The Chutney Generation: Indo-Caribbean Artists Make Their Mark in America

 From the first descendants of indentureship who settled across Antillean islands, a rich community has emerged with a distinctive artistic expression all its own. This has become...
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See Nicki Minaj’s Stunning Rainbow Pregnancy Pics

Nicki Minaj is pregnant! The star Trinidadian-American rapper is expecting her first child with hubby Kenneth Petty. She announced the happy new on her Instagram account in...
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Meet the Barbadian Behind This Awesome Miami Caribbean Film Festival

Organizers of the 2017 Third Horizon Caribbean Film Festival (Jason Jeffers center) In 2014, production company Third Horizon created the award-winning documentary "Papa Machete", a short film about...

Try On These Dreamy Wedding Dresses by Caribbean Designers

Filled with breathtaking beaches and stunning landscapes, the Caribbean has become one of the most romantic places on earth for destination weddings. But the region deserves equal...
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Food for Snacks or Beauty Hacks

Writer Staff Writer  | Photography Supplied Long before YouTube DIY and how-to videos became a thing, women across the Caribbean were using natural ingredients from their gardens and...
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Hidden Sounds of the Caribbean

Writer Bekim Rauseo | Photography Supplied Well before the jumping, the waving, and the chipping on the road wearing pretty costumes during carnival season, caribbean music was an expression of our...
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A THOUGHTFUL CONSTRUCTION OF SWIMSUITS & FEATHERS

Each February, the bustling streets of Port of Spain, Trinidad are transformed by a swarming kaleidoscope of colorful sequins, feathers, and glittery, sweat-covered bodies. Revelers in Caribbean...
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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...

Caribbean History comes alive in New Museum, Island Archives

The rich history of the Caribbean can sometimes feel far away, lost to time. But one glimpse of a well-used artifact, or hand-written letter can suddenly bring...

Stunning Caribbean Holiday Traditions You Need To See

Nothing feels sweeter than a Caribbean Christmas: surrounded by the warmth of family, friends, food, and of course, all the fun festivities. The region has celebrating the...

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