About KEPT CARIBBEAN
Keeping Caribbean Culture Alive
Our Mission
KEPT CARIBBEAN exists to celebrate, preserve, and elevate Caribbean culture through impactful storytelling, luxury experiences, and authentic representation of the people, traditions, and voices shaping the islands and the diaspora.
“The Caribbean is more than a destination — it is a legacy, a people, a rhythm, and a global influence that deserves to be documented with authenticity and excellence.”
Our Core Values
Representation
Showcasing authentic Caribbean voices and stories that are often overlooked by mainstream media.
Preservation
Documenting and celebrating Caribbean traditions, heritage, and cultural practices for future generations.
Elevation
Highlighting Caribbean excellence in business, arts, entertainment, and community leadership.
Shemariah Pradia
Shemariah Pradia is an award-winning journalist, playwright, healthcare advocate, and public relations executive based in Atlanta, Georgia.
A Caribbean native from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Shemariah brings a unique perspective to KEPT CARIBBEAN, combining her extensive experience in media with a deep passion for Caribbean culture and heritage.
Founder & CEO: Kept Consultants Public Relations & Entertainment
Senior Editor: BossXL Magazine
Service: U.S. Navy Veteran
Randolph N. Bennett, M.A., LC, LPC
Randolph N. Bennett is co-owner of iRON Enterprise, LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) formed in the U.S. Virgin Islands. A distinguished public servant and St. Thomas native, he brings decades of leadership across the military, federal government, and the Caribbean community to KEPT CARIBBEAN.
A retired Chief Warrant Officer Four, Randolph joined the U.S. Army in 1985 from St. Thomas and retired in 2007 after 21 years of service at the Pentagon. He then entered Federal Service, rising to retire again as a GS-15 Director with the U.S. Department of State in 2015, where he oversaw the residences of all 394 U.S. ambassadors and chiefs of mission across more than 180 countries.
Co-Owner: iRON Enterprise, LLC (SDVOSB)
Former Commissioner: Property & Procurement, Government of the USVI
Former President: Virgin Islands Association (DC)
Former Office Director: U.S. Department of State
Service: Retired Chief Warrant Officer Four, U.S. Army
Education & Honors
- Graduate degree in Licensed Professional Counseling; PhD candidate in Creative Leadership
- Certified Life Coach & Contracting Officer; graduate of the Army Management Staff College
- Legion of Merit for service to the Nation
- Joint Civilian Service Commendation Award (FBI, CIA & DIA)
- Meritorious Service Medal & NATO Medal
What We Cover
Our content spans the full spectrum of Caribbean life, from luxury travel to powerful advocacy journalism.
The Future of KEPT
KEPT CARIBBEAN is more than a magazine — we're building a cultural media brand for the Caribbean globally.
KEPT CARIBBEAN TV
Digital Travel Series
Caribbean Excellence Awards
Business & Tourism Summits
Wellness Retreats
Fashion & Cultural Festivals
Get In Touch
For press inquiries, partnerships, advertising opportunities, or general questions.
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Join us in Atlanta, Georgia for the exclusive unveiling of our inaugural issue, featuring live Caribbean performances, red carpet arrivals, cultural fashion showcases, and Caribbean culinary tastings.
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