LUCELEC helps power Saint Lucia Carnival

Saint Lucia Carnival 2022 is powered by St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC). Dubbed the “Recovery Carnival” by Creative Industries Minister Dr Ernest Hilaire, the power company is investing in the creative aspects of the festival to aid in that effort. Among the entities getting LUCELEC support is the Carnival Planning and Management Company (CPMC) for the staging of the semi-finals and finals of the calypso and soca monarch competitions. […]

July 10, 2022

Press Release

King & Queen of the Bands FREE This Monday

This year’s highly anticipated King & Queen of the Bands competition is now free to the public. King and Queen of the bands is a staple on the carnival calendar, and one of the greatest displays of creativity, revelry, and splendour for Saint Lucia Carnival. A total of eighteen (18) costumes will be on display for the nights show from Island Tribe, Xuvo Carnival, Fuzion Mas, Tribe Of Twel, Just […]

July 10, 2022

Press Release

Miss BOSL Wise, Xenia Douglas Crowned 2022 National Carnival Queen

After putting on a consistent display of poise, confidence and elegance throughout the competition, Miss BOSL Wise, Xenia Douglas has been crowned Saint Lucia’s National Carnival Queen for 2022. This year’s National Carnival Queen Pageant boasted several unique elements, with changes to the format of the show. The question segment started off this year’s competition, with all of the girls asked the same question. 2022 Queen, Miss BOSL Wise also came […]

July 8, 2022

Press Release

Xenia Douglas is Miss BOSL WISE

Xenia Douglas, Miss BOSL WISE is a well-rounded young entrepreneur who is passionate about healthy lifestyles and the arts, and with persistence and dedication translated these passions into the birth of three companies. Thrive Alive, is a health and wellness blog that teaches young people the importance of cultivating better eating habits and how to overcome any health challenges through eating wholesome foods. Bouquets & Beyond is a bespoke and […]

July 7, 2022

Press Release

Steel Bands Set for Panorama 2022

Participating Steel Band Orchestras in this year’s Panorama Competition announced that they are excited and ready for this year’s competition, set to take place this Sunday, July 10 at the SAAB in Vigie. A total of five bands will compete in the following order: Appearance Order Band Name 1 Caribbean Grains Laborie Steel Pan Laborie 2 Pantastic Muzik Steel Orchestra Banard Hill 3 LUCELEC Pantime Steel Orchestra Gros Islet […]

July 5, 2022

Press Release

Order of Appearance for the Parade of the Bands 2022

The Carnival Planning & Management Committee (CPMC) announces the order of appearance for the Parade of the Bands for Saint Lucia Carnival 2022. A total of eleven bands have registered for this year’s parade. The parade will follow its traditional route and begin at Choc, down the John Compton Highway, through the City of Castries and back to Choc. The parade order is as follows: Appearance Order Band Name 1 […]

June 30, 2022

Press Release

Update to Calypso Final Qualifiers

The CPMC announces updates to its list of qualifiers for the Calypso Monarch Competition after former multiple monarch, Minelle, announced her withdrawal from competition to cater to unforeseen challenges. As a result of the withdrawal, two artistes whose points were tied, will now participate in this year’s competition. These artistes are J’Urgen and Dycer Fontellio. The updated list of artistes and songs selected to advance to the next stage of […]

June 29, 2022

Press Release

9 Artistes in each category have secured their spot at Power & Groovy Soca and Calypso Finals

After a weekend of exciting semi-final competitions, 9 artists in the Calypso, Power Soca, and Groovy Soca segments have qualified to advance to the final round of competition. The Power and Groovy Soca Monarch Semi-Finals was held on Friday, June 24 at the National Cultural Centre (NCC) Grounds and the Calypso Monarch Semi-Finals held on Sunday, June 26 at the NCC. The following artistes and songs were selected to advance […]

June 27, 2022

Entertainment

Qualifiers for 2022 Calypso Monarch Semi Finals

The eighteen (18) qualifiers for the Calypso Monarch Semi Finals have been announced by the CPMC/ CMMC following the quarter finals stage of competition which took place over the last four days, Friday June 17 to Monday June 20, 2022. The following artistes listed in alphabetical order will proceed to the Calypso Monarch Semi Finals: Artiste Tent Animator South Calypso Tent Blaize Kaiso Pros Tent De Jenerator Kaiso Pros Tent […]

June 21, 2022

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