La Paix Bakery: The South Florida Haitian Bakery Celebrating Culture Through Food
Don’t read the name “La Paix Bakery” and mistake it for another French café. The pastry shop in Miramar, Florida has celebrated Haitian food and...
Caribbean-American communities still reeling from pandemic
In the months between Miami Carnival in October and the New Year, South Florida is usually busy with a slate of music concert, food festival and holiday...
Belizean Children’s Book Author Julia Bowman: Divorced, Single Parent Rewriting the Narrative
Julia Bowman, a Belizean children's book author, is on a mission to rewrite the narrative for single parents and their children. Drawing inspiration from her...
Check out these 10 amazing gift ideas from Caribbean brands
More so now than ever, we need to show some love and support for our creators across the Caribbean diaspora. So, why not support unique...
Essential Jerk Festival 2020 Activities to Know – October 25 LIVE
For almost 20 years, the date of the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival has had a permanent thumbtack on the calendars of South Florida residents. It...
Ways To Help Kids Connect With Their Heritage
Our Caribbean heritage is a source of pride to us, and it should be for our children as well. Here, we offer fun ways to introduce your kids to their heritage.
Here Are Our Top 10 Holiday Gifts for 2022 for Everyone on Your List
After five years of having 'The List' in every issue of Island Origins Magazine, we've accumulated the best of the best when it comes to...
12 Special Things to Do for the Women in Your Life on Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is an opportunity to show some special appreciation for the love and hard work of mothers. It doesn't even have to be reserved...
These Jamaican Comfort Food Recipes Take Us Back Home
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...
Caribbean Charities double down to help during COVID-19 crisis
In the Caribbean’s fight against COVID-19, there are many battlegrounds: in the hospital wards with medical professionals lacking supplies to protect themselves, in homes where families struggle...
