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Michael B. Jordan Says He'll Rename Rum Brand After Appropriation Criticism

Nicki Minaj and others called out the rum's original name, J'Ouvert, for having roots in Caribbean culture.
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St. Vincent Braces For More Explosions After Volcanic Eruption

The La Soufriere volcano covered parts of the Caribbean island in ash and forced thousands to evacuate.
By Danica Coto, AP

In The Wake Of An Island's Devastating Storm, A Greater Threat Took Hold

After a devastating storm, the island of Barbuda struggles to maintain its identity.
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Whispers, Suspicion About Jeffrey Epstein On Caribbean Island

"Everybody called it ‘Pedophile Island,’” a man from St. Thomas island said. “It’s our dark corner.”
By Danica Coto, AP

FBI, Aruba Police Probing Royal Princess Cruise Ship Death

The 52-year-old woman was reportedly involved in an altercation with another passenger prior to her death.
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This Small Caribbean Island Is Waging A Big War Against Plastic

Dominica's government plans to ban plastic and styrofoam food containers and utensils by 2019.
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The First Black Miss Universe Great Britain Says Her Win Is For The Small-Town, Small-Island Girls

Dee-Ann Kentish-Rogers may be from a small island, but the beauty queen, lawyer and former athlete is encouraging women and girls to dream big.
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This Culinary Nonprofit Is Cooking Up Hope In This Brooklyn Food Desert

The Brownsville Community Culinary Center helps locals become chefs, while providing Brownsville, NY with its first sit-down restaurant in decades.
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These Stunning GIFs Show St. Martin's Miraculous Recovery From Hurricanes Irma And Maria

What a difference six months makes.
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Puerto Rico Moves To Privatize Its Troubled Power Company

Nearly 30 percent of the island's energy customers remain without power.
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