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22 calysonians to battle for spot in finals
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June 11, 2013
The stage has been set, and twenty-two calypsonians have been selected for the calypso semi-finals on Fantastic Friday, June 21, at the Victoria Park....
Lystra Burgin wins Miss St George pageant
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June 11, 2013
Even before she was announced winner of the first Miss St George pageant, tears flowed freely from Lystra Burgin’s eyes.{{more}} The 17-year-old, wh...
Shaunelle marks 20 years in entertainment
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June 7, 2013
Shaunelle McKenzie started her calypso/soca singing career at age nine and now 20 years later, she is already considered a veteran in the business.{{m...
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June 7, 2013
Legendary Vincentian Band Touch is making a comeback for 2013. This year marks 25 years since the band produced its first hit soca song, “Back Offâ€...
Lower numbers at this year’s pageant – CDC
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June 7, 2013
Attendance at this year’s Miss SVG pageant was lower than that of previous years, but the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) is not sure why few...
New date for Uncle Skinny’s Kids’ fair
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June 7, 2013
The date for one of the season’s most highly anticipated events, the Uncle Skinny’s Kids Carnival 3, has been changed.{{more}} Initially, the even...
Is Luta making a comeback?
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June 7, 2013
Ten years ago, soca artiste Rondy “Luta” McIntosh announced his retirement from all competition during the carnival season.{{more}} However, the â...
Sparks of calypso  Dynamites ignite  in New York
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June 7, 2013
by Maxwell Haywood Fri June 7, 2013 Seventeen calypsonians of the New York based Vincentian Dynamite Calypso Tent performed in the preliminary judging...
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June 7, 2013
The Carnival Development Corporation stands firmly behind all the contestants who took part in the Miss SVG 2013 show.{{more}} At a press conference o...
Ruth-ann Bowens is Miss Owia 2013
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June 7, 2013
Miss Owia 2013, Ruth-ann Bowens wants more than one crown. She wants to wear the Miss SVG crown. But in the meantime, the 16-year-old Fancy lass is co...
Eight ladies to vie for Miss St George
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June 7, 2013
The St George Carnival activities shift into high gear this weekend. Foster Hannibal, chairman of the St George Carnival Rural Committee, said expecta...
Yo look better in yo Facebook pic – Fireman
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May 31, 2013
Former soca monarch Delroy “Fireman” Hooper has used something that occured in December of 2012 as the theme for one of his 2013 hits.{{more}} “...
Vincentians in for treat at Backyard Adventures
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May 28, 2013
Driving around in go-karts, splashing in a pirates’ cove and exploring the jungle kingdom are just some of the attractions at this country’s newes...
Dynamite Calypso Tent to compete for 13th year
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May 24, 2013
This year marks the 13th year that the New York-based Vincentian Dynamite Calypso Tent is participating in Vincy Mas.{{more}} On May 31, the calypsoni...
St Vincent Brewery holds sponsorship launch
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May 24, 2013
Platinum sponsors of Vincy Mas, the St Vincent Brewery Ltd, earlier this week announced its involvement in Rural Carnival and Mas Band Sponsorship for...
Vincy Mas 2013 off to good start in New York
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May 10, 2013
by Maxwell Haywood Fri May 10, 2013 John “The Truth” Dougan came out on top last Saturday evening, after performing during the Launch of Vincy Mas...
Hair Talk Unisex Salon displays hottest styles
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April 19, 2013
Vincentians were treated to a quality show last Sunday, when the Hair Talk Unisex Salon hosted its first ever hair show at the Cruise Ship Terminal.{{...
Hot new group heating up music scene
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April 9, 2013
They might just have the hottest song and music video on the local scene right now.They have already rubbed elbows with two of the biggest names in mu...
Obeisha crowned Miss Easter Princess 2013
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April 5, 2013
Obeisha Conliffe has been crowned Miss Easter Princess 2013 of the Belair Government School.{{more}} Conliffe, who was sponsored by KFC/Pizza Hut, app...
Burning Flames heats up Easterval
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April 5, 2013
in Union Island If you weren’t there, you missed a brilliant show. Hailed as one of the best Easterval Soca Fests in recent years, Burning Flames of...
Mijé lifts bar at Fashion Bliss show
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April 5, 2013
Despite the rainy start, organizers of Fashion Bliss, last Sunday delivered on the promise of a top class production with a kaleidoscope of fashion.{{...
Mayreau lass takes  Miss Easterval crown
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April 5, 2013
Of all the gifts Justlyn Ollivierre has ever received, the one she received on Monday morning may just be her best one yet.{{more}} The 18-year-old Ma...