National Calypso Monarch Duane O’Connor being “arrested” by Sgt Roger Alexander. In the background is television personality Ian Alleyne dressed as a police commissioner during O’Connor’s winning performance. Duane O’Connor is the 2012 National Calypso Monarch. The reigning 2012 Young King Calypso Monarch won the title and $1 million first prize with his two selections … Continue reading
Browsing by Day: February 22nd, 2012
St George emerges King of the Bands
Veteran masquerader Roland St George was crowned King of the Bands early yesterday morning after a stiff competition that was filled with ties and extremely close tie-breakers. St George’s dazzling portrayal of Ralliez-Vous A Mon Panache prevented celebrated mas designer Brian Mac Farlane from a total sweep in this year’s Kings and Queens competition. MacFarlane’s … Continue reading
Judges feel the heat as Sando J’Ouvert rolls past noon
Judges stationed at the National Academy for Performing Arts (NAPA) South Campus in San Fernando waited for hours before the first J’Ouvert bands made an appearance before them. San Fernando Mayor Marlene Coudray officially launched Carnival celebrations in the southern city at 4.30 am yesterday but it was not until 5.45 am that the Atherly’s … Continue reading