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   The National Women's Action Committee (NWAC) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2016 National Calypso Queen Competition, which will be held on Monday 18 th January, 2016, at Queen's Hall. The finalists, in alphabetical order, are: Allison Bernard (Warrior Empress) Amrika Mutroo Georgia Mc Intyre Giselle Fraser-Washington Lesley-Ann Ellis Mahalia Regis Malaika Ballantyne Marion Paponette Marsha Clifton (Lady Adana) Meguella Simon Morisha Ransome Natasha Edmund Natasha Nurse (Sexy Suzie) Rachael Fortune (Shanaqua) Roslyn Reid Sasha-Ann Moses Tammico Moore (Spicey) Terri Lyons Tricia Sobers Wendy Garrick All finalists are asked to contact NWAC offices, 40 Duke Street, Port-of-Spain, Tel: 623-5470 immediately.   December 17, 2015

 The National Youth Action Committee (NYAC) is pleased to announce the twenty (20) finalists for the 2016 Stars of Tomorrow Calypso Competition, which will be held on Saturday 9 th January, 2016, at Daaga Hall, UWI, St. Augustine. The finalists, in alphabetical order, are: Amrika Mutroo Aneka Collins Curlissa Charles Ezekiel Yorke Helon Francis Jevon Brown Jhevon Jackson Kerine Williams Khadja Antoine Kyle Cowie Makeda Darius Malaika Ballantyne Marion Paponette Mark Eastman Natasha Edmund Natifah Phillips Nicholas Ashby Sasha Ann Moses Shradah Mc Intyre Teneil Cooper All finalists are asked to contact NYAC offices, 40 Duke Street, Port-of-Spain, Tel: 623-5470 immediately. December 16, 2016

December 1, 2015 News Release Auditions' dates for Young Kings, National Calypso Queens and Stars of Tomorrow Competitions Announced The National Action Cultural Committee (NACC) and the National Women Action Committee (NWAC) will host the auditions for the ' Young Kings Calypso Monarch' and the 'National Calypso Queen' Competitions, from 11.00 am on Saturday 12 th December 2015 and Sunday 13th December, 2015.

MEDIA RELEASE The National Action Cultural Committee (NACC) is pleased to present the list of the Top 20 Calypso Stars of Gold (attached). The 'Top 20' Awards are awards of distinction and represent the pinnacle of achievement for excellence in calypso composition and our system of adjudication seeks to tap our collective wisdom in order to establish national consensus about the essence of truly great calypsoes. The Award ceremony for the "28 th Annual Top 20 Stars of Gold and Calypso of the Year" will take place on Friday 13 th November 2015 , at the Central Bank Auditorium, Eric Williams Plaza, Port of Spain from 8.00 pm.

Please find below and attached a news release from the National Action Cultural Committee (NACC). October 15 th , 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News Release – 2015 Calypso Top 40 announced The National Action Cultural Committee (NACC) is pleased to announce the Top 40 Calypsoes for 2015. From these calypsos, a panel of judges will select the Top 20 Calypsoes of 2015 which will be awarded at the 28 th Annual 'Top 20' Calypso Stars of Gold and Calypso of the Year Awards on Friday 13 th November 2015 at the Central Bank Auditorium, Eric Williams Plaza, Brian Lara Promenade, Port-of-Spain, from 8:00pm. The 'Top 20' Awards are awards of distinction and represent the pinnacle of achievement for excellence in calypso composition and our system of adjudication seeks to tap our collective wisdom in order to establish national consensus about the essence of truly great calypsoes.

Please find below a release from the National Action Cultural Committee.   1 st October 2015   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                   NEWS RELEASE POSTPONEMENT OF THE EMANCIPATION CALYPSO COMPETITION     The National Action Cultural Committee (NACC), and the National Youth Action Committee (NYAC) wish to announce the postponement of the Emancipation Calypso Competition to a date next year. The organizers apologize to any affected parties for any inconvenience caused. However after discussions with both participants and sponsors, the organizing committees believe that this decision is in the best interest of all concerned. Consequently, the competition's auditions that were originally carded for Saturday 3 rd October have therefore been cancelled. For more information, interested persons can call NACC offices at 623-5470 / 222-3471 or email NACCcommunications@gmail.com .   -

                          NEWS RELEASE 19 TH ANNUAL EMANCIPATION CALYPSO COMPETITION REGISTRATION The National Action Cultural Committee (NACC), and the National Youth Action Committee (NYAC) in association with First Citizens announce that registration for the 19 th Annual Emancipation Calypso Competition is now taking place everyday at the office of the National Action Cultural Committee (NACC), 40 Duke Street, Port of Spain from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm.  This year's competition is a special one. For this Special Emancipation Calypso Competition , calypsos will be accepted if they are composed either  on the usual theme of Emancipation, or on the new topic of the United Nation's ' International Decade for Peoples of African Descent' . Auditions for the competition will be held on Saturday 3 rd October 2015 at NACC's Offices: 40 Duke Street. Port of Spain from 11.00 am - 5.00 pm.

