Former Local 10 Anchor Neki Mohan Talks Life’s Newest Adventure

We had no idea you were unhappy.  Neki Mohan heard that often from viewers after she left her position at Local 10,...
Celebrating 61 Years of Jamaican Independence

Celebrating 61 Years of Jamaican Independence

August 6 marks Jamaican Independence Day — a day to celebrate the nation's arduous but rewarding journey to self-governance. Each year, Jamaicans dress in black,...

Bishop Burchell A. McPherson, Longtime FFTP Board Member, Recognized by the Diocese of Montego...

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Feb. 12,  2024) – Congregants and clergy gathered in Jamaica on Saturday to celebrate the work of the Most Rev. Burchell A. McPherson, D.D.,...
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Verandah Talk – with Xavier Murphy of Jamaicans.com and Ian Hamilton of SFLCN.com

Bosses from the popular websites Jamaicans.com and South Florida Caribbean News Verandah Talk about their roles as the voices of the Caribbean community. Island Origins...

Haiti Earthquake 14th Anniversary: Food For The Poor Remains Committed to Haiti and Its Citizens

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Jan. 11, 2024) – As Food For The Poor (FFTP) commemorates the 14th anniversary of the devastating 2010 earthquake that struck Haiti, the charity...

Gearing up for Miami Carnival 2024

Every year, Miami and Broward transform into a hub of color, music, and culture for the annual Miami Carnival, one of the largest celebrations of...
Ghenete Wright Muir My Life as a Gay Jamaican

My Life As A Gay Jamaican

Writer: Ghenete Wright Muir | Photography: David I. Muir Ghenete Wright Muir is possibly South Florida’s most outspoken gay, Jamaican woman. As evidenced by her signature crew cut,...

Caribbean-American Lifestyle Magazine Shines, Winning Eighth Florida Magazine Association Award

Island Origins takes home two new Florida Magazine Association awards for creative excellence.   FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (July 21, 2021) - Island...
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How Four Authors Uncover The Caribbean In These New Books

In recent books, four writers—an architect, an artist, an academic, and an acclaimed chef—each reflect on their Caribbean roots and realities. These diverse authors share deep perspectives...
Healing Through Leadership: Dr. LaToya Lewis on Mental Health, Cultural Care, and the Future of Nursing

Healing Through Leadership: Dr. LaToya Lewis on Mental Health, Cultural Care, and the Future...

In a candid and inspiring conversation, Dr. LaToya Lewis—Associate Professor of Clinical at the University of Miami’s School of Nursing and Health Studies—shares how her...

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