San Fernando-based House of Jacqui, led by veteran bandleader Jacqui Koon How, registered a hat-trick of wins for Band of the Year in the Kiddies Carnival organised by the Couva Carnival Committee(CCC). For added measure, her winning band, Spectrum of Life, captured all the individual titles on offer.

Nine bands and an assortment of individual characters presented an eye-catching display of colourful and creative portrayals which were roundly applauded by the largest crowd in years to witness Couva Kiddies Carnival.

CCC chairman Ramchand Rajbal Maraj, praised the bandleaders for the high standard of mas presented by the bands.