ANTIGUA CARNIVAL

NEWS AND SPECIALS

STATE INSURANCE PANORAMA COMPETITION 2024 RESULTS

Wednesday 7th August 2024
Congratulations are in order for the CUB Hells Gate Steel Orchestra, the winners of the 2024 State Insurance Panorama Competition
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YOUNG VICE WINS 2024 PARTY MONARCH

Wednesday 7th August 2024
In a stunning turn of events, Young Vice has been crowned the winner of the 2024 Party Monarch.
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2024 ROAD MARCH RESULTS

Wednesday 7th August 2024
Yung Vice and the New Gen Band have won the 2024 Antigua Road March title
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JAYCEES QUEEN SHOW RESULTS

Thursday 1st August 2024
The results are in for the Jaycees Queen Show: "Beauty Unbroken"!
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MISTER AND MISS TEENAGE PAGEANT 2024

Tuesday 30th July 2024
The results are in! Congratulations to all the participants!
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JUNIOR SOCA COMPETITION 2024 RESULTS

Friday 26th July 2024
The results are in! A big round of applause for all participants who brought their A-game and showed us the bright future of Caribbean soca!
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FACEOFF 2024 CANCELLED

Thursday 25th July 2024
The second edition of Faceoff scheduled to take place at Carnival City, has been cancelled.
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QUEEN OF CARNIVAL 2024

Monday 22nd July 2024
The Results are in!
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2024 OFFICIAL PARADE ROUTES

Wednesday 17th July 2024
Ah Love It Here!
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday 10th July 2024
The Caribbean's Greatest Summer Festival!
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CAVALIER CALYPSO MONARCH SEMI-FINALISTS

Monday 8th July 2024
The Antigua Barbuda Festivals Commission has announced the Semi-Finalists in the upcoming Cavalier Calypso Monarch Semi-Finals Competition
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CARNIVAL QUEEN

Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Congratulations to the "Extraordinary Seven" delegates for this year's Queen of Carnival 2024 Competition.
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PANORAMA 2023 WINNERS

Wednesday 9th August 2023
Hells Gate Steel Orchestra retained their title in the 2023 State Insurance Ltd Panorama competition,
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THE LADIES LEAD THE WAY AT PARTY MONARCH

Wednesday 9th August 2023
Claudette Peters n and The Empress take Party Monarch honours. Full results here.
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ISCHIKELLE CORBIN CROWNED MISS JAYCEE 2023

Tuesday 1st August 2023
Miss Antigua and Barbuda has won the 60th Miss Jaycee Queen Show
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MEET THE BEAUTIFUL MISS JAYCEE CONTENDERS

Monday 31st July 2023
Miss Jaycee candidates bring grace and beauty to Antigua carnival
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OFFICIAL CARNIVAL PARADE ROUTES

Thursday 27th July 2023
Make sure you don’t miss the Carnival parades. Check the official routes.
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CARNIVAL QUEEN 2023

Monday 24th July 2023
Meet your 2023 Queen of Carnival, Ischikelle Corbin, sponsored by Cedar Valley Golf Club
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MISTER AND MISS TEENAGE 2023

Monday 24th July 2023
Congratulations Miss Teenage 2023 Ajanae Bleau- Princess Margaret School Mister Teenage 2023- Lutrell John - Sir Novelle Richards Academy
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ANTIGUA CARNIVAL SCHEDULE

Thursday 20th July 2023
July 27- August 8 2023! Experience Mas, Music, creativity, Antigua Carnival 2023
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MR AND MISS TEENAGE PAGEANT

Friday 14th July 2023
Support your school and support our youth on July 22nd, 2023 at Carnival City (ARG).
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CARNIVAL IS CALLING

Thursday 13th July 2023
The Ministry of Education, Sports & Creative Industries, in conjunction with the Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission (ABFC), launches its Social Media takeover campaign, ‘Carnival Is Calling’
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CARNIVAL QUEEN 2023

Wednesday 21st June 2023
Meet the Enchanted Seven; beautiful ladies representing the beauty of Antigua Inside and out. Who will become Queen of Carnival 2023?
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CARNIVAL 2023 LAUNCH DATE ANNOUNCED

