Yandi J wins 2024 Schools Calypso Competition

Yandi J from Sir Ira Simmons Reclaims Crown with Mongouge Combined For Schools Calypso Competition

20 young calypsonians from Primary and secondary schools across Saint Lucia participated in the 2024 National Schools Calypso Competition on Friday, July 7. Capturing the title for this year’s Primary School title was Kenyan Osman, from Mongouge Combined with a captivating performance of his calypso, entitled “Take your time”. 2023 winner Yandi J, from Sir Ira Simmons Secondary, was able to reclaim her title in the Secondary Schools Category with her rendition entitled “Number 1”.

The Calypsonians performing at this year’s competition addressed issues of violence in schools and society, and challenges faced by students. The competition was divided into the Infant/Primary and Secondary Schools Division. The winners for each division are as follows:

Infant/Primary

Position	School	Calypsonian
Winner	Mongouge Combined	Kenyan Osman
1st Runner- Up	Ave Maria Girls Primary	Zalaya Fanis
2nd Runner- Up	Carmen Renee Memorial	Keemarah Marius
2nd Runner- Up	RC Boys Infant	Caleb John

Secondary

Position	School	Calypsonian
Winner	Sir Ira Simmons	Yandi James
1st Runner- Up	Micoud	Evany Francis
2nd Runner- Up	Castries Comprehensive	Serona Toussaint
2nd Runner- Up	Bocage	Caiden Poleon

This year’s competition was held at the SAB in Vigie. All participants in this year’s competition received cash prizes for the respective School and from the sponsors, laptops, tablets, headphones, photoshoots, and grocery hampers.

Sponsors of the 2024 National Schools Calypso Competition include Piton Malta, National Lotteries Authority, Promotech, KFC, Sandals, Pinehill Massy Stores, and The Right Angle. To stay informed on updates on Junior Carnival and information on all other carnival events, go to www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or follow @juniorcarnivalsaintlucia and @carnivalsaintlucia for more.