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Carnival Development Corporation (CDC)
Email:
info@vincymas.vc1
Phone:
1-784-457-2580
Address:
Victoria Park
Region:
CARIBBEAN
Bio:
The St. Vincent Carnival (Vincy Mas) is managed by the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC), with a Board led by Chairman Ricardo Adams, CEO Rodney Small, and key members like Karen Veira (Marketing...
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ABOUT
The Vincy Mas Carnival Committee is officially the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC), the body responsible for organizing St. Vincent and the Grenadines' premier annual cultural festival, Vincy Mas, a vibrant summer event featuring calypso, soca, pan, mas bands (parades), and pageantry, working with stakeholders, artists, and government to enhance the festival and promote Vincentian culture year-round.
Key Roles & Functions:
Organization: The CDC plans and executes all major Vincy Mas events, from the Soca Monarch to the grand Mardi Gras parade.
Cultural Promotion: They aim to uplift the cultural identity of SVG, work with artists (calypsonians, soca artists, mas makers), and promote the festival globally.
Stakeholder Collaboration: The committee partners with sponsors, promoters, the Tourism Authority, and community groups to deliver the event.
National Events: Beyond Vincy Mas, the CDC also supports other national cultural events, like independence celebrations.
Leadership:
Chairman: Mr. Ricardo Adams.
CEO: Mr. Rodney Small.
Recent Activities (2025 examples):
Hosting awards ceremonies to recognize performers.
Launching airport activations to build excitement.
Collaborating with international influencers (like Trini Jungle Juice) to boost global visibility.
In essence, the CDC is the driving force behind Vincy Mas, ensuring its growth, vibrancy, and success as the Caribbean's hottest carnival.
Vincy Mas
Vincy Mas (St. Vincent Carnival) is a massive, vibrant summer festival in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, celebrating Vincentian culture with music (soca, calypso, steelpan), dazzling costumes, street parties, and events like J'Ouvert, Soca Monarch, and Mardi Gras parades, showcasing freedom, artistry, and community spirit from late June into early July, drawing thousands to its energetic revelry.
Key Aspects
Vibrant Celebration: Known as the "Hottest Carnival in the Caribbean," it's an explosion of music, dance, and color, offering an escape from daily life.
Cultural Fusion: Blends African, French, and British traditions, rooted in European carnival customs and African heritage.
Main Events:
J'Ouvert: Early morning street party with paint, mud, and soca music.
Soca Monarch: A major music competition.
Parade of the Bands (Mardi Gras): The grand finale with elaborate costumes on Carnival Tuesday.
Other Highlights: Miss SVG competition, King & Queen of Carnival, steelpan festivals, and countless parties (fetes).
Timing: Traditionally held in the summer (late June/early July), a shift from its historical pre-Lenten dates.
Experience: Expect non-stop energy, loud music, dancing, creative costumes, and a strong sense of local unity and freedom
Origins & Significance
Historical Roots: Evolved from 18th-century European traditions, transformed by enslaved Africans, and later shifted from its original pre-Lenten timing in 1977.
"Vincy Mas": A nickname for the Saint Vincent Carnival, celebrated by locals known as "Vincies".
Purpose: A cultural expression of freedom, independence, and togetherness, uniting people in joyful celebration.
Committee
The St. Vincent Carnival (Vincy Mas) is managed by the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC), with a Board led by Chairman Ricardo Adams, CEO Rodney Small, and key members like Karen Veira (Marketing/Shows), Carlos James (Finance), and reps from Calypso, Bands, etc., while the separate Carnival Bands Incorporated (CBI) has its own executive, including Chairman Garth Niles and PRO Duane Jack, focused on band-specific matters.
Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) Board & Key Staff (2025)
Chairman: Ricardo Adams
CEO: Rodney Small
Deputy Chairman: Dillon Morris
Financial Comptroller: Carlos James
Marketing Coordinator/Beauty Shows Chair: Karen Veira
Shows Coordinator: Anthony Dennie
Representatives: Garth Niles (CBI), Earl Bennett (Calypsonians), ACP Christopher Benjamin (Police), etc.
Carnival Bands Incorporated (CBI) Executive (Elected Oct 2024)
Chairman: Garth Niles
Deputy Chairman: Alvern Cadogan
Secretary: Petra Pompey
Treasurer: Leroy Rose Jr.
PRO: Duane Jack
Committee Members: Cleopatra Weekes, Kelly-Anne Neverson, Jamal Jacobs
Key Functions
The CDC plans and manages the national festival (Vincy Mas).
The CBI (Carnival Bands Inc.) focuses specifically on the needs and initiatives for the mas bands, including acquiring a home for them.
Mas Bands
Key Mas Bands & Examples (from recent Vincy Mas):
Lynx Mas Band: Known for large presentations like "All Aboard! Caribbean Cruise line" (2024).
Mirage Production: Presented "The Painted Sky" (2024).
Blondie Bird & Friends: Famous for themes like "Motherland" (2024) and rich costumes.
SVG Players International: Showcased "A glimpse of Brooklyn" (2024) and "Fun & Frolic" (2023).
Ahdrenalin XO: Active with themes like "Contact".
Beautex International: Featured "Catalog of Vincymas".
Melbourne Artisian: Known for "Going Green"
Sponsers