Wednesday 15th March 2023
The Ministry of Education, Sports, and Creative Industries announces the launch Carnival 2023, at the Rising Sun grounds on April 15th
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OFFICIAL CARNIVAL PARADE ROUTES

Wednesday 27th July 2022
Check out the routes and assembly points for the parades such as J’ouvert morning, Parade of the Bands and Last Lap.
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CARNIVAL 2022 CONSULTATIONS

Thursday 17th February 2022
Carnival 2022 will be held from July 27th to August 2nd with Festival Commission organized pre-carnival events to include T-Shirt Mas, a formal gala celebrating the 80th birthday of Sir McLean “King Short Shirt” Emanuel and a Teen Rave and Car Show competition.
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ABFC JOINS THE BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19

Thursday 25th February 2021
Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission launch #IDAREYOUTOSTAYSAFE social media campaign.
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2020 VIRTUAL PARTY MONARCH COMPETITION FINALISTS

Tuesday 28th July 2020
Ricardo Drue, Natural Rampler, Ezzy Rattigan and other top artistes will perform on Saturday, August 1st.
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ABFC TO HOST VIRTUAL PARTY MONARCH COMPETITION

Wednesday 22nd July 2020
The competition will be staged on Saturday, August 1st.
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2020 ANTIGUA CARNIVAL CANCELLED

Monday 20th April 2020
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the greatest summer festival which was scheduled for July 23rd - August 4th has been cancelled.
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REGISTRATION COMMENCES FOR ANTIGUA’S CARNIVAL

Friday 7th February 2020
The ABFC wishes to advise that registration is currently open for the disciplines listed.
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ABFC SUPPORTS BAHAMAS RELIEF EFFORTS IN TRINIDAD

Tuesday 24th September 2019
ABFC alongside the CIU partners with Bahamas Red Cross and other organizers.
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76 PHOTOS THAT PROVE ANTIGUA CARNIVAL IS BADDER THAN BAD

Wednesday 14th August 2019
Experiencing the vibes of Antigua should be at the top of your carnival list.
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CARNIVAL MONDAY AND TUESDAY RESULTS

Thursday 8th August 2019
See who won best school troupe, largest j'ouvert troupe, road march and more.
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2019 CARNIVAL OFFICIAL PARADE ROUTES

Thursday 25th July 2019
Don't get caught up in traffic or at road blocks, view the routes for July 25th - August 6th.
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2019 CARNIVAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday 25th July 2019
Check out the festivities planned for this year's carnival taking place over July 25th to August 6th.
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FLOW PARTY MONARCH SEMI-FINALISTS

Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Check out this year's semi-finalists in the competition to be held on Monday, July 22nd from 7pm at ARG.
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DATES SET FOR QUARTER FINALS & SEMI-FINALS

Tuesday 25th June 2019
Junior and Senior, Party & Calypso Monarch artistes are asked to take note of the dates.
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2019 CARNIVAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Friday 21st June 2019
Registration for Antigua�s Carnival will officially conclude on Wednesday, June 26th.
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ADL PLEDGES CONTINUED SUPPORT OF ANTIGUA’S CARNIVAL

Thursday 20th June 2019
Three events during the festivities have been rebranded.
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ANTIGUA CARNIVAL 2019 LAUNCHED

Tuesday 21st May 2019
This year, the ABFC styled the Carnival Launch as a two-part series, which included the first-ever T-shirt Mas.
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CARNIVAL REGISTRATION COMMENCES

Tuesday 30th April 2019
Registration for Antigua�s Carnival 2019, �The Caribbean�s Greatest Summer Festival�, has officially begun.
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REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR 2019 QUEEN OF CARNIVAL

Friday 8th February 2019
Applicants must be between the ages of 18 & 26, and a citizen of Antigua and Barbuda.
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CARNIVAL SAFETY TIPS

Thursday 2nd August 2018
Check out the safety tips for Antigua Carnival.
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ANTIGUA’S CARNIVAL SET TO LAUNCH THIS WEEKEND

Wednesday 18th April 2018
Commencing promptly at 2pm on Saturday 21st, the city will come alive with sweet steel pan music.
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DOWNLOAD ANTIGUA CARNIVAL APP

