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Bordelaise Correctional Facility Crowned Inter-Commercial House Champions 2026

Shaquelle Charlery representing the Bordelaise Correctional Facility, emerged victorious at the Inter-commercial House Competition with a riveting performance of ‘Bordelaise Sad Stories’. The song is a cautionary tale of the consequences of poor life decisions resulting in incarceration. Charlery unseated two-time winner Erny J who came in second with ‘One Last Time’. 16 Commercial Houses participated in this year’s competition. The order of winners for the 2026 Inter-Commercial Calypso Monarch competition are: Position Commercial House Representative Song Score 1 Bordelaise […]

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History Made: Miss Nyaley Lewis and Miss Faith Edward Jointly Crowned 2026 National Carnival Queen – the First Tie in the Pageant’s 72-Year History

For the first time in the 72-year history of the National Carnival Queen Pageant, two delegates have been crowned 2026 National Carnival Queen: Miss Bank of Saint Lucia, Nyaley Lewis, and Miss Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, Faith Edward. The historic result was declared at the Pavilion on Rodney Bay, where nine delegates vied for the coveted title in a riveting display of talent, confidence and poise across six (6) segments. The Carnival Planning & Management Committee (CPMC) recognises that an […]

July 6, 2026 2

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Finalists Announced for the 2026 Soca and Calypso Monarch Competitions

The results are in, and after a riveting weekend of music, culture and competition, the Carnival Planning and Management Committee has announced the finalists for the 2026 Groovy & Power Competitions and the Calypso Monarch Competition. The National Cultural Centre welcomed hundreds of enthusiasts as the Friday, June 26 and Sunday June 28 semi-finals took place. A whopping 40 performances were completed in the Groovy and Power Soca categories. Artists vied for a spot in the finals of the Soca […]

June 29, 2026

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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