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Call for Road Marshalls for Parade of the Bands

The Carnival Planning and Management Committee (CPMC) wishes to invite interested persons to apply to become Road Marshalls for the Parade of the Bands on Carnival Monday July 15, and Carnival Tuesday, July 16. As a Road Marshall, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and smooth flow of the parade. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting with crowd control and ensuring the safety of all participants and […]

todayJune 28, 2024

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Community Carnivals Kick Off With Ciceron Carnival

The Community of Ciceron came alive last weekend with the Miss Ciceron Pageant being held on Saturday June 22, and Ciceron Carnival parade on Sunday June 25, 2024. Scores of residents and visitors came out to be a part of the celebrations in Ciceron. Faith Edward, Miss WASCO Lane, was crowned Miss Ciceron 2024. The Miss Ciceron Pageant and Carnival parade was developed in an effort to ignite a sense […]

todayJune 27, 2024

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National Carnival Queen Pageant Happening This Saturday

The 70th staging of the prestigious National Carnival Queen Pageant will be held this Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Pavilion in Rodney Bay. Through displays of elegance, poise, dazzling costumes, and creative talents, seven (7) delegates will compete for a chance to be named the 2024 Lucian Carnival Queen. The 7 Delegates vying for this year’s title are: Kadin Antoine - Miss Caribcation Aeryn George - Miss Windjammer Resort […]

todayJune 25, 2024

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Qualifying Artistes & Calypsonians Announced for 2024 Soca & Calypso Monarch Competition

After a packed weekend of activities for Lucian Carnival, including the semi-finals of the Groovy & Power Soca, and Calypso Monarch; organizing agency, the Carnival Planning and Management Committee has announced the finalists for the 2024 Soca and Calypso Monarch Competitions. The Groovy and Power Soca Monarch competition will be held on July 5, 2024, at the SAB, Vigie. 9 artistes in each category, have been selected to compete against […]

todayJune 24, 2024

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Qualifying Calypsonians Announced For Semi-Final Round of Calypso Monarch Competition

Qualifying Calypsonians Announced For Semi-Final Round of Calypso Monarch Competition After a gruelling week of competition, 18 Calypsonians have been selected to proceed to the semi-final round of the Calypso Monarch Competition, to be held this Sunday, June 23rd, at the National Cultural Centre. Quarter-final shows of the Calypso Competition were spread across four exciting nights of Tent at the National Cultural Centre. Calypsonians from each of the four tents […]

todayJune 17, 2024

Groovy and Power Soca Monarch Winners

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40 Songs Selected To Advance To Groovy and Power Soca Monarch Semifinals

20 groovy and power soca song submissions have qualified to advance in each category of the Soca Semifinals, the third stage in this year’s Groovy and Power Soca Monarch Competition, scheduled for Saturday, June 22, at the National Cultural Centre Grounds. Artistes were required to perform their submissions live, before a panel of judges on Saturday, 8 June, and Sunday, June 9, for a chance to qualify for the next […]

todayJune 10, 2024

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Yandi J from Sir Ira Simmons Reclaims Crown

Yandi J from Sir Ira Simmons Reclaims Crown with Mongouge Combined For Schools Calypso Competition 20 young calypsonians from Primary and secondary schools across Saint Lucia participated in the 2024 National Schools Calypso Competition on Friday, July 7. Capturing the title for this year’s Primary School title was Kenyan Osman, from Mongouge Combined with a captivating performance of his calypso, entitled “Take your time”. 2023 winner Yandi J, from Sir […]

todayJune 8, 2024

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Qualifiers Announced for Lucian Carnival Soca Monarch Quarterfinals 2024

After an overwhelming response from artistes following the call for submissions for the 2024 National Groovy and Power Soca Monarch competitions, a panel of judges sat for a listening audition to select the artists who qualify for the 2024 Soca Monarch Quarterfinals. The following artistes and songs have been selected for the next round of the National Competition. Power Soca Finalists Name/Sobriquet Song Mas In We Heart Mas In We […]

todayJune 3, 2024

Republic Bank Launches Third Year of Its ‘Five for Fun’ Youth Cricket Initiative

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20 Schools Scheduled to Compete in the National Schools Calypso Competition

Twenty (20) schools across Saint Lucia will compete in this year’s National Schools Calypso Competition scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2024, at the SAAB, Vigie, Castries. The Competition will be divided into two segments: infant/primary schools and secondary schools. The participating Schools are as follows.   Secondary Schools Primary Schools 1 Bocage Anglican Infant 2 Castries Comprehensive Augier Combined 3 Ciceron Ave Maria 4 Corinth Carmen Rene Memorial 5 Micoud […]

todayMay 21, 2024

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May 31st Deadline for Submissions For 2024 Groovy and Power Soca Monarch Competition

The Carnival Music Management Committee (CMMC) announced the upcoming deadline for the submission of applications for the 2024 National Groovy and Power Soca Competition as midnight on Friday, May 31st, 2024. Artistes interested in participating in the 2024 Groovy and Power Soca Monarch are required to complete the electronic form, uploading an image of themselves, as well as the intended competition song and backup track in WAV or MP3 format. […]

todayMay 21, 2024