Blog sidebar

Following a weekend of high energy music competitions, the Carnival Planning and Management Committee has announced the finalists for the 2025 Soca and Calypso Monarch Competitions. Despite the rains, scores of people assembled at the National Cultural Centre on Friday, June 28, for the Groovy & Power Soca Semi-Finals and on Sunday, June 29, for the Calypso Semi-finals. 20 songs competed in both the Groovy and Power Soca categories in […]

In a powerful demonstration of purpose-driven pageantry, the delegates vying for the National Carnival Queen traded makeup brushes for shovels during a tree planting exercise held on Friday, 13 June 2025 at the official residence of the Prime Minister. Held just days ahead of the United Nations World Day to Combat Desertification on June 17, the initiative was held in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and […]

The Carnival Planning and Management Committee (CPMC) is proud to announce the panel of judges selected for music competitions for Lucian Carnival 2025, including the Groovy and Power Soca Monarch, Inter-Commercial Calypso and the Calypso Monarch Competitions. Their collective knowledge and experience ensure the highest standards of fairness and professionalism in evaluating the wide array of talent that defines Lucian Carnival. Mark Sifflet – Chief Judge Allison Pascal Amara Francis Andrew […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]