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Dethroned Calypso Monarch, Biko Lewis believes the emergence of Pamela Courtney as the 2011 National Calypso Monarch can serve as an impetus for young women to now come forward and participate in calypso competitions. In an exclusive interview with The New Today Newspaper, Biko said it is nice to see that the local calypso artform was able to produce a woman who for the first time in competition was able to win the coveted title.

Pam as she is being referred to, is the third woman to have won the National Calypso Monarch Title. She scored 781 points with her two selections, “Agents of change,” and “Vagrancy.” Biko indicated that he is happy that Pam came out victorious as she is a member of the Kaiso Bards calypso tent with which he is associated. He said he believes this would now encourage all of the other young women to come forward and take part in the national calypso competition.

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Veteran Broadcaster, Llewlyn 'Lew' Smith has been recognised by the local Steelband Association for his contribution towards Grenada's culture, and the steel band movement. The award was handed to Smith during the 2011 National Panorama Championship last week Saturday at the Grenada National Stadium by Chief Executive Officer of the Grenada Cultural Foundation, Livingston Nelson.

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The highly expectant crowd at the 2011 soca monarch competition went into a frenzy when the Master of Ceremony announced the name, “Lava Man” to make his appearance in Position No.2 in the contest. As the MC announced it was time for Marcus “Lava Man” James to enter onto the big stage, the thousands that attended the show waited and waited but after three calls, there was no “Lava”.

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“The Last Days”, sung by “Terror Kid” got the nod of the judges in the 2011 GCC Lime Soca Monarch competition held Friday night at the National stadium at Queen’s Park. It was a popular choice as the entire ground started to vibrate when “Terror Kid” entered on-stage before thousands of fans already jumping and gyrating to his popular hit for the season.

Read more: A new soca monarch is born

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After many years of not being able to capture the National Queen Show Title, St. George’s has done it in 2011, but the judges’ decision was not a popular one with a large number of patrons. Cheri Jones who works as a chef at University Club with St. George’s University (SGU) won the judges’ hearts to walk away with the coveted title on what was referred to as “Majestic Thursday” at the Grenada National Stadium.

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History was created at the National Calypso Competition on Dimanche Gras Night last Sunday when a female performer, taking part in the competition for the first time, won the 2011 Calypso Monarch crown.

Pamela Courtney who goes under the singing name of "Pam" took the crown away from the defending Monarch, Biko Lewis who had to settle for the fifth spot with 746 points. Pam, with her selections, "Agents of Change," and "Vagrancy" scored 781 points to defeat another former Monarch, Raymond "Beast" Matthew by one point for the coveted title.

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Republic Bank Angel Harps has shown that it is a force to be reckoned with by adding another title to its string of panorama successes, bringing its number to 13. Playing first and making a strong statement to the other seven steel bands in competition on Pantastic Saturday Night with its song, “Pan In U Face,” Angel Harps set the pace for the others to follow. The band fully utilized its ten minutes of playing time with a song that was composed and arranged by James Clarkson, the retiring Commissioner of Police.

Read more: Republic Bank Angel Harps remains a top winner

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Editorial

The entire English-speaking Caribbean for the most part can be described as union-infested - a factor, which discourages genuine investment and further opportunities for our people through much, needed economic stimulation. The militancy of these unions whose leaders love to flex their muscles locally as if to establish themselves as demi-gods and power houses at the time gets broadcast live and direct to the entire world as a result of modern technology.

Read more: LIAT strike was Back-to-Front

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The three-year old Government of Prime Minister Tillman Thomas is close to finalising arrangements for the refurbishment of the track and field stadium at Queen’s Park. This was contained in a message coming from the government that was conveyed by Sports Minister Patrick Simmons in congratulating the two Grenadian quarter-milers Kirani James and Rondell Bartholomew on their performances at the Samsung Diamond League in London last week.

Read more: Government finalizing plans for sports stadium

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The Grenada Government has extended congratulations to quarter-milers Kirani James and Rondell Bartholomew on their recent performances at the Samsung Diamond League athletic meeting in London. James, who was competing in his first professional race, ran a world leading time of 44.61 seconds to win the men’s 400m at the Aviva London Grand Prix in Crystal Palace last weekend.

The 18-year-old 400m sensation produced one of the most outstanding performances in the London Diamond League meeting. James blitzed a quality field to produce the fastest time in the world this year - in what was his first ever professional race. His extraordinary display - allied to this week’s news that former world and Olympic champion Jeremy Wariner will miss the Worlds in Daegu with injury - will install him as both gold medal contender and new star of his sport.

Read more: Kirani is on track