The stage is set for the highly anticipated Groovy & Power Soca Monarch Semifinals, as 20 Groovy Soca and 20 Power Soca entries have officially advanced to the next phase of the 2025 competition. This exciting third stage will take place on Friday, June 27, at the National Cultural Centre Grounds. To earn their place in the semifinals, artistes were required to deliver live performances of the 80 qualifying song […]
A total of 118 songs were submitted for consideration for the 2025 National Groovy and Power Soca Monarch competition. Artistes across Saint Lucia responded to the call for submissions of songs for the 2025 Lucian Carnival Season for an opportunity to dethrone reigning Groovy and Power Soca monarchs, Sly and Ricky T. A panel of judges assembled for listening auditions on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 01, 2025, to […]
Sixteen (16) Schools across Saint Lucia have qualified for the inaugural National Schools Soca Competition on Friday, June 6, 2025, as part of events under the Lucian Junior Carnival Calendar. To secure a place in this year’s competition, interested schools participated in a closed audition on Wednesday, May 7, where students performed in front of a panel of experienced judges. Judges assessed lyrical content, stage presence, vocal delivery, and overall […]
Local Caribbean paint manufacturer, Harris Paints made history at the AMPP Annual Conference & Expo in Nashville, Tennessee, being awarded with the prestigious Master Painters Institute (MPI) 2025 Commitment Champion Award. As the first and only company outside of North Americas to receive this global honour, the award recognizes Harris Paints’ dedication to promoting global quality standards through the use of MPI systems, including rigorous product testing and continuing professional […]
Piton Beer is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of Piton Soca Starz — the ultimate soca talent competition — just in time to set the 2025 Saint Lucia Carnival ablaze with energy, rhythm, and raw talent. First launched in 2010, Piton Soca Starz quickly became the premier stage for up-and-coming soca artists to shine. More than just a competition, it evolved into a movement — a celebration of […]
Twenty (20) schools across Saint Lucia have been selected for the highly anticipated National Schools Calypso Competition scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2024, at the SAB, Vigie, Castries. In a closed auditioned held on Friday, May 2, forty-one (41) schools across Saint Lucia auditioned to be a part of this year’s competition, proudly showcasing their contribution to preserving and promoting Calypso culture. The National Schools Calypso Competition will be divided […]
Prime Minister Participates in High-Level Caribbean Investment Summit in Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre attended the Caribbean Investment Summit 2025 (CIS2025) held in Antigua and Barbuda. The CIS is a premier annual forum that brings together country leaders, financial experts, developers, and key stakeholders to drive forward the region’s investment climate. This year’s summit, hosted by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda in collaboration with its […]
The seven exceptional delegates vying for the 2025 National Carnival Queen title were officially presented to their corporate sponsors during a Sashing Ceremony, hosted on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Sandals Grande Resort. The annual event, streamed live to the public, marked a key milestone on the journey to the highly anticipated Pageant. Each delegate was ceremoniously sashed by her sponsor, symbolizing the start of an ambassadorship that blends corporate […]
The Carnival Planning & Management Committee (CPMC) in collaboration with the Carnival Music Management Committee (CMMC) announced the deadline for the submission of applications for the 2025 National Groovy and Power Soca Competition as midnight on Friday, May 23rd, 2025. Several artistes have already set the tone for the season with the release of fresh new tracks in Groovy, Power Soca and Dennery Segment genres. These early releases are generating […]