Friday 28th July 2017
Watch all the fetes and biggest street parties live during Antigua 60th Carnival by downloading the App for Android, Iphone and Windows.
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ANTIGUA CARNIVAL 2017 SCHEDULE

Thursday 29th June 2017
Check out the schedule of events for Antigua 60th Carnival which kicks off with the Iron Band Competition on July 27th and ends on August 8th.
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FIRST SIX DELEGATES NAMED FOR JAYCEES QUEEN SHOW

Thursday 25th May 2017
The first six delegates have been named and their pictures released for the 56th Miss Jaycees Queen show on Sunday, July 30th.
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CARNIVAL MONDAY AND TUESDAY RESULTS

Thursday 4th August 2016
Check out the results for Carnival Monday and Tuesday winners of Band of the Year, King & Queen of the Band, J'ouvert and Mas troupes and more.
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OFFICIAL PARADE ROUTES FOR CARNIVAL 2016

Thursday 28th July 2016
Check out the routes and assembly points for the parades such as J'ouvert morning, Parade of the Bands and Last Lap.
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CARNIVAL TICKETS OUTLETS

Wednesday 27th July 2016
View the outlets where you can purchase tickets for the Carnival events such as the Party Monarch and Soca Monarch competitions.
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PARTY MONARCH SEMI-FINALISTS

Thursday 30th June 2016
See the semi-finalists in the Groovy and Jumpy categories of FLOW Party Monarch competition which was held on June 27 & June 28th.
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ADJUDICATORS WORKSHOP

Wednesday 8th June 2016
Individuals desirous of becoming a Pan Competition Adjudicator can sharpen their skills during a two day workshop set over June 24th - June 25th.
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ABFC TO HOST CALYPSO ADJUDICATION WORKSHOP

Wednesday 7th October 2015
On October 17, in the Conference Room at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium.
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ANTIGUA'S 60TH CARNIVAL PROMOTED IN NEW YORK

Friday 11th September 2015
Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission promotes Antigua�s 60th Carnival during 2015 Labour Celebration in New York.
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ANTIGUA CARNIVAL 2015 RESULTS

Wednesday 12th August 2015
The official results for Antigua Carnival 2015 announced by the Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission. Floats, Band of the Year, Road March, Jumpy and Groovy Monarchs, Panorama.
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WIN A TRIP TO ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA CARNIVAL

Thursday 23rd July 2015
Win a trip to Antigua and Barbuda for the Caribbean's Greatest Summer Festival being held from July 25 � August 4 2015.
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ANTIGUA COMMERCIAL BANK READY FOR 2015 PANORAMA

Wednesday 22nd July 2015
The ACB Panorama Competition is on Friday 31st July, at Carnival City beginning at 9:00 pm.
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MEET THIS YEAR'S TEEN XPLOSION CONTESTANTS

Friday 10th July 2015
Twelve teens from secondary schools across the country to compete in the Teen Xplosion competition.
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ABFC PARTNERS WITH KENNEDY’S CLUB LTD

Wednesday 8th July 2015
Kennedy�s Club Ltd. will be the first corporate entity to join the TOP Partner Program.
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ARG TRANSFORMATION TO CARNIVAL CITY BEGINS

Thursday 2nd July 2015
Antigua Recreation Grounds officially handed over to commence the transformation into Carnival City.
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SPIRIT T- SHIRT MAS & ANGEL'S J'OUVERT TROUPE

Tuesday 30th June 2015
Jam with Angel's J'ouvert troupe on Monday, 3rd August 2015 at 4:00 am.
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SPIRIT T-SHIRT MAS TROUPE

Friday 26th June 2015
Sign up now for Spirit T-shirt Mas troupe and jam with them on Saturday, 25th July 2015.
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SPONSORS FOR INAUGURAL MISS ANTIGUA BARBUDA PAGEANT

Wednesday 24th June 2015
The Hadeed Motors Miss Antigua Barbuda Pageant 2015 will be held on Friday, 26th June at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium at 8:00 pm.
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR ANTIGUA’S CARNIVAL 2015

Monday 22nd June 2015
Quarter and Semi-Finals dates for prospective Party and Calypso Monarch artistes.
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NEW REGISTRATION DEADLINES FOR CARNIVAL 2015

