The Best Reggae Festivals (That Aren’t in Jamaica)
Thanks to its infectious beat and positive messages, reggae music has gone far beyond its island origins, inspiring fans everywhere. So it's no surprise some of the...
These New Haitian Films Are Breaking the Mold
Across international festivals and intimate film screening, a wave of new and exciting Haitian films are emerging. And this latest crop of Haitian films prove far from...
Add These Caribbean Fine Jewelry Designers To Your Holiday Wishlist
Forget your basic baubles. With modern silhouettes and stunning jewels, a new generation of jewelry designers are emerging among the Caribbean Diaspora, creating timeless pieces that feel...
Our Favorite Unexpected Jerk Spice Combos
Bright, spicy and flavorful, jerk spice can always bring a Caribbean dish to the next level, from chicken to pork. But some combinations may prove very surprising,...
Why Aloe Vera is the Ultimate beauty Hack
Filled with vitamins, antioxidants, and moisturizing fatty acids, aloe vera is considered the ultimate hair-and-skin superfood. The all-natural aloe gel also makes the perfect DIY ingredient, as...
Making passion your brand with Fashion Entrepreneur Cholla Williams
Fashion entrepreneur Cholla Williams is always on the go. As the founder and owner of Covered by Grace African Designs, the Jamaican native constantly travels around Africa...
Catch this Landmark Taino exhibit at The Smithsonian
The Taino peoples, the Caribbean's first inhabitants pre-Columbus, have long labored under the illusion of extinction. Any Caribbean child will remember textbooks speaking of the region's natives...
Luxe Nike Air Force 1 honors The Dominican Republic
Dominican sneaker heads will have much to celebrate next month, thanks to the upcoming release of Nike's next Air Force 1 drop "De Lo Mio," inspired by...
Five Facts you need to know about the Reggae Girlz
Jamaica's senior soccer team The Reggae Girlz became the island's (and the internet's) darlings when they made history qualifying for FIFA Women's World Cup 2019. In a...
Andrew Gillum’s Personal Message to the Caribbean Community
Calibe Thompson, publisher of Island Origins Magazine had a chance to sit and have a robust conversation with Democratic Florida gubernatorial nominee (candidate at the time), Andrew...
