Carnival 2019

Our Favorite Snapshots from Carnival 2019 Around The World

Right now revelers around the world gather to celebrate the high point of Caribbean Carnival 2019, with music, parades and photos galore. But this year's festivities has...

Explore your Child’s Caribbean roots with these inspiring books

For first generation Caribbean-Americans, navigating their island roots can be tricky and filled with so may questions. Why does my family eat the food we eat? Why...

Toots and the Maytals clear the record on the true origins of reggae

Reggae legend Toots Hibbert kicked off an overseas tour in January 2019 in St. Petersburg, Florida. His plan was to give a little history lesson for reggae...
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Spice up your Island Party Décor

5 design ideas for your next liming session By MARSHA J MCDONALD | Owner of Seacrest Designs & Decor If you’re into the island lifestyle, it’s pretty safe to...

These New Haitian Films Are Breaking the Mold

Across international festivals and intimate film screening, a wave of new and exciting Haitian films are emerging. And this latest crop of Haitian films prove far from...
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How Hymn Marley Is Claiming His Own Stage in Music

Whenever Bob Marley’s grandchildren release an album or song, the inevitable “next big thing” accompanies stories announcing their projects. But as he prepares to release his first...

Exploring Island Cuisine With These Amazing Caribbean Chefs

Each year, a choice group of the most acclaimed Caribbean chefs and mixologists come together to represent their islands at Fort Lauderdale’s signature Caribbean culinary festival—The Taste...

Cutest Kids from Miami Broward Junior Carnival

South Florida's carnival season has just begun, and the kids were in on the action this past weekend for Miami Broward Junior Carnival 2018. Held at the...
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Reggae Legends I-Three reunite to Receive Icon Award

AS Bob Marley’s harmony group for six years, the I-Three are used to standing ovations, from London to Auckland, New Zealand and Harare, Zimbabwe. However, nothing compared...
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Catch this Landmark Taino exhibit at The Smithsonian

The Taino peoples, the Caribbean's first inhabitants pre-Columbus, have long labored under the illusion of extinction. Any Caribbean child will remember textbooks speaking of the region's natives...

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