Thursday 11th June 2015
The general public is advised that registration for Antigua�s Carnival 2015, �The Caribbean�s Greatest Summer Festival�, is currently still ongoing.
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MISS ANTIGUA BARBUDA PAGEANT UPDATE

Wednesday 3rd June 2015
Preparations for the inaugural Miss Antigua Barbuda Pageant are currently underway with the release of ticket information for the upcoming show.
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TEEN XPLOSION SUBCOMMITTEE TO HOST A REBRANDED SHOW

Wednesday 27th May 2015
2015 Teen Xplosion, formerly �Teen splash�, Competition Subcommittee Chairman, Vinema Jarvis, says this year�s show promises to be one with a difference as the Antigua Barbuda Festivals Commission get set to mark the 59th anniversary of the Caribbean�s Greatest Summer festival next year.
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ANGEL'S J'OUVERT TROUPE

Tuesday 19th May 2015
Join Angel's J'ouvert troupe for the best Jump up street party experience on Monday 3rd August 2015 from 4am.
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YOUNG LADIES INVITED TO REGISTER FOR MISS ANTIGUA BARBUDA

Friday 6th March 2015
The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission is urging females across the country who are interested in vying for the title of the first ever Miss Antigua Barbuda to register.
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ANTIGUA CARNIVAL 2015 LAUNCHED

Wednesday 4th March 2015
In front of a large crowd, The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission under the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce, Sports, Culture & National Festivals, launched the 2015 Carnival festivities on Saturday on Redcliffe Street.
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REGISTRATION DEADLINES FOR CARNIVAL 2015

Wednesday 4th March 2015
Registration for Antigua�s Carnival 2015, �The Caribbean�s Greatest Summer Festival�, has officially begun.
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SPIRIT T-SHIRT MAS & ANGELS J’OUVERT TROUPE

Wednesday 4th March 2015
Spirit tee shirt mas & Angels J�ouvert Troupe is a fundraising Carnival troupe with the profits from the troupe going to Colin Richards� medical fund.
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FESTIVALS COMMISSION ROLLS OUT CARNIVAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Thursday 19th February 2015
A call is being made on residents who are interested in the Carnival Volunteer Program to register at the office of the Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission.
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FINALISTS FOR WADADLI BEER CALYPSO MONARCH FINALS

Friday 25th July 2014
The Carnival Committee has announced the 10 finalists for the Calypso Monarch Finals to be held on Sunday, August 3 at Carnival City.
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LIME PARTY MONARCH 2014 SEMI-FINALISTS

Tuesday 8th July 2014
See the semi-finalists who will compete on July 21st for a spot on the stage.
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53RD ANNUAL JAYCEES CARIBBEAN QUEEN SHOW PREPARATION UNDERWAY

Monday 30th June 2014
Planning has begun for the 2014 Jaycees Queen Show
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CDC REGISTRATION DEALINE FAST APPROACHING

Tuesday 24th June 2014
The registration deadline for applicants of all disciplines of Carnival is Thursday June 26, 2014.
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ANTIGUA'S CARNIVAL REGISTRATION ONGOING

Friday 25th April 2014
The Carnival Development Committee and The National Festivals Office wish to remind all concerned that registration for all competitions for Carnival 2014 is ongoing.
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TEEN SPLASH, LEO AND CDC SEND OFF MARQUIS

Wednesday 21st August 2013
Supporters joined little Marquis George-Beazer and his grandmother ahead of his departure for a medical check-up
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2013 WADADLI BEER CALYPSO MONARCH WINNERS

Wednesday 7th August 2013
One monarch has fallen and another has risen - check out the winners of this year's competition here
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2013 LIME PARTY MONARCH WINNERS

Wednesday 7th August 2013
Tian Winter managed to hold his crown in the Groovy section, but Ezzy Rattigan stole his Jumpy Crown while hailing with his Golden Cup
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FULL LIST OF RESULTS - 2013 CARNIVAL CELEBRATIONS

Wednesday 7th August 2013
Antigua Carnival covered many exciting festivities and competitions. Here is a full list of the results for the 2013 Carnival Celebrations
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2013 JAYCEES QUEEN PAGEANT RESULTS

Saturday 3rd August 2013
Check out the results for the 2013 Jaycees Queen Pageant right here.
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FORMER KINGS TO ADD TO EXCITEMENT OF CALYPSO MONARCH

