Carnival activities will continue later this month on the Grenadine island of Canouan. This comes as Organizers of the Canouan Carnival, Club Nuevo, say they are preparing to hold their 21st annual Calendar of Carnival activities. President of Club Nuevo, Hansel Henry said this year’s program will be packed with ten days of events from… Continue Reading →
Chief Executive Officer of the SVG Tourism Authority, Glen Beache, has said that St. Vincent and the Grenadines must continue to maintain its tropical island appeal if it is to compete with other tourism destinations in the region. According to the CEO, this is one of the main marketing strategies of the Authority as it… Continue Reading →
The Links Mas Band has captured the 2019 Band of the Year title, following the Mardi Gras Competition held at the Victoria Park yesterday. The Band amassed 515 points to take the title with its production: Come Fly With… The second position was awarded to Blondie Bird and Friends, with 504 points for their production… Continue Reading →
In the Jouvert Competition KING OF J’OUVERT COMPETITOR PRESENTATION Position J’ouvert Fanatics Road March T & T 1st J’ouvert Fanatics Draft #32 2nd J’ouvert Fanatics People Say I Doctor Form 16 Election 3rd QUEEN OF J’OUVERT Portrayal PRESENTATION Position J’ouvert Fanatics A done set for life 1st J’ouvert Fanatics Hands off New Marshall 2nd… Continue Reading →
The 2019 Vincy Mas Festivities culminated yesterday, with the Parade of Mas Bands during Mardi Gras. Masqueraders from fourteen mas bands crossed the stage at the Victoria Park yesterday, and paraded through the streets of Kingstown. The mas bands were judged to determine who would receive the awards for Band of the Year, the Uptown… Continue Reading →
Communication Specialist at the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Johnson Johnrose has called for greater collaboration among regional stakeholders in the management and promotion of the region as a tourist destination. Mr. Johnrose made the call, ahead of this country’s hosting of the 2019 Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development from August 27th to 29th. He… Continue Reading →
Minister of Culture Cecil Mckie has commended the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) for a initiative it has put in place to have many more Washrooms around Capital Kingstown for the final days of Vincy Mas 2019. He made this statement during press briefing which was hosted by the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) to update the… Continue Reading →