On the weekend, the news that the Vincy Jewels received a bronze medal in Netball at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) games by defeating the Barbadian Gems left me feeling veryuplifted. During my last years in primary school, I began to follow the fortunes of the St. Vincent Netball team and recall it being among the top teams in the Caribbean, following Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. Barbados always …
The 11 Calypso finalists have been announced after last week’s semifinals, and performers from each Calypso tent are gearing up to fight for the coveted title of Calypso Monarch 2022. ‘Kaiso Kaiso’ fans gathered in their numbers at ‘Ting Nice Agen’ at the Victoria Park on Friday, June 24. Along with the expected live band and witty lyrics, 22 Calypsonians used sequins, suits and face paint to bring their performance …
Reigning Calypso Monarch Shaunelle McKenzie says her preparations to defend her title come this Sunday, July 3, are going smoothly. McKenzie, who hails from the Upstage Calypso tent, will be taking the stage at ‘PanKaiMas’ during a triple treat event combining Panorama, Sections of the bands and the Calypso Monarch. The artiste was able to “wet her feet” on the “big stage” of Victoria Park during the semifinals on June …