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Please note the following changes in our programme:    

Starting July 14^th, 2025, REV-UP The Home Grown is now airing on Monday and Tuesday 11:30 am – 12:30 pm and the Top 10 Home Grown has moved from Saturday 10:00 am to Friday afternoon 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

The streets of Castries came alive for the 2025 Junior Carnival parade with vibrant colour, youthful energy, and cultural pride on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Nine junior bands with 20 spectacular Junior King and Queen costumes, lined the city with music, and creative expression as they danced their way along the route from Serenity Park through Peynier Street, Micoud Street, Bridge Street, and onto William Peter Boulevard, where the main judging point was located.

Adding to the celebrations, participants from the Primary and Secondary Schools Calypso and Soca Competitions performed their original songs during the Junior Carnival parade. These performances were a reminder of the depth of young talent in Saint Lucia and emphasized the importance of sustaining the festival’s musical and cultural legacy by actively involving youth in every stage of the Carnival experience.

The 2025 Junior Carnival Festival is a signature of the Lucian Carnival calendar and feeds directly into its cultural development and sustainability pillars, promoting youth engagement, artistic mentorship, and the preservation of Saint Lucia’s rich Carnival traditions. This year’s junior activities also included a Schools Tour, the National Primary and Secondary Schools Soca and Calypso Monarch Competitions, and the National Schools Pan Festival, each providing a platform for Saint Lucia’s youngest creatives to showcase their talent, and love for culture.

The 9 bands participating in this year’s Junior Carnival parade are Just Us Kids Carnival Band, Creative Mas Jr. Carnival Band, Xtatic Carnival Band, Happy Feet Junior Band, Insommiel Carnival Band, Nous Wivay Junior Carnival Band, R & E Junior Carnival Band, Harmony Junior Carnival Band, and Pheonix Carnival Band. The winners of the 2025 Junior parade of the bands are as follows:

Junior Carnival is a critical investment in the future of Lucian Carnival, nurturing a generation of performers, designers, musicians, and cultural ambassadors. It remains a cherished space for family-friendly celebration and an essential fixture on the Lucian Carnival calendar.

To stay informed on updates relating to Junior Carnival Saint Lucia, go to www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or follow @juniorcarnivalsaintlucia on Instagram.

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After an extremely competitive night of calypso, Dezral has once again emerged victorious, reclaiming the title of champion at the 2025 Calypso Monarch competition. This marks his second title of the 2025 Carnival season, after securing the Power Soca crown for his hit collaboration with Jardel, “The Car”.

9 extremely talented calypsonians delivered two rounds of social and political commentary, hoping to dethrone the reigning monarch. But despite their strong performances, Dezral won over the judges earning him a triumphant return to the throne. The results for this year’s Calypso Monarch Competition are as follows:

The 2025 Calypso Monarch competition was held at the Sab, Vigie on Saturday, July 12, 2025. 

The exciting weekend of competition continues with the Junior Parade of the Bands and the Republic Bank Panorama Competition on Sunday 13, July, and King and Queen of the Bands on Monday, 14 July.

For more information on the weekend’s events and other activities for Saint Lucia Carnival, go to www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or follow @carnivalsaintlucia on socials.

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The 2025 Groovy and Power Soca Monarch competition was packed with excitement as 20 artists competed for a chance to win the 2025 Soca Monarch Title.

At the end of a night filled with high-energy performances Imran Nerdy’s “Warning” and Dezral & Jardel’s “The Car” emerged victorious, walking away with the coveted titles of Groovy Soca Monarch and Power Soca Monarch respectively, and the grand prize of EC $40,000 each. The results of the 2025 Groovy and Power Soca Monarch Competition are as follows:

Groovy Soca Results

Power Soca Results

The 2025 Groovy and Power Soca competition was held at the Sab, Vigie on Friday, July 11.  The exciting weekend of competition continues with the National Calypso Monarch on Saturday, 12 July, followed by the Republic Bank Panorama Competition on Sunday 13, July, and King and Queen of the Bands on Monday, 14 July.

For more information on the weekend’s events and other activities for Saint Lucia Carnival, go to www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or follow @carnivalsaintlucia on socials.

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Why St Lucian or Caribbean Green Card Holders Should Apply for U.S. Citizenship Now

If you’re living in St Lucia or the  Caribbean with a U.S. Green Card — or have family in New York who are Green Card holders — don’t wait to apply for U.S. citizenship. Delaying can carry real risks.

Here’s why acting now matters:

• Protect Your Status: Green Cards can be lost due to long trips abroad or legal issues. Citizenship is permanent.
• Faster Family Petitions: U.S. citizens can petition for family members in the Caribbean much faster than Green Card holders.
• Freedom to Travel: Citizens don’t risk losing their status by being outside the U.S. for extended periods.
• Stay Ahead of Policy Changes: Immigration rules change. Citizenship secures your future.

Bottom line:
If you or your loved ones have a Green Card, apply for citizenship as soon as possible. It’s the safest way to protect your rights and bring your family together. Call 855-768-8845 or visit www.askthelawyer.us to schedule a consultation!

