Carnival 2022 will intensify over the weekend with the Calypso Monarch Competition tonight at the Sab, Vigie followed tomorrow night with Panorama. The King and Queen of the Bands will take place Monday night at the same venue.
On the big stage tonight will be De Jenerator – Just Ice System and Ridemic, Dezral – Legacy and Calling All Saints, Dycer Fontellio – PIP and Aftermath, J’Urgent – Papishow and LIAT Fiasco, Educator – Mardi Pwetè and Calypso Party, Mighty Sizzler – The Mortician and I Eh For That, Oshun – African In Me and Famn, Ready – Compy Tent and Off To Ukraine, TC Brown – Lucia and Helen and Points and Wally – Tribute to Vada and Outside.
The Power and Groovy Soca Monarch Competition was held last night with Ricky T being crowned King in the Groovy competition and Frost (Eat Man Money) winning the Power Soca crown.
Thursday night was the National Carnival Queen Show at Royalton where Miss BOSL Wise, Xenia Douglas walked away with the crown after putting on a consistent display of poise, confidence and elegance throughout the competition.
This year’s National Carnival Queen Pageant boasted several unique elements, with changes to the format of the show. The question segment started off this year’s competition, with all of the girls asked the same question. Miss WASCO, Nyambi Jn. Baptiste, came with a never-before seen talent for competition, painting a mural during the segment. Additionally, Miss Caribcation introduced a power soca song to the talent segment.
The results for the 2022 National Carnival Queen Pageant are as follows:
Miss Photogenic – Miss Chestertons, Shaniah Richards
Miss Congeniality – Miss WASCO, Nyambi Jn. Baptiste
Best In Swimwear – Miss BOSL Wise, Xenia Douglas
Most Outstanding Talent – Miss WASCO, Nyambi Jn. Baptiste
Best In Costume – Miss Chestertons, Shaniah Richards
Best Evening Wear – Miss Chestertons, Shaniah Richards
Best Interview – Miss Massy Stores, Kejean Smith
The order of winners is as follows:
3rd Runner Up – Miss Windjammer Landing, Kurnisha Augustus
2nd Runner Up – Miss Massy Stores, Kejean Smith
1st Runner Up – Miss Chestertons, Shaniah Richards
2022 National Carnival Queen – Miss BOSL Wise, Xenia Douglas
After being crowned National Carnival Queen, Xenia Douglas said “The pageant has been very fulfilling, I enjoyed my time on stage and meeting my fellow contestants. During my reign I hope to spread the message of holistic health and wellness, physically, emotionally and mentally.”
Xenia Douglas will receive a 4-year scholarship from the Embassy of Morroco.