St Vincent volcano eruption

St. Vincent Evacuating as Island Volcano Threatens to Erupt

​The island of St Vincent is currently on high alert as La Soufrière, a volcano that has been dormant since 1979, seems to be on...
caribbean fusion cuisine

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...
Chef Thia's New signature Haitian Spices

An Exclusive Look at Chef Thia’s New Line of Signature Haitian Spices

An accomplished culinary expert and social media influencer known for Haitian-fusion cuisine and a larger-than-life personality, Cynthia Verna is adding a few new elements to...
Caribbean singers and rappers

These 6 Powerful Caribbean Singers and Rappers Transformed Pop Music

In a highly competitive music industry, it's often hard to get your voice heard. This is especially true for those who are willing to break boundaries, adding...
Black Caribbean families covid-19 vaccine

Stop the Spread: How to Keep Your Family safe from COVID-19

Living in a multigenerational home has become increasingly common in the United States. One in five Americans currently live in a home with multiple generations. This is...
Caribbean Artists for Perez Art Museum Miami

Call to Caribbean Artists for Perez Art Museum Miami Fellowship

Caribbean art across the diaspora has a fresh showcase in Miami with the Caribbean Cultural Institute (CCI) — a recently launched initiative from Perez Art Museum Miami...
Caribbean Consuls General at Island SPACE

Caribbean Consuls General at Island SPACE for landmark meeting

Caribbean leaders from across the diaspora joined together for a celebratory night of heritage and leadership at Island SPACE Caribbean Museum on March 8. Eight consuls general...
Caribbean-American women in politics

Who Run the World? Meet the Amazing Caribbean-American Women in Politics

For Americans among minority and immigrant communities, equal representation in American governance remains an urgent goal. So much still needs to be done, but many Caribbean-American women...
pandemic Caribbean-American communities

Caribbean-American communities still reeling from pandemic

In the months between Miami Carnival in October and the New Year, South Florida is usually busy with a slate of music concert, food festival and holiday...
Caribbean charities COVID-19

Caribbean Charities double down to help during COVID-19 crisis

In the Caribbean’s fight against COVID-19, there are many battlegrounds: in the hospital wards with medical professionals lacking supplies to protect themselves, in homes where families struggle...

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