Kilti sé Djéwizon-Culture Heals The Monsignor Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre (FRC) is pleased to announce the return of traditional celebrations of Mwa Ewitaj Kwéyòl and Jounen Kwéyòl for 2022. This year’s theme is Kilti sé Djéwizon- Culture Heals. This theme seeks to underscore and promote the role of culture in the formative development of our society not merely after the crippling health effects of the covid-19 pandemic, but also […]
Glenda N Cox, a Grenadian woman who spent her early years growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, has won an Emmy Award for her work as Executive Producer on Lizzo’s Watch Out For the Big Grrrls.
Bank of Saint Lucia (BOSL) and the Centre for Adolescent Renewal & Education (C.A.R.E.) officially signed their annual commitment in support of youth development. The official signing took place at the Bank’s Financial Centre on Bridge Street with the Executive Director, Dr. Karleen Mason signing on behalf of the institution. Deputy Managing Director of Operations, Mr. Lyndon Arnold, signed the agreement on behalf of BOSL. Both representatives expressed their respective […]
Lucian Carnival is a celebration of Saint Lucia’s culture, artistry and vibrancy, and thanks to Bank of Saint Lucia three lucky winners have even more reason to celebrate. Alexis Stephen, Carlene St. Edward and Alison Mayers emerged the big winners of BOSL’s Sign Up to Win Carnival Promotion. Well over six hundred attendees of national and signature carnival events, qualified for the promotion by simply scanning an activation code and […]
Digicel through the Daren Sammy Foundation continues to equip our future leaders with academic scholarships valued at $20,000. Digicel St. Lucia continues to exemplify its devotion to youth development & education by partnering with the Daren Sammy Foundation on its annual scholarship program which assisted 20 students with disbursements and academic support. The Daren Sammy foundation established in 2016 not only provides cash disbursements to students but also academic support […]
Saint Lucia Carnival 2022 climaxed with the national parade of the bands on Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 19. A total of 9 bands participated in this year’s national parade. The results from the national parade of the bands for Saint Lucia Carnival 2022 are as follows: Section of the Year Position Band Portrayal 1 Xuvo Arcane 2 Just 4 Fun Avant Garde 3 Tribe of Twel Universe […]
After an exciting weekend of intense competition, three new kings have been crowned for Saint Lucia Carnival 2022. Copping this year’s Groovy Monarch title for the third time was Ricky T, with the song “Mal Pale”. Crowd favourite for the power soca segment, Fross, took the title of Power Soca Monarch with his hit song “God Made Man” which saw the entire crowd at the SAAB jumping and waving their […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
