Calypso and soca artiste Terri Lyons was honoured for her outstanding contribution to the performing arts when the Couva Carnival Committee(CCC) held its formal launch of Couva Carnival 2025 at Bear Feelings Restaurant & Bar on February 15.

A resident of Lisas Gardens, Couva, Lyons was presented with an appreciation plaque by CCC chairman Ramchand Rajbal Maraj, extolling her extensive work in the calypso and musical genres which has brought her many titles, including the National Calypso Monarch crown in 2020.

“I feel humbled and proud to receive this official recognition for my contribution to the development of the performing arts. I always strive to give back to my community and my country wherever I can. Apart from performing, I also engage with youths in the school system to get them involved in the art form,” said an elated Lyons.