The Man Behind the Brand
Writer Calibe Thompson | Photography David I. Muir
With a more than 62 percent minority population, South Florida is home to a significant number of ethnic groups. They...
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...
Celebrating Five Years of Island Origins Magazine with Calibe Thompson and David I. Muir
This June, Island Origins Magazine proudly celebrates our fifth anniversary. Since 2017, we have been dedicated to sharing powerful stories about leaders and visionaries in...
Gang Alternative, Inc.: The South Florida Social Service Organization Adds Two New Career Development...
When youth in South Florida face risk of delinquency, Gang Alternative, Inc. steps in. The social service organization offers positive alternatives for young people and...
Caribbean Beauty Gurus Share Their Favorite Holiday Party Makeup ideas
Come December, ‘tis the season to be merry and bright with some festive holiday party makeup ideas. Celebrations galore, from office parties to family holiday gatherings offer...
Caribbean Power Couple: Carla & Marlon Hill – When Opposites Attract
For Caribbean power couple Carla and Marlon Hill, their romance is a tale as old as time, the embodiment of the opposites attract cliché. As students at...
4 Prominent Hispanic-Caribbean Figures in History
Throughout history, several Hispanic-Caribbean individuals have risen to prominence, making significant contributions to politics, literature, music, social movements and more. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re...
Afro Latina Represents Caribbean Culture in Theater
As an undergraduate student at Northern Kentucky University, Gabriela Castillo had never considered a career in acting. That all changed when a college friend asked...
How This Jamaican Artist Is Challenging The Status Quo of Miami Art
Stroll the streets of South Florida cities these days, and you’ll likely come upon odd-looking stickers affixed to utility poles, bus benches, and trees. The stickers bear...
Island TV’s Caribbean Cookout Show Emmy-Award Winning
New show explores the Caribbean through its captivating cuisines, rich culture, and great stories.
December 9, 2024 (Miami, FL) — Island...





































