The Caribbean’s 25 Most Interesting People For 2014

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Nina Compton

St Lucia native Nina Compton’s run on Top Chef united viewers across the Caribbean, much like Jamaican Tessanne Chin did on The Voice in 2013. Blessed with expert culinary talent and natural charisma, Compton was soon after named St Lucia’s culinary ambassador — and she continues to be major voice for the power of Caribbean cuisine — globally. We’re excited to see what she does next.

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