Category Archives: Updates

(St. George’s, Grenada) 28 July 2024 – The Spicemas Corporation is delighted to announce the winners of the Traditional Mas Festival held on Saturday, 27 July in St. Mark. Seventeen (17) bands participated in this vibrant celebration of Grenada's rich cultural heritage, showcasing the traditional masquerades Vieux Corps, Shortknee, Wild Indian, and Jab Jab.   The festival, sponsored by Grenada Electricity Services Limited (Grenlec), saw hundreds of spectators lining the parade route from the intersection of Queen Street and Church…

(St. George’s, Grenada) 27 July 2024 – The stage was set ablaze as thirty talented Soca artistes battled it out for a coveted spot in the Power Soca Monarch finals. After a night of electrifying performances, twelve finalists have emerged to compete for the prestigious title against the defending monarch Terra De Governor.   The Dr. Trevor Friday Power Soca Semifinals held at Progress Park on Friday, 27 July was a showcase of raw talent and infectious energy. Each contestant…

The Spicemas Corporation is thrilled to announce the finalists for the highly anticipated Groovy Soca Competition. After an electrifying semi-final round on Thursday night into Friday morning, eleven talented artistes have emerged to join reigning monarch Boyzie, who during his guest performance, hinted at defending his title on Bacchanal Friday.   “I am beyond impressed with the quality of performances we saw on stage tonight, probably the highest level we’ve ever seen. I commend all the Groovy Soca semi-finalists for…

(St. George’s, Grenada) 24 July 2024 - The Spicemas Corporation (SMC) is delighted to announce the 25 semifinalists for the 2024 Calypso Monarch competition. After intense judging of 60 Calypsonians across five Calypso Tents from Friday 19 July to Tuesday 23 July 2024, these talented artistes have risen to the top, showcasing their lyrical prowess and captivating performances.   "The calibre of talent we have seen this year is truly outstanding," said Cecil Noel, CEO of Spicemas Corporation. "Our calypsonians…

The Miss Carriacou and Petite Martinique Queen contestant, Sashelle Alves, has topped the Beauty with a Purpose initiative judged on Saturday, 20 July at the Olympic House, Morne Rouge. Her platform focused on ending violence against women and girls, which saw her carry out several awareness initiatives on her home island of Carriacou days before Hurricane Beryl ravaged the island. All seven carnival queen contestants presented their chosen platforms that had a meaningful impact on their communities.   "The Beauty…

  (St. George’s, Grenada) 19 July 2024 - The Spicemas Corporation (SMC) will commence judging the Calypso Tents on Friday, 19 July, continuing daily until Tuesday, 23 July 2024. These events promise to showcase the extraordinary talent and creativity of Grenada’s Calypsonians as they compete for glory in the 2024 Calypso Monarch competition. This year, 60 calypsonians from 5 Calypso Tents are expected to take part, marking the preliminary round of competition. From these, 25 semifinalists will be selected to…

Following six exhilarating days of competition, the Spicemas Corporation (SMC) is thrilled to announce the semifinalists for the 2024 Groovy & Power Soca Monarch competition. The preliminary round, held from Wednesday 10 July to Monday, 15 July at the Tanteen Netball Court, showcased the exceptional talent of nearly 200 Grenada’s new and seasoned Soca artistes.  CEO of the SMC Cecil Noel remarked, "The level of talent displayed on stage was nothing short of phenomenal. Each artiste brought their unique energy…

The Board of Directors of Spicemas Corporation has unanimously decided to shift the focus of Spicemas 2024 towards supporting relief efforts following the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl. We understand the significant impact Hurricane Beryl had on our brothers and sisters in Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique. As one of the statutory bodies of our tri-island state, we feel it is incumbent upon us to assist in the relief efforts and the rebuilding of the affected areas in the best…

The Spicemas Corporation (SMC) extends its deepest empathy and support to everyone affected by the recent passage of Hurricane Beryl. The directors, management, and staff understand that this disaster has profoundly impacted our community, including many of our stakeholders on mainland Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique. Despite the challenges presented by Hurricane Beryl, the Spicemas Corporation is committed to continuing with the hosting of Spicemas 2024, which climaxes on Tuesday, 13 August 2024. The resilience and spirit of our people…

(St. George’s, Grenada) 25 June 2024 - The Spicemas Corporation (SMC) hosted a meeting for event promoters on Thursday, 20 June 2024, focusing on the essential requirements and guidelines for hosting events during the 2024 carnival season, from 4 May to 20 August 2024. The meeting was attended by 23 promoters and featured presentations from the SMC and key government stakeholders directly involved in producing Grenada’s largest cultural festival.   Cecil Noel, CEO of the Spicemas Corporation, expressed his satisfaction…