Winnielle Guilbert
Reporter-SKNVibes.com
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| Beres Hammond to perform at St. Kitts Nevis Carnival International Night. |
{Basseterre, St Kitts} On Tuesday November 21, VIP Connected and The National Carnival Committee held a press conference at the St Kitts Marriott Resort launching the 2006/07 National Carnival's headline artist for the International Night.
Julie "Lexy" Brookes, CEO of VIP Connected Entertainment announced that Jamaican Reggae Sensation Beres Hammond and local rising star Masud Sadiki are the headliners for the 2006/07 International Night of the Stars.
The second annual International Night is once again proudly sponsored by Cable & Wireless.
Brookes said that this year's Carnival will be crazier than before and has no doubt that the headline acts will put on a spectacular performance.
Proceeds from the event will be dedicated to the Dieppe Bay Primary School to assist in their activities.
Kittitian singer and local headliner Masud Sadiki said he was proud of this opportunity as he has lots of respect for Beres Hammond.
He went on to thank bMobile for all their support and said that the show will definetely be a wholesome experience with positive flavour where babies and grandmothers can enjoy.
Masud invites the world to St Kitts for Carnival 2006/07
Also present at the head table of the press conference were Minister Richard Skerritt of Tourism, Sports & Culture, Patricia Walters CEO of Cable & Wireless, Gus Williams Chairman of Carnival and Allister Williams Executive Director of Festivals.
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| Some of the officials at the Press Conference. Photo by Suelika N. Buchanan/SKNVIbes.com |
Walters said to Masud that she hopes this event will spring board him to the next level and reiterated her company's support towards Carnival.
Walters noted that over the years Cable & Wireless has contributed to many areas of Carnival such as the Carnival Queens, Children's Carnival Troupes, Female Bacchanal and the Calypso Monarch Competition.
This year they will re-introduce an Iron Band to help revive the culture of Carnival. Additionally, the Extreme Jouvert troupe which is hosted by DJ Magic Fingers Ronnie Rascal will also be receiving support.
Walters further stated that the level of sponsorship to the Carnival, which is the sum of $135,000 reflects their sincerity and passion for culture and that bMobile is in for the long term.
Gus Williams praised Brookes for her hard work and for doing an excellent job with the contributions she has made to Carnival.
The chairman of the National Carnival confidently said that Carnival 2006 will undoubtedly be greater that 2005.
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| CEO of VIP Connected Julie "Lexy" Brookes (L) and Kittitian sensation Masud Sadiki. |
He further stated that the reason for this is because they have learnt lessons from the past year and therefore he would ensure that this Carnival is indeed the best.
Speaking on some of the upcoming plans for Carnival, Allister Williams said that Carnival is alive and well.
"The Spirit of Christmas starts on the 11th- 14th and will be held in the Circus," he said. "The Spirit of Christmas is a celebration where music, dancing and many different forms of entertainment are showcased."
He added that plans are going well and he was happy to announce that the costume builders from St Vincent have arrived in St Kitts and therefore the Children's Carnival costume-building is underway and is being sponsored by Cable & Wireless.
Skerritt opened his remarks about the launching of Carnival 2006 by saying, "St Kitts and Nevis, we just love this place".
He acknowledged that he has witnessed a forward movement in the Heritage of Carnival that belongs to all of us. It cannot grow without the involvement of sponsors and the participation of its country men.
"It is people, it is our heritage, it is our future," he said.
Skerritt affirmed that for the first time, a proper financial accountability of the last two Carnivals will be made available to the public via the media.
He said the report would be brought before Parliament before the beginning of this year's Carnival.
Juni Liburd and Ronnie Rascal who were both present at the conference were praised and thanked by the Minister for their continued contribution to Carnival.
The press conference ended with the playing of one of Beres' songs titled "Sugar You Want".
Bigger, Better, More Fun! Party Cyan Done. Carnival 2006/07 is here!
