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Minister says removal of carnival banners was not homophobic act
Carnival Minister Paul Chet Greene has said he did not have a “homophobic moment” when he ordered rainbow coloured banners to be removed from...
Keira Faracho is 2017 Optimist Petit
The 10-year-old student of the Piggotts Primary School moments ago emerged winner of the 2017 Optimist Petit competition.
Kiera Faracho delegate number 5 outperformed ten...
Carnival decorations resembling gay-pride removed from streets
After being in place for less than a week, the 2017 decorations for Antigua & Barbuda’s 60th Anniversary of Carnival have all been taken...
Three women to compete in Calypso Monarch finals
Queen Althea and Queen Sammy C will join reigning monarch Queen Thalia in the finals of the 2017 Wadadli Beer Calypso Monarch Competition.
There was no...
Tian in groovy finals despite pausing during performance (Full list)
The judges decided that Tian Winter's performance last night was good enough to earn him a spot in the Groovy Party Monarch finals on...
Ladies shine in competitive groovy while jumpy semis disappoints
The nine ladies who competed in the groovy monarch semi-finals last night stole the show, patrons have said.
After last night's competition at the old...
WATCH: Tian Winter pauses during groovy monarch semi-finals
Seconds into his groovy semi-finals performance, Tian Winter stopped singing.
The reason is not yet known but the reigning jumpy monarch appeared to have been...
CP sings one before last in groovy semis (Full order of appearances)
Full order of appearances for groovy and jumpy semi-finals on Friday, 7 p.m Barrymore Hotel.
Groovy
1. Shani
2. Ali D
3. Ebony T
4. Alvin Livingston
5. Byke
6. Kimmy
7....
Caribbean Airlines dedicates jet to honour Calypso Rose
(Caribbean News Service)
Calypsonian Dr McCartha Linda Sandy Lewis, better known as Calypso Rose, was hailed for her contribution to Caribbean culture when Caribbean Airlines...
Junior calypso monarch to represent Antigua and Barbuda at regional competition
This year’s junior calypso competition winner will go on to represent Antigua and Barbuda in the inaugural Caribbean Junior Calypso Monarch competition.
The show is...
Kid Vicious to compete in both rounds of junior soca monarch
Junior Soca Finalists 2017
Groovy
The following Junior Soca Artistes have been selected to compete against Baby Eve in the 2017 ECAB Junior Soca Groovy Competition:
Amona
Deh...
Ten things to know about 10th-anniversary Colours Fete on Saturday
This year, Antigua & Barbuda's biggest fete for charity celebrates ten years. So whether you're a first-timer or a veteran here are ten things...
Re-branded Again! Teen Splash, Teen Explosion now Mr and Ms Teenage Pageant
In Antigua & Barbuda's 60 years of carnival, few pageants have been rebranded more than the one for teenagers.
This year, the justification for the 'Mr...