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,...
CalibeThompson-The Perfect Fit | Photo by David I Muir

FINAL THOUGHT: THE PERFECT FIT

I don’t get out much, so looking fabulous is only a concern once or twice a month in my world. Due to my obsession with work, I’ve...

The Powerful Legacy and Lessons of Colin Powell’s Life

In his 1995 autobiography, “My American Journey,” Colin Powell recalls a near-death experience in Jamaica during his visit there three years earlier while representing the...
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A Good Bellyful According to Jamaica’s “CG”

FRANZ HALL - Consul General | Consulate General of Jamaica in Miami I was pleasantly surprised when I was asked by the producers of ‘Taste the Islands’ to...
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A Final Thought Tropically Delish

Writer Calibe Thompson | Photography David I. Muir I started life as a chubby kid, and I blame that on my addiction to food. It has an uncanny ability...
Calibe Thompson and Nicole Ricca - Island Origins Livevideo

From Glamorous Model to Mompreneur

Verandah Talk - with Nicole Ricca Former video vixen Nicole Ricca shares her experiences as a young alien in America, then as...
Caribbean Voter's Guide - New York, Florida, Texas, Georgia

Yes, My Caribbean Vote Counts! (And So Should Yours)

You'd be hard pressed to find anyone to disagree with the idea that the 2016 election truly was the most consequential election in our lifetimes. All us...

The History of 4/20 and Marijuana’s Influence on Jamaican Culture

The formation of “4/20” as a US holiday and of marijuana’s movement in Jamaica have equally interesting origins. A lot of it has been fraught...
Calibe Thompson Island Origins Magazine Spring 2018

The Value of Entertainment

Writer Calibe Thompson |Photography David I. Muir I let people know upfront, I’m allergic to boredom. I think that’s the same for most of us today, whether we...
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A Final Thought

Writer: Calibe Thompson | Photography: David I. Muir Due to time constraints and, I confess, a good bit of laziness on my part, I’ve been wearing my hair...

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