This Caribbean Queer Activist Gives Voice to an Underrepresented Community
If you’ve read Staceyann Chin’s 2009 coming-of-age memoir, “The Other Side of Paradise,” you know that even as a little girl in rural Jamaica, she...
Broward Health to Donate $250,000 of PPE and Medical Supplies for Haiti Earthquake Relief
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Broward Health will donate $250,000 worth of PPE and medical supplies to support earthquake relief efforts in Haiti this Thursday, October...
Miqueal-Symone Williams Has Made the Universe Her Catwalk
There is an effortless, unflappable poise about Miss Universe Jamaica Miqueal-Symone Williams.
If you watched the 2021 Miss Universe pageant, held...
These 4 Organizations are Leading the Charge in Haiti Earthquake Relief
On August 14, 2021, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Haiti, killing more than 2,000, injuring more than 12,000 and destroying thousands of homes across the...
Bet You Never Heard of Surf Girls Jamaica
As a pioneer for surfing in Jamaica, Imani Wilmot is determined to nurture the island’s next wave of women in her sport.
Jamaicans.com: Everything You Need to Know About The Real Rock is Right Here
Did you find yourself clicking on a link to learn about why Clarks are the official shoes of Jamaican men? Or binge-watching the Jamaicans to...
Meet The Godmother of Reggae, Patricia “Miss Pat” Chin of VP Records
Standing at around 4 feet 11 inches, 84-year-old Patricia Chin at first presents as an unassuming figure. In reality, she is one of the giants...
From the Island of St. Vincent to the Head of Civil Rights at Facebook
The power of social media is undeniable. We saw it used as a political tool during the 2008 election, where Obama successfully catalyzed an audience...
Island Origins Magazine Best of 2021
Nominate your favorite restaurant, community leader, teacher, health care provider, entrepreneur and more for Island Origins Magazine's Best of 2021 List.
Top Caribbean Competitors in the Tokyo 2021 Olympics
For athletes around the world, going to the Olympics marks the greatest moment of a lifetime. It’s the event hopefuls plan their whole lives...
