What began in September 2010 as a small, Orlando-based community news magazine has grown into a global platform with readers and followers as far away as Japan, Norway, and across the Caribbean.
Caribbean American Passport News Magazine was created to spotlight Caribbean American organizations and small businesses in Central Florida. Its mission from day one has been clear: to provide a space for engagement, storytelling, and cultural celebration while shining a positive light on the vibrant Caribbean American community and the stories that unite us through heritage, family, and culture.
September 2025 marks 15 years of continuous publishing. From the beginning, Caribbean American Passport has served as a vital bridge between Caribbean and American communities, highlighting culture, business, arts, politics, and the people who are making an impact locally and globally.
The magazine’s very first issue, featuring the Miami Broward One Carnival, set the tone for what was to come—not just a publication, but a movement of representation and connection. Since then, Caribbean American Passport (CAP) has amplified Caribbean voices, celebrated traditions, and provided valuable resources to residents and businesses alike.
Over the years, CAP has published thousands of stories featuring multicultural leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.
The first issue launched with 1,000 copies distributed in Central Florida. Demand was so strong that an additional 3,000 copies were printed in the first week. By 2011, circulation had grown to 5,000 copies per month, and by 2013, demand drove expansion to 10,000 copies monthly with statewide distribution. In 2015, circulation doubled again to 20,000 copies, reaching homes, businesses, barbershops, restaurants, and libraries across Florida.
In 2020, during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the magazine pivoted toward digital engagement, investing in online platforms to continue supporting readers and advertisers. This marked the beginning of CAP’s transformation into a robust multimedia network. Today, Caribbean American Passport connects audiences across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube, offering businesses, nonprofits, and political campaigns direct access to diverse communities.
In 2025 came the birth on CAP Village in Fashion Square Mall.
CAP Village: Building Stronger Communities
One of the magazine’s proudest expansions is the creation of CAP Village, a dynamic hub for arts, culture, community, and businesses. CAP Village represents the magazine’s mission in action, bringing people together to support entrepreneurship, showcase culture, and strengthen community ties.
Looking Ahead
As Caribbean American Passport celebrates its 15th anniversary, the vision remains strong: to inform, inspire, and connect communities while preserving and elevating Caribbean culture in America. The next chapter promises even more innovation in media, stronger partnerships, and a continued commitment to giving voice to the Caribbean American experience.
“Fifteen years is just the beginning,” says the CAP team. “We are honored to serve as a trusted voice for our community, and we look forward to the next 15 years of telling our stories, celebrating our heritage, and creating impact together.”
