{"id":243474,"date":"2025-07-16T16:15:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T20:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=243474"},"modified":"2025-07-16T16:18:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T20:18:55","slug":"antigua-barbuda-festivals-commission-responds-to-concerns-regarding-party-monarch-quarterfinals-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-barbuda-festivals-commission-responds-to-concerns-regarding-party-monarch-quarterfinals-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Antigua Barbuda Festivals Commission Responds to Concerns\u00a0Regarding Party Monarch Quarterfinals Results"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-3116881339\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img 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href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-and-barbuda-olympic-committee-launches-month-long-celebration-for-world-olympic-day\/?swcfpc=1\"> Antigua and Barbuda <\/a><\/strong>Festivals Commission (ABFC) acknowledges receipt of correspondence\u00a0 dated July 11, 2025, expressing concerns related to the quarterfinal results of the 2025 Party\u00a0 Monarch Competition, specifically regarding the placement of competitor Ms. Ebony Thomas,\u00a0 known professionally as \u201cEbony T.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a thorough review, the Commission confirms that the competition was conducted in full&nbsp; alignment with the established rules and procedures outlined for the Party Monarch Competition.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><div id=\"antig-3043830981\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img 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srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Judging Panel Compliance&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrary to claims that five judges were utilized in violation of Rule 15.1, the official records\u00a0 confirm that a panel of three judges adjudicated all performances.<\/p><div id=\"antig-3848271416\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> These same three judges\u00a0 evaluated every contestant, ensuring consistency and fairness. Score sheets from the judges are\u00a0 available to validate this process.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Ranking and Tie-Break Procedure&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"antig-1958831146\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"CM key_WEB 1300x300_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1301\/h:301\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1301\/h:301\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 1301w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:69\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:237\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:178\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1301\" height=\"301\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary rankings were determined by the sum of each competitor\u2019s individual rankings from\u00a0 the three judges. Both Ms. Thomas and another contestant, Dior, received a total rank score of 48.\u00a0<\/p><div id=\"antig-883867148\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> As per standard tie-breaking procedure, the competitor with the majority of lower (better)\u00a0 individual rankings is awarded the higher placement.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Judge 1: Dior (20) vs. Ebony T (21) \u2013 Dior placed higher&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Judge 2: Dior (5) vs. Ebony T (17) \u2013 Dior placed higher&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Judge 3: Ebony T (10) vs. Dior (23) \u2013 Ebony T placed higher&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With two of the three judges awarding lower scores to Dior, Dior was rightfully awarded 15th place,&nbsp; and Ms. Thomas placed 16th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Context for Run-Off Event&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the explanation of the judging process, it is important to clarify that the situation&nbsp; involving two competitors who performed early due to prior international performance&nbsp; commitments was reviewed in consultation with the relevant stakeholders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A resolution was proposed by the National Soca Fraternity to address the matter fairly and&nbsp; transparently. The Fraternity recommended a run-off event featuring the two early performers along&nbsp; with the next five placing artistes (positions 16\u201320) in each segment. The ABFC accepted and&nbsp; supported this proposal in full.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Ms. Thomas officially placed 16th, she was eligible under this arrangement and was formally&nbsp; invited to participate in the run-off. However, Ms. Thomas chose not to attend or participate in the&nbsp; event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-and-barbuda-olympic-committee-launches-month-long-celebration-for-world-olympic-day\/?swcfpc=1\">Antigua and Barbuda<\/a><\/strong> Festivals Commission reiterates its commitment to fairness, consistency,\u00a0 and transparency in the execution of all events under its purview. 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