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Chekiyah Martin “Beauty,” Revellers First Runner-up
Kile Butler “Pelican,” Adele School Second Runner-up
Kristen Thomas “Africans from the West,” Villa School PRINCE COMPETITION Winner & Prince 2008
“Africans from the West,” Villa School First Runner-Up
Kajalie Elliott “Fan Dancer of Quangdong,” Showcase Second Runner-up
Phillip Hilton “Anansi,” Adele School SCHOOL TROUPE COMPETITION Winner
Anasi Goes Olympic, Adele & St. Michael’s Schools First Runner-Up
Candy Bar, Pigotts & New Winthropes Schools Second Runner-up
Nubian Celebrations, Mixed Schools PRIVATE BANDS COMPETITION Winner
Land of the Dragon, Dynamics Juniors First Runner-Up
Magnificent Pairs, Revellers Juniors Second Runner-up
The Lost splendor & Glory of Africa, Ali & Associates Juniors
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Just Friends “Caribbean Royalty” First Runner-up
Wadadli Madness “Beyond Illusion” Second Runner-up
Together Mas Makers “Tropical Splendor” SENIOR CARNIVAL SMALL BANDS – TROPICAL FANTASY Winner
Vitus “Creation” First Runner-up
Showcase Mas Band “Extracts of Asia” Second Runner-up
Rockers “African Safari” SENIOR CARNIVAL MEDIUM BANDS – TROPICAL FANTASY Winner
Arising Mas Troup “Make Waves” First Runner-up
Exotique Mas Troup “Mardi Gras” Second Runner-up
Solid International “Enchanted Paradise – The Lost Islands” SENIOR CARNIVAL LARGE BAND – TROPICAL FANTASY Winner
Reveller “Magnificent Pairs” First Runner-up
Dynamics “Land of The Dragon” Second Runner-up
Xtreme “Dare To Bare” FLOAT COMPETITION Second Runner-up
Hadeed Motors First Runner-up
Standford Winner
Antigua Home & Office Depot – Destine Water
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Official Results BAND OF THE YEAR COMPETITION MINI BANDS Second Runner-up
Africans From the West “Tribute To Mandela” First Runner-up
Merry Makers “The Fabled Inhabitants of Tula” Winner
Just Friends “Caribbean Royalty” BAND OF THE YEAR COMPETITION SMALL BANDS Second Runner-up
Showcase “Extract of Asia” First Runner-up
Pure Passion Reloaded “Caribbean Heartbeat” Winner
VITUS “Creation” BAND OF THE YEAR COMPETITION MEDIUM BANDS Second Runner-up
Solid International “Enchanted Paradise – The Lost Island” First Runner-up
Ali & Associates “The Lost Splendor & Glory of African” Winner
Exotic “Mardi Gas” BAND OF THE YEAR COMPETITION LARGE BANDS Second Runner-up
Xtreme “Dare To Bare” First Runner-up
Dynamics “Land of the Dragon” Winner
Revellers “Magnificent Pairs” ROAD MARCH COMPETITION Second Runner-up
Mardi Gras by Taxik First Runner-up
Jump Up In De Iron Band by Burning Flames WINNER & THE PATRICK A. MICHAEL MEMORIAL TROPHY
Musical Bomb (Scattah) by Red Hott Flames
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Halcyon - AMP - Hadeed Group Of Companies First Runner-up
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Antigua and Barbuda ....the beach really is just the beginning
Did you know that in addition to an over-abundance of beaches with crystal clear waters and sparkling white or pastel pink sands that Antigua and Barbuda is always buzzing with a host of exciting events and activities taking place on land or sea? Take a glimpse of our 2009 Calendar of Events and see for yourself why you will be sure to enjoy your stay, no matter the time of year you visit. Antigua and Barbuda …the beach is just the beginning.
January 2009 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament
July 2009 rnival Start of 52nd Antigua Ca Celebrations
August 2009 t Carnival Monday / J’ouver p Jump Up Carnival Tuesday/ Last La y Mango 4th Annual Christian Valle March 2009 Festival Wadadli Day ptember 2009 Antigua Yacht Club – Se De Jam Music Festival International Laser Open
February 2009 Jolly Harbour Yacht Club Valentine’s Day Regatta
April 2009 Festival Back II Life Antigua Music tta 23rd Antigua Classic Rega k ee W g 42nd Antigua Sailin May 2009 Barbuda’s Caribana June 2009 2nd Romantic Rhythms – The uda rb Annual Antigua and Ba l International Music Festiva
October 2009 Festival 6th Annual Wor ld Gospel November 2009 Independence Day Moods of Pan Festival National Tourism Week December 2009 t Show 48th Annual Char ter Yach on Antigua Yacht Club “Nels Pursuit”
For more information on these and other events visit our website www.antigua-barbuda.com
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Winner: Research Persentation Segment Simone Raven Tonge, Christ The King High Winner: Personal Achievements Segment Adnahn Batson, St. Joseph’s Academy Winner: Question and Answer Segment Adnahn Batson, St. Joseph’s Academy Contestants Found to be Most Helpful and Easiest to Work with: Adnahn Batson, St. Joseph’s Academy & Aleke Sanders, Antigua Girls High School Contestant showing the most leadership skills (Winner of the Prime Minister’s Trophy): Adnahn Batson, St. Joseph’s Academy
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Miss Dominica, Marah J. Walter
Miss St. Lucia, Soriah John
Winner: Evening Wear/ Modelling Skills Segment Winner: Most Photogenic Award
Winner: Most Congenial Award
Miss St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Nekesha Adams
Miss Barbados, Tanika Walton
Miss Antigua & Barbuda, Derri-Anne Browne
Miss Jamaica, Kennise Watson
Miss Anguilla, Kafi Gumbs
Miss British Rosanna Kath
Winner: Performing Talent Segment
Miss St. Kitts & Nevis, Mariece Aurianne Roberts
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Miss St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Nekesha Adams
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Miss Antigua, Derri-Ann Brown
Winner: People’s Choice Award Winner: Swimwear Segment
Miss St. Croix, Chantal Harrigan
Virgin Islands, hrine Chichester
Miss St. Lucia, Soriah John
Miss Dominca, Marah Jessamine Walter
Miss Trinidad & Tobago, Joy Joachim
Miss St. Kitts & Nevis, Mariece Aurianne Roberts
Winner: Interview Segment
Miss Trinidad & Tobago, Joy Joachim
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Second Runner-up King Zacari
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