News Release The National Action Cultural Committee (NACC) hosts its 33 rd Annual Emancipation Day Dinner at the Andre Kamperveen Hall, Centre of Excellence, 176 Macoya Road, Tunapuna on Friday 7 th August 2015, from 8.00 pm. This annual dinner is one of NACC's commemorative events, to mark the Abolition of Chattel Slavery throughout the then existing British Empire on August 1st 1834, a most significant development in the struggle of a people to free themselves from the shackles of slavery, colonialism and neo-colonialism. It serves as a mark of respect and recognition, for all those who fought and sacrificed for the attainment of liberation not only for their generation but for generations to come. The dinner will be attended by members of the diplomatic community, as well as the leadership of various national institutions, including business, military, political and social organisations. Each dinner continues to provide a unique opportunity for reflection

NEWS RELEASE The prize-giving ceremony for the 31 st Annual Young Kings Calypso Monarch Competition will take place this weekend. The annual presentation ceremony features performances by the finalists, and by other artistes of outstanding achievement. This year's ceremony will be held on Sunday 19 th April at the Audio-visual Room NALIS, Port-of-Spain. The programme will commence at 6:00 pm. The results for the 2015 Young Kings competition are: 1 st  place – Arnold Jordan –  This Is My Life 2 nd  place – Nicklas Gosine –  Perspective of Black 3 rd  place – Ezekiel Yorke  –  Equality 4 th  place – Helon Francis –  Stalwart 5 th  place – Ninja (Kenson Neptune)  –  A Level PlayingField 6 th  place – M'ba(Gary Thomasos) –  All Inclusive Fete 7 th  place –Nyol Manswell –  Key to Success 8 th  place – Jaiga (Terrence Callender) –  Soca Story 9 th  place – Blaxx  (Dexter Stewart) –  Place In Life 9 th  place – Sekon Alves – Take Me Ba

NEWS RELEASE CALYPSO PIONEERS and CALYPSO JEWELS COMPETITIONS 2015 The National Youth Action Committee hosted the Calypso Pioneers competition sponsored by First Citizens and the Calypso Jewels competitions at the Grand Stand, Queens Park Savannah on Tuesday 3 rd   February. The Calypso Jewels competition was won by Aaron Duncan, whilst Zakiya Grant won the Calypso Pioneers competition. The results are as follows: CALYPSO PIONEERS 1 st place – Zakiya Grant – Valencia Govt Primary – Learn Now for Later 2 nd   place – Stefan Camejo – Sacred Heart Boys' RC – Teacher for a Day 3 rd place – Shawnelle Wong – Princes Town Presbyterian #2 Primary – D' World Not Safe

NEWS RELEASE Arnold Jordan is the 2015 Young King Calypso Monarch. The Young King Calypso Monarch Competition  was hosted  on Monday night  (2 nd   February) by the National Action Cultural Committee at the Grand Stand, Queen's Park Savannah. The results are as follows: 1 st place – Arnold Jordan – This Is My Life 2 nd place – Nicklas Gosine – Perspective of Black 3 rd place – Ezekiel Yorke  – Equality 4 th place – Helon Francis – Stalwart 5 th place – Ninja (Kenson Neptune)  – A Level PlayingField 6 th place – M'ba(Gary Thomasos) – All Inclusive Fete 7 th place –Nyol Manswell – Key to Success 8 th place – Jaiga (Terrence Callender) – Soca Story 9 th place – Blaxx  (Dexter Stewart) – Place In Life 9 th place – Sekon Alves – Take Me Back February 03, 2015

NEWS RELEASE  Aneka Collins is the winner of the 2015 Juniors - Pathfinders Competition organised by the National Youth Action Committee. The competition was held on Thursday (29 th January), at SAPA. She won with a selection entitled " More Than A Colour" . Following is a listing of placings and the selections in Thursday's competition.  1 st place – Aneka Collins – TTHTI – More Than A Colour  2 nd place – Shervonne Rodney – El Dorado West Secondary – Stop the Violence 3 rd place – Desle Julien – St. Mary's College – D King 4 th place –Raeann Guerra – San Juan North Secondary – Come Let Us Sing 

