TUCO and First Citizens award Junior Calypso Monarch Winners

Press Release

2024 Junior Calypso Monarch Nataki Thompson captured as she receives her winnings from First Citizens Group Deputy CEO - Operations and Administration, Ms. Neela Moonilal-Kissoon Pic 2 – First Citizens Group Deputy CEO – Operations and Administration, Ms. Neela

First Citizens and the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organization (TUCO) officially recognised and awarded the participants of the TUCO/ First Citizens Junior Calypso Monarch from the 2024 Carnival season which culminated on February 5th 2024. The award event took place on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at the VIP Lounge, Queens Park Savannah, Port of Spain. This year marked First Citizens twelfth year sponsoring the exciting competition.

Addressing the audience at the awards, First Citizens Group Deputy CEO – Operations and Administration, Mrs. Neela Moonilal-Kissoon emphasized the importance of collective support in fostering a vibrant calypso culture. She further stated that “First Citizens values the enthusiasm of the young calypsonians themselves and the passion with which they delivered.”

First Citizens’ longstanding partnership with TUCO underscores the Group’s commitment to nurturing young talent and preserving Trinidad and Tobago’s rich cultural legacy. Through its sponsorship, First Citizens continues to provide a platform for emerging calypsonians to showcase their creativity and talent on a national stage.

The TUCO/First Citizens Junior Calypso Monarch competition remains a highlight of the nation’s cultural calendar, attracting participants and spectators alike from across Trinidad and Tobago. First Citizens is honoured to play a pivotal role in supporting this iconic event and looks forward to many more years of partnership with TUCO.

For more information about First Citizens and our commitment to cultural development, please visit https://www.firstcitizensgroup.com/tt/corporate-social-responsibility/culture/

2024 Junior Calypso Monarch Nataki Thompson captured as she receives her winnings from First Citizens Group Deputy CEO – Operations and Administration, Ms. Neela Moonilal-Kissoon
First Citizens Group Deputy CEO – Operations and Administration, Ms. Neela Moonilal-Kissoon, Mr. Ainsley King, President of TUCO, and Ms. Keisha King – Member, Junior Calypso Monarch Committee celebrate the talent and achievements of the young champions
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