Erny J from the Saint Lucia Workers Credit Union recaptured the title of Inter-commercial House champions with his performance of “Monkey See, Monkey Do” a social commentary tale that cleverly explored how our society often imitate trends, behaviours, and decisions without fully understanding the context or consequences.  

20 Commercial Houses participated in this year’s competition. The order of winners for the 2025 Inter-Commercial Calypso Monarch competition are: 

The other companies participating included Ti Kaye Resort and Spa, Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, St Lucia Teachers Union, KM2 Solutions, Bay Gardens Resorts, Water & Sewerage Company, IBS Group of Companies, 1st National Bank, Department of Labour & Gender Relations, Dramacan Talent House, Kenty’s Wholesale & Retail, Heineken Saint Lucia Limited, National Skills Development Centre (NSDC), Survivors Club, Ministry of Justice.

This year’s competition was held at the National Cultural Centre on Thursday July 10 and precedes an exciting weekend of competition with the National Groovy & Power Soca Monarch on Friday, 11 July, the Calypso Monarch Competition on Saturday, 12 July, the Republic Bank Panorama Competition on Sunday 13, July, and King and Queen of the Bands on Monday, 14 July.

For more information on the weekend’s events and other activities for Saint Lucia Carnival, go to www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or follow @carnivalsaintlucia on socials.

MEET THE MINISTER – This Friday on REV-UP SLU 97.1 FM!

Tune in on July 11, 2025 from 10:00 am for another powerful edition of Meet the Minister, hosted by the sharp and seasoned political commentator Terry Fernelon.

This week’s guest: Hon. Jeremiah Norbert, Minister for Crime Prevention and Persons with Disabilities.

Join the conversation as we tackle crime, inclusion, and the bold steps being taken to build a safer, fairer Saint Lucia under the Saint Lucia Labour Party.

Don’t miss it — The Alpha of Radio, every Friday at 10:00 am!

The inaugural D’Vibes, has set a new standard for cultural celebration during Lucian Carnival 2025, delivering an unforgettable night that honored the roots, and the rise of Dennery Segment music, Saint Lucia’s original sound.

Held at the National Cultural Centre on Wednesday, July 8, D’Vibe was a concert-style production that showcased the evolution of the genre born in the community of Dennery and now making waves on international stages.

Over 20 Dennery Segment artistes backed by a combination of Saint Lucia’s hottest DJ’s graced the stage. The lineup for the evening included and Bronxx & Mata, Gigi, Chester, Kelly B, Cooyah, L.T., Malfete, Prospere, MKG, Tension Boyz, Subance, Pablo, Kisha, Carlto, Keke, Prado, Dhirv, Blackboy, Motto, Ezra D’FunMachine, Narcisse & Krome, Jardel & Dezral, and Umpa. The artists were back by DJ’s such as JH and Dalo, Cleus, Prostyle, Sir Lancealot, and HP.  

Chairperson of the Carnival Planning and Management Committee (CPMC), Ms. Tamara Gibson, said “D’Vibes embodies two of our most important pillars for Lucian Carnival, inclusivity and cultural development. Dennery Segment is part of our Saint Lucian identity. By giving it this platform during a time where the genre is most critical to our carnival, ensures that we see even more music emerging from the artists throughout the year. By investing in our homegrown talent through shows like this, we ensure that Lucian Carnival maintains its authentic Saint Lucian flavour.”

D’Vibe has certainly secured its place on the annual Lucian Carnival calendar marking a defining moment for the Dennery Segment genre and setting the pace for the week’s events.

The next event on the Lucian Carnival Calendar is the Inter-commercial House Competition, on Thursday, July 10, at the National Cultural Centre from 8pm. 20 Companies will compete in this year’s competition for a chance to secure this year’s title.

Tickets for all national events are available online at slucarnival.4circlestickets.com, and at Steve’s Barbershop, and The Cell outlets islandwide.

The stakes are high as Saint Lucia’s finest steel orchestras compete for a chance at the title for the 2025 National Panorama Competition, set for Sunday, July 13 at the Sab, Vigie. This year, four steel orchestras will face off, each performing thrilling arrangements of beloved Soca and Calypso hits.

Competing orchestras and their selected songs are:

• Pantime Steel Orchestra – Damn Proud Lucian by Sly
• Laborie Steel Pan – Just Your Turn by Rick T
• Courts Babonneau Steel Orchestra – Run Juju Run by Ready
• Pantastic Muzik Steel Orchestra – Ninja in St. Lucia by Translator

Courts Babonneau Steel Orchestra has held the title of Panorama Champions for seven (7) consecutive years.

Adding to the excitement is a solo competition for steel pan. Each pan soloist will have 5 minutes to present one song to be judged by the panel of judges.  

Additionally, Panorama will make its return to the Carnival parade route this year, allowing revellers and spectators to once again experience live steel pan on the road.

As the rhythm of Carnival builds to a crescendo, Panorama 2025 promises an unforgettable night of melody, mastery, and national pride. The 2025 National Panorama Competition is set for Sunday, July 13 at the Sab, Vigie Grounds from 8pm.  Tickets are now available at The Cell, Steve’s Barbershop, and online via 4circlestickets.com.

To stay informed on updates on Lucian Carnival go to www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or follow @carnivalsaintlucia on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.