TOBAGO JUNIOR CALYPSO MONARCH CROWNED

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A new Tobago Junior Calypso Monarch has been crowned. Koquice Davidson of Bishop's High School, was declared winner on Wednesday afternoon, at the Bishop's High School where the competition took place. Elizabeth Williams was there and has this report.

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00:00Singing on a whole was just, I felt a connection with singing. I started singing folk. I was

00:07the folk music festival champion for like two years. And then, you know, my parents

00:11said, how about we try calypso? Because, as I said, I love to sing. So, my father especially

00:16said, let her try calypso. And the first year I sang calypso, I came fourth, actually. Then

00:22the year after, I came third. Then I came third again. I came second. And now, in Tobago,

00:27I'm first.

00:28Ms Davidson told TV6 News her parents, who are both fire officers, guided her to where

00:34she is today. She said she was shocked at the results, having competed against 10 other

00:41strong contenders.

00:42At this point, I'm just seeing myself growing in my art form. And I think this, coming first

00:48in this competition, has given me a boost of motivation, as well as self-confidence.

00:53What a situation facing the youths today. Many times you don't know who to blame when

01:01you see them going astray. So, we need to stop and take a look, see who is responsible,

01:10as we face the negative forces and social struggles.

01:16Placing second was defending champion Nakita Thompson of Scarborough Secondary, with her

01:23song, Crying Nation. And third, Kaya Arnold, also of Scarborough Secondary, with her song,

01:30Find A Way.

01:31When will we find a solution? And will we ever find a way to stop all the crimes and

01:41murders that are happening every day? Our one nation is shedding tears. Voices of blood

01:48are seeking justice. And this home of this blessed nation, indeed, are crying out for

01:55peace.

01:56All about tearing TNT, we're experiencing serious crime. The murder rate has skyrocketed.

02:10And these youths, we're losing most times. To let the nation really bear some fruits,

02:23we have to do something to save we youths. Let them understand that crime does not pay.

02:33Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.

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