The St Kitts Nevis National Carnival Committee (SKNNCC) under the leadership of Chairperson Shannon Hawley is busy making final preparations for Sugar Mas 51, scheduled to go back to its original full format including Jouvert and the Grand Parade. After the scaled-back versions in 2020 and 2021, a renewed sense of excitement is now in the air as patrons gear up for the celebration. After receiving over 200 entries for the slogan competition, the winning slogan is CELEBRATE AS ONE FOR SUGAR MAS 51, penned by Zewani Morton. A cash prize of $500.00 will be awarded to the successful entrant. Registration is already open for all competitions including the National Calypso Monarch, National Carnival Queen, Soca Monarch, J’Ouvert, Road March, Grand Parade, and Panorama. Fringe Event Organizers, Vendors and Service Providers are also encouraged to indicate their participation by completing the registration documents by Friday September 9. Forms are available at skncarnival.com or at the SKNNCC office in the EC Daniel Building on Cayon Street.
Chairperson Shannon Hawley recently met with the new Minister responsible for Carnival, Hon. Samal Duggins, and indicated that an organizing committee will be named shortly. Hawley expressed confidence in the ability of the committee to stage a successful event free of COVID-19 restrictions. She also pointed out that the return of all major street activities has been lauded by revelers, vendors, and stakeholders across the board.