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Pageantry Meets Purpose in Tree Planting Initiative with National Carnival Queen Delegates

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 Rural Development with several trees such as sugar apples and […]

June 17, 2025

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Judges Announced for 2025 Lucian Carnival Music Competitions

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 George Constance Ann Akufo - Judges Coordinator Anthony Alcindor Anthony R. […]

June 10, 2025

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Top 40 Groovy and Power Soca Entries Advance to Semifinal Round of Competition

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 submissions before a panel of judges on Saturday, June 7, […]

June 10, 2025

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80 Songs Advance to the Soca Monarch Quarterfinals for Lucian Carnival 2025

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 select the 40 best song in each category. The following […]

June 3, 2025

18 Schools for Inaugural National Schools Soca Competition

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16 Schools Across the Island Qualify for Inaugural National Schools Soca Competition

Sixteen (16) Schools across Saint Lucia have qualified for the inaugural National Schools Soca Competition on Friday, June 6, 2025, as part of events under the Lucian Junior Carnival Calendar. To secure a place in this year’s competition, interested schools participated in a closed audition on Wednesday, May 7, where students performed in front of a panel of experienced judges. Judges assessed lyrical content, stage presence, vocal delivery, and overall artistic impact, to determine the young artists who would advance […]

May 14, 2025

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Harris Paints Honoured with International Award of Distinction

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 development training — hallmarks of excellence in the coatings industry. […]

May 12, 2025

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Piton Beer Ignites the Carnival Spirit with the Return of Piton Soca Starz in 2025

Piton Beer is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of Piton Soca Starz — the ultimate soca talent competition — just in time to set the 2025 Saint Lucia Carnival ablaze with energy, rhythm, and raw talent. First launched in 2010, Piton Soca Starz quickly became the premier stage for up-and-coming soca artists to shine. More than just a competition, it evolved into a movement — a celebration of Saint Lucia’s musical heartbeat. The show helped catapult now-household names […]

May 9, 2025

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20 Schools Qualified to Compete in the 2025 National Schools Calypso Competition

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 into two segments: Infant/Primary schools and Secondary schools. The schools […]

May 5, 2025

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PM Participates in High-Level Caribbean Investment Summit

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 Citizenship by Investment Unit, opened with a high-level panel discussion […]

May 2, 2025