamericas on 01/21/2026

Behind K-Pop’s Global Image, Religious Freedom Concerns Emerge In South Korea

News Americas, SEOUL, South Korea, Weds. Jan. 21, 2026:Criticism of the South Korean government is rising after senior officials publicly stigmatized a specific religious group. An order calling for investigation and “eradication” of the group was issued, resulting in allegations of religious persec

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The UWI Toronto Benefit Awards Announces This Year’s Honorees
Newsamericas on 01/21/2026

The UWI Toronto Benefit Awards Announces This Year’s Honorees

News, Americas, Toronto, ON, January 21, 2026: The highly anticipated University of the West Indies, (UWI), Toronto Benefit Awards is proud to announce its 2026 honorees for the 17th annual evening of recognition in support of scholarships for students in the Caribbean. The prestigious event will ta

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Under Diplomatic Pressure, Guyana Signals Move to Appoint Opposition Leader
Newsamericas on 01/21/2026

Under Diplomatic Pressure, Guyana Signals Move to Appoint Opposition Leader

News Americas, GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Wed. Jan. 21, 2026: Guyana has moved to end months of political uncertainty after Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir announced last night that opposition members of parliament are expected to meet on Monday, January 26th, to select the country’s next Le

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Why This Caribbean Territory’s Crypto Bet Isn’t About Bitcoin
Newsamericas on 01/21/2026

Why This Caribbean Territory’s Crypto Bet Isn’t About Bitcoin

By NAN Business EditorNews Americas, DAVOS, Switzerland, Weds. Jan. 21, 2026: While global headlines frame one Caribbean territory’s latest move as a bold “crypto bet,” the island’s real play is far more pragmatic – and far more Caribbean.The Government of Bermuda has announced its plans to transfor

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Jamaican Reggae Girlz Solai Washington Signed By Orlando Pride
Newsamericas on 01/20/2026

Jamaican Reggae Girlz Solai Washington Signed By Orlando Pride

News Americas, ORLANDO, FL, Tues. Jan. 20, 2026: The Orlando Pride have announced the signing of Jamaican international forward Solai Washington, securing the former Florida State Seminole through the 2027 season with a mutual option for 2028.Reggae Grilz Solai Washington Signed By Orlando Pride“Sol

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