Close contests are expected in both the senior and junior categories of the 2026 Calypso Monarch competitions organised by the Couva Carnival Committee (CCC). This prediction was made by Ezekiel Clarke, CCC public relations officer and coordinator of the calypso competitions, following auditions for calypsonians held at the Balmain Community Centre, Balmain, Couva, on January 11.

“The committee expects a really high-octane final in both senior and junior categories if we are to judge by the offerings by the cadre of calypsonians who appeared at the auditions,” Clarke asserted.

“Patrons will be thrilled at the grand finals because every calypsonian was at the top of their form, even at this early stage in the season,” he added.