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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CDB Launches Youth for Innovation and Resilience (Youth FIRE) Programme 2023 to support inclusive and equitable development in the Caribbean. The Caribbean Development Bank, (CDB) on June 13, 2023, launched its 2023 Youth for Innovation and Resilience (Youth FIRE) Programme aimed at supporting inclusive and equitable development in the Region through youth empowerment and engagement. The launch was held at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in Saint Lucia. Scheduled […]
Following the call for applications for the 2023 National Groovy and Power Soca Monarch competitions, the following artists and songs have been selected for the quarter finals of the National Competition. Groovy Soca Qualifiers Name/Sobriquet Song Alpha Smoke Arthur Allain Feeling Irie BANDIT Fire Blaze Temperature Brillo Vaval Bronxx On My Mind Buffalo 3ZK The Girl is Mine Carlton Roberts Fly CJ Jookdem Alchoholics Crown Monica Dez Chattel Enough is […]
After an exciting day of riveting performances by 16 primary and secondary schools, Calypsonians; Danrel, from Reunion Primary and Yandi J from Sir Ira Simmons Secondary have won the 2023 National Schools Calypso Crown. Danrel gave a captivating performance of his calypso, entitled “Children in Crisis” and Yandi J as Father Time singing “Passage of Time” had the crowd singing along to their songs. All the calypsonians delivered songs focusing […]