Wednesday 31st July 2013
Calpyso Monarch legends will engage each other in a showdown to add to the excitement of the competition
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THE SOURCE TEEN SPLASH PAGEANT 2013 RESULTS

Wednesday 31st July 2013
Check out the results for this year's Teen Splash Pageant right here
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QUEEN OF CARNIVAL 2013 RESULTS

Tuesday 30th July 2013
Check out the results for the Antigua Queen of Carnival Pageant 2013 right here
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CARNIVAL 2013 KICKS OFF WITH PARADE AND CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL

Tuesday 30th July 2013
Carnival got off to a great early start with the launch of the Children's Carnival
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LOCAL ARTISTES NAMED GOODWILL AMBASSADORS AND CULTURAL ENVOYS

Tuesday 30th July 2013
Cabinet and the Ministry of Culture are employing the services of local artistes to market the twin-island nation
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STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION JUNIOR CALYPSO COMPETITION RESULTS

Monday 29th July 2013
Read the results on the competition here. And the winners are
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LIME JUNIOR CARNIVAL PRINCE AND PRINCESS COMPETITION RESULTS

Monday 29th July 2013
Check out the results for the LIME Junior Carnival competition here
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2013 STATE INSURANCE JUNIOR CALYPSO FINALISTS

Tuesday 23rd July 2013
Here are the new finalists for the 2013 Junior Calypso Finalists
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2013 WADADLI BEER CALYPSO MONARCH FINALISTS

Tuesday 23rd July 2013
The CDC recently revealed the calypsonians who will go head to head in the finals
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JOIN ANGELS J'OUVERT TROUPE FOR ANTIGUA CARNIVAL 2013

Monday 22nd July 2013
Patrons of the Angels J'Ouvert Troupe for Antigua Carnival this year will be in for a treat, with a great package, fantastic entertainment and a guaranteed good time for all.
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MEET 2013 PARTY MONARCH FINALISTS

Tuesday 16th July 2013
With the close of last week's Party Monarch Semi Finals, the new finalists were decided and they'll be going all-out in the battle of the Finals
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REGISTER WITH MYST CARNIVAL FOR T-SHIRT MAS

Monday 15th July 2013
Myst Carnival takes to the street on the opening day of Carnival, July 28th, in 'prep'aration for Carnival Monday and Tuesday.
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SEMI FINALISTS OF PARTY MONARCH 2013

Wednesday 3rd July 2013
Several big stars of soca, along with a few newcomers, made it to the semi-finals last week with the close of the Party Monarch quarterfinals.
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CONTESTANTS OF THE SOURCE TEEN SPLASH PAGEANT 2013

Friday 28th June 2013
These are the brilliant contestants who will shine at the pageant this year
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LUNCH TIME CALYPSO AT WADADLI BEER CALYPSO CORNER COMMENCES

Wednesday 19th June 2013
"Lunch Time Calypso" at Wadadli Beer Calypso Corner, located at the junction of High Street and Corn Alley, is back.
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KENNEDY’S CLUB EXPANDS SPONSORSHIP FOR CARNIVAL 2013

Monday 10th June 2013
Kennedy's Club Limited has just "up the ante" in respect of their already heavy involvement in Antigua & Barbuda's summer festival.
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CDC CONDUCTS CALYPSO AJUDICATORS WORKSHOPS

Friday 7th June 2013
The Carnival Development Committee will be conducting a series of Calypso Adjudicators Workshops
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CDC REGISTRATION COMMENCES

Thursday 30th May 2013
The Carnival Development Committee � CDC wishes to inform the general public that registration has commenced for all disciplines of Carnival.
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'TAKE A RIDE' BY KIMMY (PROD. BY DJ KELLS) - NEW SOCA RELEASE

Wednesday 29th May 2013
Viva Caribbean presents a brand new soca release for Antigua Carnival 2013
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OFFICIAL VIDEO RELEASE FOR ‘IREP SPARTANS ANTHEM’

Monday 27th May 2013
Ali and Associates has released the official music video �iRep Spartans Anthem� for Antigua Carnival 2013
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MYST CARNIVAL 2013 FEMALE COSTUMES

Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Check out the 2013 Female zones: Adrenaline
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MYST CARNIVAL EVENTS 2013

Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Check out the 2013 Myst Carnival calendar.
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REGISTRATION FOR QUEEN OF CARNIVAL 2013

Friday 12th April 2013
Registration has begun for Antigua Carnival Queen contestants
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ANGEL’S J’OUVERT TROUPE

Monday 28th January 2013
Angels J�ouvert Troupe, a product of Antigua Party People, is a fundraising troupe with the profits going to Colin Richards� medical fund. At present they are in the process of organizing the 3rd Annual Angels J�ouvert Troupe for one of the highlights of Antigua�s Carnival, J�ouvert morning, set for Monday 5th August , 2013, from 4am to 10 am.
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MEET THE GROOVY-JUMPY SOCA MONARCH 2012 KING!

Wednesday 8th August 2012
After a splendid series of live performances on Saturday evening, the results were in and for the first time, Antigua�s Groovy and Jumpy King Soca Monarch was hailed Tian Winter!
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DOMINICA LACED WITH 51ST JAYCEES CROWN

Wednesday 8th August 2012
Miss Dominica, Nadira Lando takes the 51st Jaycees Crown.
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WAVE GOODBYE TO CARNIVAL 2012

Wednesday 8th August 2012
Yesterday marked the end of the 11-day journey of called Antigua Carnival 2012, In Living Colour.
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CARNIVAL 2012 BAND OF THE YEAR AND ROAD MARCH RESULTS

Wednesday 8th August 2012
Check out Antigua Carnival 2012 Band of the Year Results and Road March Title.
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ANTIGUA GRAMMAR SCHOOL MAKES A TEEN SPLASH

Thursday 2nd August 2012
It was a tight competition but Antigua Grammar School's own Winston Pheonix made the biggest splash at this year's Teen Splash Competition.
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CARNIVAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Wednesday 1st August 2012
Attention all jouvert troupes, here is a special announcement from the CDC.
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QUEEN OF CARNIVAL PAGEANT RESULTS

Tuesday 31st July 2012
Carnival 2012 continued with the Queen of Carnival Pageant last night at the Antigua Recreation Grounds. The results released by the Carnival Development Committee (CDC) are listed here.
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STILL NEED A COSTUME?

Tuesday 31st July 2012
Get your Carnival costumes, now.
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DESTINATION DADLI II

Monday 30th July 2012
As Carnival 2k12 comes to an end make sure you leave this season with the hottest music! DESTINATION DADLI II: the brand new, second edition, CD compilation is all yours as of Thursday, August 2nd.
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IT'S TRUE, IT'S DRUE

Monday 30th July 2012
Special announcement from singer songwriter Ricardo Drue
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CALYPSO SCORE CARDS REVEALED

Monday 30th July 2012
A very impressed chairman of the Carnival Development Committee, Kayode O'Marde, congratulated and believes that the finals will prove to be one of the more recent, better competitions.
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J'OUVERT CUTS A CORNER

Friday 27th July 2012
The route for this year�s J�Ouvert celebration has been altered.
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MISS OPTIMIST PETITE 2012

Monday 23rd July 2012
Presentation on bullying in schools helped 11-year-old Destiny Martin of Bolans Primary School win the 2012 Optimist Petit title.
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QUEEN OF CARNIVAL CONTESTANT MOVED BY AMAZING GRACE

Friday 20th July 2012
Queen of Carnival contestant Miss Tenisha Sebastian shares her emotional experience at Amazing Grace Children's Hospital.
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CARNIVAL 2012 COMMITTEE PARADE ROUTES

Wednesday 18th July 2012
Carnival Development Committee Parade Routes for 2012.
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WADADLI BEER CALYPSO MONARCH QUARTER FINALS DATES

Thursday 12th July 2012
The Carnival Development Committee wishes to advise the general public of the NEW dates for the 2012 Wadadli Beer Calypso Monarch Quarterfinals slated for Friday 13, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 July.
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40 YOUNG, VIBRANT, FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Monday 9th July 2012
Are you young, vibrant and friendly with an outgoing personality? Well, Beautiful People is looking for you.
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POWER RUMBLE TICKET GIVEAWAY

