Many were seen clad in a variety of costumes, they ranged from the Jean Bois cavemen to the Playboy Bunnies, School Girls, Fairies among others. The smell of food from restaurants set up on the side of the streets filled the morning air. The carnival lovers paraded and partied until 10 am. At that point it was time to rest, rest for what was to come later, the parade of the tshirt bands.

At about 2 pm the crowd began reassembling in the capital City Roseau for round two, the t-shirt band parade. Carnival lovers danced and pranced and reveled to the sounds of WCK, Triple Kay, Fanatic and Swinging Stars until 10 pm. From then on it was rejuvenating time for the costume parade on Carnival Tuesday.

Dice accomplished this victory singing popular numbers ‘Stand Up for Teachers’ and ‘Back to Country.’ Lord Karessa came in second, The Webb third and Bobb came fourth. Former female Monarch did not secure a spot in the top 4 this year.

First Runner up was Miss Ameka Cognet who also copped the award for Best Response to Question. Second runner up position went to Kimberly Jno Charles. The awards for Miss Amity and Miss Photogenic was captured by Shanel Dubique.

The other contestants were Indiana Griffith and Fancille Lavinier. Partydominica.com wishes to congratulate all the young ladies on a job well done. We wish to especially congratulate the 2012 Carnival Queen, Nadiro Lando for bringing the Kalinago Territory it’s second pageant title of the carnival season.

The Carnival Queen Show was held at the Pottersville Savannah on February 17th 2012.

Newcomer to the calypso arena Jamaal ‘Black Diamond’ Lloyd came in first with his rendition of ‘Pit Toilet’, Narrin ‘Trendsetter’ Murphy singing ‘Judge Judy’ came second while Raymond ‘Vigilante’ Vigilant came in thrid.

Calypsonian Lightening was awarded most improved, Acre most consistent while Sye got the award for most crowd response.

Member of the road committee organization Edgar Hunter promised a packed and fun filled road line-up with about 7 schools, bands, gangs and lots of Music on both days. He promised a parade that will not have onlookers starving for parade participation like in the past; he also said that there are lots of awards and prizes up for grabs so people are asked to participate.

Julie Frampton from the National Aids committee has asked the public to abstain from sexual activities during the carnival season and if not possible to WRAP it up and take precaution against STD’s and AIDS..

One of the featured highlights this year is the Kiddies carnival as there is more need to have a more family oriented event during carnival celebrations, for this DFC has teamed up with a company in St. Lucia Levy Inflatable who will bring rides, inflatable dragons and other games to have more fun filled kiddies carnival, event is on Sunday 19th from 12-7pm.

First runner up was Gregory  ’Karessah’ Riviere with ‘Rose’, followed by Victor ‘Comforter’ Bique with ‘Glory’ and Derrick ‘Hunter’ St. Rose with ‘Asphalt’.

Checko, has become one of the most popular calypsonians of the season after Ambassador Philbert Aaron threatened to file an injunction to stop Checko from performing his second song “Bug Her’ at the finals on Saturday.

The members of the Showdown Mas Camp will go up against each other for the title of Champ of the Camp on Thursday evening.

Shawnelle Walsh who hails from the Convent High School secured 1st runner up position and was awarded Best Speech and Best Performing Talent. 2nd runner up went to Melina Riviere of the North East Comprehensive School, she also copped the awards for Miss Amity and Best Spectacular Creation. Alize Charles of the Portsmouth Secondary School emerged 3rd runner up with the awards for Best in Evening Wear and Best Response to Question.  Christel Bertand of the Goodwill Secondary School was 4th runner up in the competition.

The other contestants who competed on that night were, Miss Photogenic, Breana Peltier of the St. Martin Secondary School, Siedah Charles of the Orion Academy, Tamika Balson of the Dominica Grammar School and Tahnee Baron of the Pierre Charles Secondary School.

The event was organized by the Waitukubuli Dance Theatre Company. Kudos to the group for putting on a show of such high standard. It is popular belief that the young ladies who participate in this teen pageant should be molded and prepared for the big stage, The Miss Dominica pageant in the future. All the girls displayed a high level of composure and poise and were very well spoken even in the question and answer segment of the competition. Congratulations to all the young ladies who represented their schools in the pageant.

Corinthia Felix secured 1st runner up, Mary Raffoul 2nd runner up and Claudine Charles came in 3rd runner up. The show was held at the Krazy Kokonuts on February 11th 2012.

Partydominica.com wishes to congratulate all the winners, contestants and organizers of the Miss Plus Size and Elegant pageant on a job well done.

Publicist Kristen Foster said Saturday that the singer had died, but the cause and the location of her death were unknown.

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Shannah Robin of Marigot secured 1st runner up position and received awards for Best Talent and Goodwill Ambassador. Kester Edwards placed second runner up and was awarded Best Formal Wear. Other catergory winners were  Lennard Panthier Mr Photogenic and Ghandi Robin, Best Beach Wear.

Other participants in the show were; Augustus Bruno and Bram Sanderson. The show held at the Arawak House of Culture.

Kudos to Antoinette Mora and her team for organizing and executing a show of such high standards. Mention must be made of all the Dominican ladies who came to support these young men as the showcased their talent and made their contribution to Dominica’s culture and Carnival.