Island Origins Live – Interview with Alex Penelas
Miami-Dade candidate for Mayor, Alex Penelas, held this job before leaving political life 16 years ago. During his last term he was a champion of...
Bajan singer Krisirie searches for hope in new track “Return to Love”
As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues, it's difficult for even the most optimistic to keep their hopes up. At times, singer Krisirie finds herself among the despondent....
Jamaican Gospel Star Carlene Davis shares her favorite Jamaican Take-out Spots
Music and food are two of the Caribbean’s most sought-after exports. And perhaps no other regions loves both so much in equal measure. With this in mind, we...
Meet Linda Julien of Miami Gardens: A Haitian-American Story
Miami Gardens City County candidate Linda Julien has a uniquely Haitian-American history. “My mother came here on a boat,” she explains. “It was a life-threatening trip that...
Death Of Caribbean-Born activist spurs calls for Windrush Compensation
The death of Caribbean-born British activist Paulette Wilson has intensified calls for the acceleration of the payment of reparations by the British government to the Windrush generation...
Island Origins Live – Jamaica Leads as a Model for Safe Tourism
Donovan White is the current Director of Tourism for the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB). His job is to oversee the marketing of Jamaica to the...
THE BEST JAMAICA FESTIVAL SONGS EVER, By Decade
For decades, the Jamaica Festival Song Competition has provided a soundtrack to Jamaican history, culture and national pride. Since launching in 1966 as part of the Independence...
Island Origins Live – Building an Iconic Caribbean Brand
Douglas Orane helmed the GraceKennedy Group of companies from the 90s to 2011, bringing the enterprise to international prominence. Through his vision, Grace Foods, GK...
Buju Banton Triumphs in the Jamaica Festival Song Competition
Jamaican music icon Buju Banton has emerged the winner of this year’s Jamaica Festival Song Competition, among ten finalists. His entry “I am Jamaican” gave the Grammy...
What Bahamian Star Padrino Loves to Cook Up In The Kitchen
Music and food are two of the Caribbean’s most sought-after exports. And perhaps no other regions loves both so much in equal measure. With this in mind,...