FEBRUARY 1 ST , 2015 NEWS RELEASE Young Kings Order of Appearance The NACC, the organizing body of the Young Kings Calypso Monarch Competition, is pleased to announce the order of appearance of this year’s finalists. This year’s Young King Competition is in tribute to the late Bro. Anum Bankole, former Chairman of the committee. Bankole passed away on January 11 th , earlier this year. The competition takes place this Monday, at the Grand Stand, Queen’s Park Savannah from 7:30pm. Calypso icon David Rudder will be delivering a guest performance, as well as the SANFEST Dance Category winner the New Butler Associate College Dancers. The chairpersons of the event are 2012 National Calypso Monarch Duanne O’Connor and Dr Phaedra Pierre. For further information, interested persons can call 623-5470 or 222-3471. The order of appearance is: Order of Appearances               

NEWS RELEASE Ife Alleyne is the new National Calypso Queen. She won the National Calypso Queen Competition hosted by the National Women's Action Committee (NWAC) on Monday night (19 th January), at Queen's Hall, with a selection entitled " Child of Liberty ". The results are as follows: 1 st place - Ife Alleyne - Child of Liberty 2 nd place - Allison Bernard - Time to Arise 3 rd place - Kerine Williams - How Much 4 th place - Stacey Sobers - Special Day 5 th place - Natasha Nurse - A Farmer's Plight 6 th place   - Meguella Simon - Ah Cyar Breathe 6 th place - Wendy Garrick - Not One Drop 8 th place - Roslyn Reid - Make the Right Choice 9 th place - Tammico Moore (Spicey) - D' Advice 10 th place - Makeda Darius - Start Now 21 st January, 2015

News Release It is with a deep sense of loss, that the National Action Cultural Committee (NACC) informs the nation of the passing away, on Sunday 11 th January 2015, of Brother Anum Bankole at the Port of Spain General Hospital after a recent illness. Brother Bankole, a foundation member and former Vice President of NACC, was well known for his work in the field of culture. He was instrumental in the organizing of major cultural events hosted by the National Action Cultural Committee such as the Young Kings Calypso Monarch Competition, Top Twenty Stars of Gold Calypso Award Ceremony, The Emancipation Calypso Competition, Black Tradition in Arts andvarious Annual Community Cultural Rallies held in various parts of the country.

NEWS RELEASE     Ife Alleyne is the new Star of Tomorrow. Alleyne won the Stars of Tomorrow Calypso Competition hosted by the National Youth Action Committee yesterday (Sunday 11th January), at Daaga Hall, UWI, St. Augustine. The placings and selections rendered are as follows:   1 st place – Ife Alleyne -– A Child of Liberty 2 nd place – Arnold Jordan - This Is My Life 3 rd place – Helon Francis - Stalwart 4 th place – Jhevon Jackson - Kaiso Baby  5 th place –Ezekiel Yorke - Equality 6 th place – Sergio Francisco  - Just like Sparrow 7 th place – Rondell Greaves  - Integrity 8 th place – Khadja Antoine  -– Water Confusion 9 th place – Jesse Stewart - T he Untouchables 10 th place – Megan Walrond  – Signs of the Time 10 th place –Phil Browne (Philman) - Don't Let Them Fool Yuh Januuary 12, 2015

News Release Young Kings 2015 finalists The National Action Cultural Committee wishes to announce the names of the finalists for the Young Kings Calypso Monarch Competition which takes place on Monday 2 nd February, 2015. The finalists, in alphabetical order are:

NEWS RELEASE  The National Women's Action Committee (NWAC) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2015 National Calypso Queen Competition, which will be held on Monday 19 th January, 2015, at Queen's Hall, St. Ann's Road, St. Ann's. The finalists, in alphabetical order, are: Alana Sinnette Allison Bernard Denise Belfon Georgia Mc Intyre Ife Alleyne Kerine Williams (Tiny) Khadeece Celestine Makeda Darius Marion Paponette Marva Mc Kenzie Miguella Simon Natasha Nurse Rachel Fortune Ruth Ava Sam Shallow (Sister Ava) Sasha Ann Moses Shradah Mc Intyre Stacey Sobers Tammico Moore (Spicey) 2 Tobago finalists All finalists are asked to contact NWAC offices, 40 Duke Street, Port-of-Spain, Tel: 623-5470/222-3471, immediately.  December 18, 2012