Caribbean American Appointed as Associate Director of External Affairs of the Smithsonian Institution National...

September 11, 2022 - Washington, D.C. — Effective September 11, 2022, Denise Robinson Simms was appointed as Associate Director of External Affairs of the Smithsonian Institution...
Island Origins Magazine - Miqueal Symone Williams Miss Universe Jamaica 2021 Beauty Queen

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...
Island Origins Magazine Haiti Earthquake Relief Food for the Poor

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...
Surf Girls Jamaica

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.

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...
Island Origins Magazine - Civil Rights in Cyberspace

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-Header

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.
Briana Williams - Jamaican sprinter Olympics

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...
caribbean fusion cuisine

Chef Creole: South Florida’s King of Caribbean Fusion Cuisine

Island Origins Director of Business Development Tamara Philippeaux recently had a chat with her old friend, celebrity chef and serial entrepreneur Ken Sejour, the...
Chef Thia's New signature Haitian Spices

An Exclusive Look at Chef Thia’s New Line of Signature Haitian Spices

An accomplished culinary expert and social media influencer known for Haitian-fusion cuisine and a larger-than-life personality, Cynthia Verna is adding a few new elements to...

Latest