St Kitts and Nevis: Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew joined the annual J’ouvert morning celebrations on Thursday.
He was joined by Minister of Inventive Financial system Samal Duggins, Deputy Prime Minister Dr Geoffrey Hanley and his spouse Diani Jimesha Prince Drew.
Throughout the celebrations, PM Drew interacted with the residents of St Kitts and Nevis and inspired everybody to proceed having fun with the carnival season in a protected and respectful method.
In the meantime, Minister Duggins additionally took to Fb to share the glimpses of himself having fun with with the Prime Minister and the constituents.
He additional invited everybody to take an lively half within the carnival and mentioned, “Solely in St. Kitts—celebrating Christmas someday and turning up for Boxing Day J’ouvert the following! There’s just one place to be—Sugar Mas 53!”
Notably, Sugar Mas is a two-day parade which is able to happen on January 1 and a pair of, 2025 however the celebrations for a similar formally kicked off on Boxing Day with J’ouvert.
It’s thought-about as top-of-the-line methods to begin the brand new 12 months within the Caribbean as revellers come on the highway of their lovely costumes whereas jamming to the candy music offered by dwell bands.
In the meantime, the J’ouvert on boxing day options a number of bands on highway, all of which compete to win the title of the most effective band within the parade whereas entertaining the revellers.
The occasion was an enormous success because it attracted an enormous crowd comprising of individuals of all ages from throughout the island and the broader Caribbean area.
This 12 months, the Highway March title was secured by Kollision Band which marked their first ever victory. The band’s victory is being attributed to its energetical efficiency of its extensively hit track ‘keys to town’.
In the meantime, the carnival celebrations will proceed in St Kitts and Nevis with a number of occasions and actions, culminating with the ultimate parade on January 2, 2025.
