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Courts Babonneau Steel Orchestra Retains Panorama Title

After delivering a rhythmic rendition of Ashanti’s ‘Maléwèz’, Courts Babonneau Steel Orchestra has retained the title of Panorama champions. The results of last night’s Panorama competition are as follows: Rank  Steel Orchestra   Points Standing Winner  Courts Babonneau Steel Orchestra 267 1st Runner- Up  LUCELEC Pantime Steel Orchestra 258.5 2nd Runner- Up  Pantastic Muzik Steel Orchestra 255 Courts Babonneau Steel Orchestra Chairperson of the CPMC, Ms. Tamara Gibson, said “As usual, the level of youth involvement in Panorama is extremely commendable. The bands […]

todayJuly 10, 2023

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Ti Blacks Crowned 2023 Calypso Monarch

After delivering two compelling performances of his songs ‘Don’t Forget Minelle’ and ‘The Ghetto Cries’, Ti Blacks has been crowned the 2023 Calypso Monarch. Ti Blacks - St. Lucia's 2023 Calypso Monarch In what has been dubbed the ‘year of the youth’ for kaiso, three young calypsonians have copped top spots in the finals of the competition. The results for this year’s Calypso Monarch Competition are as follows: Rank  Calypsonian   Songs   Points Standing  Winner Ti Blacks Don’t Forget […]

todayJuly 9, 2023

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Arthur and Nerdy Crowned 2023 Soca Kings

Two new kings have been crowned for the Groovy and Power Soca Monarch competitions after an extremely competitive competition last evening at the SAAB. Returning from a short hiatus from the Groovy Soca competition stage, 5-time monarch, Arthur Allain successfully captured his 6th Groovy Soca Monarch title with his song “Irie”, which saw the SAAB grooving from left to right throughout the performance. Also coming off a hiatus, Imran Nerdy, was crowned the new Power Soca King with his song Clock […]

todayJuly 8, 2023

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Shanice Butcher, Miss Caribbean Galaxy Real Estate Crowned 2023 National Carnival Queen

Shanice Butcher, Miss Caribbean Galaxy Real Estate Crowned 2023 National Carnival Queen Miss Caribbean Galaxy Real Estate, Shanice Butcher, has been crowned Saint Lucia’s National Carnival Queen for 2023. Shanice captivated the judges after putting on a consistent display of poise, confidence and elegance throughout this year’s competition. The 69th staging of the National Carnival Queen Pageant saw 10 contestants competing for this year’s title. The results for the 2023 National Carnival Queen Pageant are as follows: Miss Photogenic - […]

todayJuly 3, 2023

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Update to Calypso Final Qualifiers

The CPMC announces updates to its list of qualifiers for the Calypso Monarch Competition after qualifier and former monarch, Walleigh, announced his withdrawal from competition.  As a result of the withdrawal, Herb Black, who was the calypsonian with the next highest point total from the semi-finals, will now qualify for this year’s finals. The updated list of calypsonians selected to advance to the finals of the National Calypso Monarch competition are as follows. Note that the qualifying artistes are listed in […]

todayJune 30, 2023

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Qualifying Calypsonians Announced For Calypso Finals

After an exciting semi-final last evening at the National Cultural Centre, 9 calypsonians have been selected to advance to the finals of the National Calypso Monarch Competition scheduled for Saturday, July 8 at the SAAB Vigie. The following calypsonians will go against the defending monarch; Dezral, for the 2023 Calypso Monarch title. # Sobriquet Calypso Tent 1 Mighty Sizzler Fire One 2 Mystic Kaiso Pro’s Tent 3 Oshun South Calypso Tent 4 Queen Yadzz South Calypso Tent 5 Ready Fire […]

todayJune 26, 2023

Soca Semis Postponed
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Soca Semis Postponed

Due to the impending passage of Tropical Storm Brett, the Carnival Planning and Management Committee (CPMC) has announced the postponement of the Semi-Final round of the Groovy and Power Soca Monarch competition, initially scheduled for this Friday, June 23, at the National Cultural Centre Grounds. In consultation with the Saint Lucia Meteorological Department and other key stakeholders, the CPMC has decided that the decision to postpone the event is in the best interest of participants and patrons of the show. […]

todayJune 21, 2023

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Tropical Storm Bret 2023

Bret is forecast to approach the Lesser Antilles through Thursday morning and then move across those islands Thursday afternoon and Thursday night as a strong tropical storm, bringing a risk of flooding from heavy rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous waves along the coast. Given the uncertainty in the track and intensity forecasts, it is too early to specify the location and magnitude of where Bret's associated hazards could occur. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Barbados, Dominica, Martinique, and St. Lucia, […]

todayJune 21, 2023

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Artistes Announced For Semi-Final Round of Groovy, Power and Calypso Competitions

After a gruelling week of competition, 20 artistes each have been selected to proceed to the semi-final round of the Groovy Soca, Power Soca, and Calypso Monarch Competitions. Groovy & Power Soca Qualifiers 45 Groovy and 57 Power Soca songs were submitted for consideration for this year’s competition. Artistes were required to perform their submissions before a panel of judges on Saturday, 17 June, for a chance to qualify for one of 20 available slots in the next round of […]

todayJune 19, 2023