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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
