THE BEST JAMAICA FESTIVAL SONGS EVER, By Decade
For decades, the Jamaica Festival Song Competition has provided a soundtrack to Jamaican history, culture and national pride. Since launching in 1966 as part of the Independence...
Buju Banton Triumphs in the Jamaica Festival Song Competition
Jamaican music icon Buju Banton has emerged the winner of this year’s Jamaica Festival Song Competition, among ten finalists. His entry “I am Jamaican” gave the Grammy...
Y.A. Novelist Elizabeth Acevedo Celebrates Caribbean-American Teens
Whether set in space, other magical worlds, or just down the street, the books we read as young adults can become valuable explorations and expressions of our...
Haitian Entrepreneur Kevin Celisca Is Changing Education Post COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the United States, the education system has been thrown into a logistical crisis. Navigating social distancing advisories, schools, teachers and...
Meet the Caribbean Women Entrepreneurs Behind Bazodee Sauces
These Caribbean women entrepreneurs have found a recipe for success with their brand Bazodee, a line of flavorful sauces inspired by their Trinidadian and Venezuelan roots. Now...
‘Island Origins’ Wins Sixth Florida Magazine Association Award in 2020
The Caribbean Lifestyle Quarterly Won a Charlie (Gold) for Best Writing for an Editorial overall, and Silver for Best Overall Writing in a Consumer Magazine...
Miami Carnival 2020 Goes Virtual In Wake of COVID-19
The street routes of Miami Carnival 2020 revellers may go quiet this October, but that doesn't mean the party has stopped. In the wake of the COVID-19...
Singer and Foodie Nadine Sutherland’s Secret to The Best Curry Goat
Music and food are two of the Caribbean’s most sought-after exports. And perhaps no other regions loves both so much in equal measure. With this in mind,...
How These Caribbean Agribusinesses Are Changing The Game
Take a trip to any local supermarket and you’re likely to encounter a little piece of the Caribbean. The grocery aisle is filled with products from the...
These Caribbean Food Recipes Make Everything Better
Nothing summons a sense of home quite like the scent of something familiar and delicious cooking on the stove. For those seeking some respite for both body...
