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After delivering two compelling performances of his songs ‘Don’t Forget Minelle’ and ‘The Ghetto Cries’, Ti Blacks has been crowned the 2023 Calypso Monarch.
In what has been dubbed the ‘year of the youth’ for kaiso, three young calypsonians have copped top spots in the finals of the competition. The results for this year’s Calypso Monarch Competition are as follows:
| Rank | Calypsonian | Songs | Points Standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | Ti Blacks | Don’t Forget Minelle The Ghetto Cries | 731 |
| 1st Runner- Up | TC Brown | Our Leaders Iyanola | 719 |
| 2nd Runner- Up | Dezral | My Ambassadors Report Bruceville Knows | 704 |
| 3rd Runner- Up | Ready | Destination Take A Bow | 675 |
The exciting weekend of competition continues on the SAAB with Panorama today, July 9, and King and Queen of the Bands on Monday, July 10. Junior revelers will also line the city later today, July 9 for the Junior Carnival parade from 12 noon at the Derek Walcott Square.
Tickets for all events can be purchased at the Cell outlets, Steve’s Barbershop in Castries, and the Saint Lucia box office in Rodney Bay. Tickets can also be purchased at the gates on event days.
To stay informed on updates on Saint Lucia Carnival go to www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or follow @carnivalsaintlucia on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Follow @juniorcarnivalsaintlucia on Instagram for everything relating to Junior Carnival.