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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

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Official Call for Submissions: 2026 National Groovy and Power Soca Competition

The Carnival Planning and Management Committee (CPMC) is thrilled to officially open submissions for the 2026 National Groovy and Power Soca Competition! The stage is set, the rhythm is calling, and we are inviting you to be part of the sound that will define Carnival 2026. All entries must be submitted digitally via the official online submission form: SUBMISSION FORM Mandatory Submission Requirements Full Government Name Sobriquet or Stage Name Email Address Date of Birth Image (labelled with sobriquet/stage name) Song […]

May 12, 2026

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Finalists for National Schools Soca and Calypso Competition Announced

The finalists for the National Schools Calypso and Soca Competition have been announced. The hallmark event for Lucian Junior Carnival is set for Wednesday June 3rd and Friday June 5th for primary and secondary schools respectively. In a closed audition, fifty-nine (59) schools across Saint Lucia auditioned to be a part of this year’s competition, illustrating their vocal abilities for the culture. The National Schools Calypso and Soca Competition will be divided into two segments: infant/primary schools and secondary schools. […]

May 6, 2026

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59 Schools Scheduled to Audition for National Schools Calypso and Soca Competition

A total of fifty-nine (59) schools across Saint Lucia will participate in this year’s National Schools Calypso and Soca Competition Auditions. In the Calypso category, twenty-six (26) primary and fourteen (14) secondary schools will audition, while fourteen (14) primary and nine (9) secondary schools will audition in the Soca category. The schools are set to face a panel of judges on Monday May 5th and Tuesday May 6th to be a part of this year’s competition. The participating Schools are as follows; PRIMARY SCHOOLS CALYPSO […]

May 4, 2026

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National Carnival Queen Delegates Sashed

Nine delegates vying for the coveted title of 2026 National Carnival Queen have officially been sashed, marking the start of their journey to the crown. The Sashing Ceremony, held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at The Landings Resort, served as a significant milestone in the lead-up to the highly anticipated pageant. The annual event, streamed live to the public, offered viewers an exclusive first look at the contestants as they were formally introduced. Each delegate was ceremoniously sashed by her […]

April 9, 2026

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Stronger Leadership Pathways for Women in Caribbean Hospitality and Tourism

CHTA CEO Vanessa Ledesma Calls for Stronger Leadership Pathways for Women in Caribbean Hospitality and Tourism During Saint Lucia International Women's Day Event Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) CEO Vanessa Ledesma called for stronger leadership pathways for women across the Caribbean hospitality and tourism sector while delivering keynote remarks at the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association’s (SLHTA) International Women’s Day Brunch on Sunday, March 8. Ledesma’s remarks reinforced CHTA’s International Women’s Day message, encouraging the industry to move beyond recognition […]

March 24, 2026

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2026 National Carnival Queen Delegates Announced

The Carnival Planning and Management Committee (CPMC) in collaboration with the National Carnival Queen Pageant Committee has unveiled nine (9) delegates competing in this years National Carnival Queen Pageant as part of events for Lucian Carnival 2025. The 9 delegates are: Eudoxia Poleon – Desruisseaux, Micoud Sydney James – Ciceron, Castries Faith Edward – Ciceron, Castries Nyaley Lewis – Dennery Shernette Rameau – Aux Leon, Mabouya Valley Darlene Francis – La Clery, Castries Adel Montoute – Gros Islet Derrelle DuBouis […]

March 14, 2026