Thursday 5th July 2012
Starting July 16th, visit our facebook page at noon for a chance to win tickets.
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JOIN ANGELS J'OUVERT TROUPE FOR CARNIVAL 2012

Tuesday 3rd July 2012
Angel's Jouvert Troupe has put together a package for J'ouvert morning for Carnival 2012.
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QUEENS WITH A CAUSE

Monday 18th June 2012
The 2012 contestants will be partnering with the Care Project, home to children with special needs at the Holberton Hospital, as part of their charity for this year.
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JAM BAND REGISTRATION 2012

Thursday 14th June 2012
The Carnival Development Committee wishes to inform ALL Jam Bands that we are conducting registrations until Friday June 29, 2012.
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FANTASY 268 MAS TROUPE EVENTS

Friday 8th June 2012
Get the latest event information for Fantasy 268 Mas Troupe here!
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LEGGZ RELOADS WITH STAR STUDDED LINE-UP

Friday 8th June 2012
Leggz reloads in extraordinary fashion by bringing one of the biggest names in dancehall to meet the brightest stars in the soca business in a fete that is destined to go down as one to be remembered for a long time.
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CALYPSO ADJUDICATORS WORKSHOPS

Wednesday 6th June 2012
The Carnival Development Committee (CDC) is pleased to advise of the commencement of a series of Calypso Adjudicators Workshops. This series of workshops is extended to ALL persons desirous of becoming Calypso Competition Adjudicators.
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PUBLIC LAUNCH SHELVED

Tuesday 29th May 2012
The Carnival Development Committee (CDC) is confirming that there will be no public launch of carnival this year.
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CARNIVAL KICKS OFF

Monday 14th May 2012
The message from the Carnival Development Committee (CDC) was clear � Carnival 2012 is definitely on
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PUBLIC GETS GLIMPSES OF CARNIVAL QUEEN HOPEFULS

Monday 14th May 2012
Tenisha Sebastian, Alana Michael, Kimberly King, Daveile Payne Abbott, Ranee Laronde and Andrena Athill are the six delegates who will be vying for the Queen of Carnival crown this year in a show, which will be guided by the theme, Unleash Your Creativity.
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QUEEN OF CARNIVAL VISITS GERMANY

Monday 14th May 2012
Antigua and Barbuda Queen of Carnival, Latisha Greene has completed a visit to Germany, fulfilling one of her final duties as the 2011-2012 reigning Queen of Carnival.
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NO REGISTRATION FEE FOR CDC

Thursday 10th May 2012
CDC Will Not Implement Registration Fee Process for Carnival 2012
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BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE MAS CAMP LAUNCH

Wednesday 2nd May 2012
A Grecian Temple, yep, in Antigua, that is what Beautiful People call their mas camp for carnival 2012.
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CARNIVAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE INVITES TENDERS FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES

Tuesday 24th April 2012
The Carnival Development Committee invites Tenders for the provision of the following equipment and services for Carnival 2012.
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MINISTER PROMISES BETTER 2012 CARNIVAL

Monday 26th March 2012
“Decisions are being made and it is just for the CDC-appointed committee to be in place. Carnival this year will run from July 28 to August 7 and I can promise you that this Carnival will be better than last year and previous years.
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CARIBANA ORGANIZERS PROMISE MORE WITH LESS

Monday 26th March 2012
Organisers seek to find innovative ways of minimizing expenses while delivering a remarkable product for Caribana 2012.
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SOCA DIVA CLAUDETTTE “CP” PETERS DANCE AUDITIONS

Friday 10th February 2012
Soca Diva Claudettte �CP� Peters Dance Auditions will take place on Friday 10th February 2012 at 6pm.
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REGIONAL SOCA COMPETITION ADDED TO CARNIVAL LINE-UP

Tuesday 7th February 2012
Carnival organisers will this year scrap the Carnival Melting Pot show and replace it with a Caribbean soca monarch competition.
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CARNIVAL CLOSING PARADE

Thursday 4th August 2011
Carnival Closing Parade will be held on Saturday August 6
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JUDGING OF TROUPES & GROUPES AND LAST LAP NOW POSTPONED - DATE TBC

Tuesday 2nd August 2011

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NEW CD RELEASE: DESTINATION DADLI

Thursday 28th July 2011
A brand new CD compilation featuring 15 blazing HOTT tracks from Antigua's Carnival 2011!!!
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SIGN UP TODAY WITH A J'OUVERT TROUPE!

