Western Division Carolers at Police champs
It was all about solidarity at the Solidarity Car Park last weekend, as police officers from various divisions of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force gathered for their annual Christmas Caroling competition.{{more}}
The rivalry and revelry were alive in the performances displayed by the eight groups that graced the stage on the night of Friday December 16, in a rain affected display of talent; and in some case lack of it.
The competition saw the Western Division Carolers coming out on top, winning the tradition segment with their rendition of âJoy to the worldâ and also the originally created piece called âChristmas Timeâ.
Western Carolers outshone the new comers to the competition The Police Training School Carolers, who had to settle for second, after their well received entrance onto the stage, as well their performances of âAngels We have Heard on Highâ and âSanta Trainerâ
Coming in third were the 2010 winners Port Police, who sang âBeautiful Star of Bethlehemâ and âLook out fo weâ.
Other groups performing on the night were the South East Carolers, Headquarters Carolers, Crime Busters, CPS Carolers, Coast Guard Carolers and the officers, who apart from a traditional carol, saw Commissioner of Police Keith Miller and Assistant Commissioner of Police Michael Charles performing their take on the Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton Duet âThe greatest gift of allâ.
The night began with junior police groups vying for top position, with the Petit Bordel group taking the best traditional song and first place with Angels we have heard on high and Coming for Christmas, and the Questelles Youth Group coming in second with âWe three Kingsâ and best original song âChristmas Parangâ, while the Redemption Sharpes Group placed third of the three with âO holy nightâ and âChristmas Twist.â
Fridayâs event also saw the rebirth of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force Steel Orchestra, which had been dormant for a number of years.
The band has as an honorary member Cuban Ambassador Pedro Antonio Rodriguez Vidal, who performed with the group at the caroling competition.
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