A collection of pictures of the effects of the deadly disease affecting palm trees in St. Kitts sent to WINN FM by the Communications Officer in the Department of Agriculture, Eric Browne. Officials are still trying to determine what the disease is. The two varieties that show some level of tolerance to the disease are the Malayan variety (dwarf) and the Maypan variety. They are named among the pictures.

The theme for this year’s Children’s Parade was ‘St. Kitts-Nevis, Culture and Future’. There were five sections: Agriculture and Self-Reliance, Carnival Masquerade, Industry and Commerce, Information Technology and Soca Music.

Miss Haynes Smith Caribbean Talented Teen Queen - MISS ST.KITTS 14 YEAR OLD SIOBHAN PHIPPS, 1ST RUNNER UP MISS JAMAICA 18 YEAR OLD ABA SYKES, 2ND RUNNER UP MISS BRITISH VIRGIN ISLAND 15 YEAR OLD ASHELLICA FAHIE and 3RD RUNNER UP MISS ANGUILLA- 16 YEAR OLD KEIVANNE LAKE

National Calypso Monarch King Konris (1144 points) 1st Runner Up Pungwa (1100 points) 2nd Runner Up Big Lice (1052 points) 3rd Runner Up Anastasia (1020 points)

2011-2012 St. Kitts-Nevis National Carnival Queen: Miss Development Bank- Kalia Huggins 1st Runner Up: Miss Carib Brewery- Trevecia Adams 2nd Runner Up: Miss St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank- Desri Weeks

Thousands of revelers danced around the town on Monday during J'ouvert on Monday (December 26th). Participating Jouvert Troupes were the Biggest Loser Troupe, Shiggidy Shack Winn Jammers, Xtreme Jouvert Troupe, Stay with the Best Carib Beer Jouvert Troupe, Red Devils and Love Parade.

The Mighty Takeover was crowned the Power Soca Monarch for his explosive and crowd-pleasing performance of "Insane." Shakki Starfire was crowned the Groovy Soca Monarch for her energetic and attention-grabbing performance of the popular "Party, Plenty" which she delivered on stilts dressed as a Moko Jumbie.

Queen Anastasia made history when she became the first performer to win the female calypso crown five times, and was the first to win the monarchy two years in a row. Newcomer and former National Carnival Queen Gloria “Queeny G” Esdaille was named first runner up. Veteran Calypsonian Singing Jackie was named second runner up. The third runner up spot went to another newcomer Lady Diva.

MISS TALENTED TEEN 2011 – 2012 – Miss Washington Archibald High (614 points) 1st runner up – Miss ICCS (607 points) 2nd runner up – Miss Verchild’s High (576.5 points) 3rd runner up – Miss Basseterre High School (547 points) JUNIOR CALYPSO KING – Singing Solution(265 points) 1st runner up – King Scribbles (236 points) 2ND runner up – Miss Charismatic (224 points) 3rd runner up – Lady Nia (220 points)

In the Spirit of Christmas is an initiative of the Ministry of Culture to highlight the celebration of Christmas during the Carnival season. Performances include musical renditions by choirs and musicians, as well as dancing and other artistic expressions.

The Soca Monarch Semi-Finals were held on December 2nd at Carnival Village. There were two segments this year - Groovy and Power. The event was held for the first time last year with one round and one segment.

Sugar Mas 2011-2012 was officially opened during a ceremony on Friday 25th, November in the Independence Square. If you weren't there, don't worry, we got you covered. Here are lots and lots of pictures from the event taken by our partner, Ervin Welsh from Beyond Timeless.

Minister Dr. Timothy Harris provided a tour to members of the Competitiveness Council comprised of private sector members who advice government on matters pertaining to the economy. This tour was done in early June 2011.

Caribbean Private Sector Meeting in St. Kitts under the auspices of the Caribbean Association of Industry and Commerce.

Highlights from National Championships 2011

Highlights from the OECS/ECCB Under 23 Netball Tournament hosted in St. