Miramar gears up to host Taste of the Caribbean Islands

The third annual Taste of the Caribbean Islands event, hosted by Vice Mayor Alexandra P Davis of the City of Miramar, will be held at Vizcaya Park on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 3 p m

This event has attracted international artistes and chefs who will give patrons a real taste of the Caribbean experience

It will feature artistes, Singing Melody from Jamaica, Causion from Antigua & Barbuda, Julien Believe from the Bahamas, Nadia Batson from Trinidad & Tobago, and Latin American artistes Gianpaul & Latin Soul Band The legendary Code Red Band will also perform

The exciting lineup of entertainment includes The Lauderhill Steel Ensemble, Moko Jumbies, Soca Bounce, and the Junkanoo Band

There will also be live cooking demonstrations from Vicky Colas, Executive Chef & nutritionist at Unique Culinary Group, Chef Calvin Young Lalloo from Belize as well as Chefs Khalil, Patrice Harris-Henry, and Chez-Ann Campbell from the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of Technology (UTECH) in Jamaica

Our newest addition will be Mixologist Shamon Hinds-Smith, from UTECH, who will demo Caribbean specialty drinks

There will be a tribute to a son of Jamaica, Harry Belafonte, the famed singer, actor, and activist as well as a celebration to mark the Bahamas 50th year of independence

“Taste of the Caribbean Islands is an event that brings together the culture, language, art, music, and experience of a people under one roof It is a must-attend event for the folks that appreciate all that makes up our Caribbean islands We have something for everyone to include face painting and balloon art for the kids as well as an onsite pop-up art gallery and book fair, which will include book readings The evening will close out with the pulsating rhythms of the islands We are encouraging everyone to come out to this highly anticipated family event,” said Vice Mayor Alexandra P Davis

There will be a representation of numerous Consulates and Tourist Boards from the Caribbean at this one-of-a-kind event in South Florida that attracts thousands

Sponsors of the event include the Jamaica Tourist Board, the University of Technology, Grace Foods, and the Jamaica Stock Exchange

There will be food and novelty vendors, where all things Caribbean will be on hand for purchase

Born in Jamaica and based in Las Vegas, Nevada, reggae artiste Ras Kronik is gearing up to release his third studio album, called The Energy

The title track, which was published in mid-May via Pandemic Records, is also featured on the Passion Fruit Riddim, the label’s latest compilation

The Energy (single) gives a clear indication of what Ras Kronik’s fans can expect from the upcoming LP: a collection of songs –both reggae and dancehall – that addresses social issues while dabbling in spirituality This tune, as well as the forthcoming album, is filled with depth and fire

Although Ras Kronik and the team at Pandemic Records were hoping to have the project out before the end of June, they are now acknowledging that there is a possibility that it may be delayed; pushing it back to July 2023

Additionally, the album will have other previously released songs: Jah Jah Light, from the Logic Riddim, and Rough Out A Street

When asked what’s the inspiration behind The Energy, Ras Kronik said the following:

“The inspiration behind the Energy is simply natural. As the rising of the Love and Light energy flows within and I consciousness that’s how the song was born ”