VILLA PRIMARY CROWNS A NEW CALYPSO STAR
SOURCE: STATE MEDIA
Jaedah “Sweet Melody” Baird has claimed victory in the 6th edition of the Villa Primary School Likkle Man Pelle Black History Month Calypso Competition!
Her powerful performance of ‘It’s Not Every day’ earned her the top spot, along with multiple awards, including Best Female Competitor and Best Social Commentary.
1st Runner-up: Singing Tanya – Child of the Soil
2nd Runner-up: Singing Selin – Black History
Best Male Competitor: Red Juice
The event, renamed in honor of the late Rupert “Likkle Man” Pelle, was a spectacular showcase of young talent keeping calypso alive.
About the author
The Editorial Staff refers to all reporters employed by Antigua.news. When an article is not an original creation of Antigua.news—such as when it is based on a press release, other media articles, letters to the editor, or court decisions—one of our staff members is responsible for overseeing its publication.
Read our editorial standards and corrections policy. Spotted an error? Contact the newsroom.
More from Antigua and Barbuda
View section
Chief Magistrate Visits Prison, Leads Workshop on Treatment of Inmates
Ngaio Emanuel meets new Prison Superintendent Albert Wade and leads a workshop on prisoner treatment, use of force, ethics and remand deductions.
By Shermain Bique-Charles
Jury Acquits Man of Serious Indecency and Indecent Assault After Four-Hour Deliberation
An 8–1 majority verdict cleared the accused of both charges arising from allegations made during a hot-stone full-body massage at a spa in February 2025.
By Cory Wayland
Ministry Apologizes After Unauthorized Jennings Secondary Drill Causes Alarm
Education officials say the school staged the simulation without approval after video showed a masked figure carrying what appeared to be a rifle as students ran from the scene.
By Cory Wayland
VIDEO: Lockdown Drill at Jennings Secondary Sparks Concern and Confusion
Principal Rody Christopher says the exercise was intended to prepare students for an intruder emergency after confusion surrounding the drill triggered concern.
By Cory Wayland
Comments (5)
Unruly One March 2, 2025, 12:19 AM
Janice Smith February 28, 2025, 10:14 AM
Robert February 28, 2025, 9:34 AM
Juju Bee February 28, 2025, 8:21 AM
ALSO CONGRATULATIONS to the Vila School for keeping the art form alive
Cleopatra February 28, 2025, 6:57 AM