Wednesday 27th July 2011
Check out the different troupes available for this years J'ouvert jam.
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RESULTS OF QUEEN OF CARNIVAL 2011

Wednesday 27th July 2011

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REGISTER FOR CARNIVAL WITH ALI & ASSOCIATES

Friday 22nd July 2011

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CARNIVAL ROUTES

Wednesday 20th July 2011
2011 Carnival Routes
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2011 CARNIVAL TICKET PRICES

Wednesday 20th July 2011
Tickets will be on sale at various outlets around St.Johns.
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THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN BEGINS TO CARNIVAL

Monday 18th July 2011
The official start of carnival might be scheduled for next Wednesday in Antigua, but one wouldn’t be able to tell that easily.
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BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE MAS BAND COSTUMES - REGISTER TODAY!

Wednesday 13th July 2011

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TRUDY, BRAND NEW ARTISTE, RELEASES SOCA TRACKS FOR ANTIGUA CARNIVAL

Tuesday 7th June 2011

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BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE MAS BAND REGISTRATION

Wednesday 18th May 2011

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QUEEN OF CARNIVAL 2011 CONTESTANTS

Thursday 12th May 2011
The Queen of Carnival Competition is the first staged pageant of Carnival, being held this year on July 26th. This show has maintained true to the core principles, however we have witnessed new innovative segments introduced to keep up with the times and enhance the overall production.
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POWER LINE-UPS FOR LIME PARTY MONARCH

Wednesday 28th July 2010
The Carnival Development Committee has released the order of appearance for the artistes participating in the Lime Party Monarch competition.
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WHO WILL BE THE NEXT JAYCEES CARIBBEAN QUEEN?

Monday 26th July 2010
Who will be the next Jaycees Caribbean Queen? ? Your guess is as good as mine
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CDC OFFICIAL PRESS CONFERENCE SERIES 2010

Monday 19th July 2010
The final set of Sponsorship Press Conference Series dates and venues for this week.
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ANTIGUA COMMERCIAL BANK ANNOUNCES MAJOR SPONSORSHIP OF PANORAMA

Thursday 8th July 2010
The Carnival Development Committee (CDC) has expressed its profound gratitude to Antigua Commercial Bank, the country's first indigenous commercial bank, for once again sponsoring the Panorama competition.
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PARTY AND GROOVY MONARCH PRELIMINARIES ALL SET TO EXPLODE

Monday 5th July 2010
The staging of the quarterfinals in the Lime Party and Groovy Monarch competition will begin on Monday.
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BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA OPENING OF CARNIVAL 2010

Wednesday 30th June 2010
Bank of Novia Scotia committing to being a carnival partner for 2010
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TIAN – ‘HITTING ALL THE RIGHT NOTES’

Monday 14th June 2010
By winning both the Party and Groovy Soca Monarch Competitions in 2009, Tian Winter enters the 2010 Carnival season with great expectations resting upon his shoulders.
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FIESTA & FIREWORKS

Friday 11th June 2010
The Rumbena Sections of LIME Dynamics...
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CHECK LIVE COVERAGE OF PRE-CARNIVAL

Friday 11th June 2010
Can't make it to the party, or even worse, no chance as it's a plane ride to get here, don't worry, check into our live feed and you won't miss out.
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REVELLERS MAS TROUPE GRAND RAFFLE

Friday 28th May 2010
The Revellers Mas Troupe in celebration of our 35th Anniversary of Mas is having a grand raffle.
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SOLID INTERNATIONAL BAND LAUNCH TICKETS

Tuesday 25th May 2010
Tickets on Sale for Solid International Band Launch.
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REGISTRATION FOR CARNIVAL 2010

Friday 26th March 2010
NFO is presently distributing and accepting completed registration forms for and from contestants
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2010 CARNIVAL REGISTRATION FORMS ARE READY!!!!

Tuesday 19th January 2010
Registration Forms are available at the NFO during business hours (Mondays to Thursdays 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and on Fridays 8:00 am to 3:00pm.
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