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18 Calypsonians Secure Spots in Calypso Monarch Semi-Finals

The quarter final round of the Calypso Monarch Competition is concluded, paving the way for the highly anticipated semi-finals. Eighteen (18) calypsonians have earned their spot in the semi-final round and will vie for a coveted spot in the finals when the semi-final round takes place on Sunday, June 28th at the National Cultural Centre. The quarter-final round, which drew hundreds of patrons across the island, showcased the depth of Saint Lucian calypso talent. Performers delivered compelling presentations rooted in […]

June 22, 2026

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Harris Paints Makes History With Launch Of Quantum Drytm

World’s First Single-Base Dry Tinting System. Caribbean Company Achieves World First in Paint Technology I am reaching out to share a story that highlights Caribbean innovation on the global stage. Harris Paints – a local manufacturer in Saint Lucia has become the first paint company in the world to introduce a dry tinting solution within a single-base paint system. This breakthrough, known as Quantum DryTM, represents the latest advancement in technology that was conceived and developed in the Caribbean. The […]

June 16, 2026

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Wasco continues supply efforts in Babonneau amid prolonged dry season

The Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO) wishes to update the public on the current status of the Hill 20 System. Although the island has now entered the rainy season, the effects of the prolonged dry season are still being felt across Saint Lucia, and the Babonneau Network, supplied by the Hill 20 Water Treatment facility remains among the most severely impacted. While the island has received some rainfall in recent weeks, it has done little to ease conditions at […]

June 11, 2026

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Listwa Kannaval 2026 Explores The Connection Between Music, Language, And Identity

Listwa Kannaval returns for its second year as a signature event on the Lucian Carnival calendar. The event is set to take place On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at The Harbour Club. Created as a platform for documentation, and cultural dialogue, the lecture series seeks to examine the forces that continue to shape Carnival and Saint Lucian identity. This year’s theme, “Rhythm, Language, and Identity: Does Our Music Define Us?”, invites audiences to consider a compelling question, does music […]

June 9, 2026

National Secondary Schools 2026 Calypso and Soca Competition

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National Secondary Schools Calypso & Soca Competition 2026

National Secondary Schools Calypso & Soca Competition 2026 Mindoo Phillip Park came alive on Friday, June 5, 2026, as nineteen (19) secondary schools competed in the National Secondary Schools Calypso & Soca Competition, delivering an afternoon of outstanding performances and youthful talent. In the Soca category, Fire Kay of Corinth Secondary School captured the title with an electrifying rendition of "Ah Bon Ti Taytay La," earning the admiration of judges and patrons alike. The Calypso crown went to Zizi of Sir Ira Simmons Secondary School, whose powerful performance of "Zizi […]

June 8, 2026

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Semifinal Lineup Confirmed for 2026 Groovy & Power Soca Monarch Competition

Anticipation continues to mount for the 2026 Groovy & Power Soca Monarch competition as the semifinal lineup has now been determined. Following a highly competitive quarterfinal round, twenty (20) Groovy Soca and twenty (20) Power Soca entries have secured their places in the next stage of the contest. The quarterfinals featured live performances from eighty (80) artistes, each evaluated by an adjudication panel against the competition’s established criteria. Following careful deliberation, the judges selected the performers who demonstrated the strongest […]

June 8, 2026

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National Primary Schools Calypso & Soca Competition 2026

Twenty-one (21) students took to the stage on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, during the National Primary Schools Calypso & Soca Competition at Mindoo Phillip Park. Mr. Personality of Dugard Combined School captured the National Primary Schools Calypso Monarch title with his rendition of "Remember Me." No stranger to the competition stage, the young performer delivered an electrifying performance to an enthusiastic audience, many of whom sang along. Meanwhile, Soca Storm of Ave Maria Girls' School claimed the National Primary Schools Soca Monarch title with the song "Lash Up." The competition […]

June 7, 2026

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80 Songs Advance to the Soca Monarch Quarterfinals for Lucian Carnival 2026

A total of eighty (80) songs have advanced to the quarterfinal leg of the 2026 National Groovy and Power Soca Monarch competition. Artistes across Saint Lucia responded to the call for submissions of songs for the 2026 Lucian Carnival Season for an opportunity to dethrone reigning Groovy and Power Soca monarch. A panel of judges assembled for listening auditions on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31st, 2026, to select the top forty (40) songs in the groovy and power […]

June 1, 2026

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Rooted in Change: Delegates Advocate for a Greener Saint Lucia

In its second year, the Tree Planting Initiative under the Carnival Planning and Management Committee was a resounding success. The delegates of the 2026 instalment of the National Carnival Queen Pageant, stepped into nature at the Millet Bird Sanctuary within the Forest Reserve on Thursday May 14. The initiative was held in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Climate Change. The Department of Forestry provided several trees such as mango and papaya among others to be […]

May 20, 2026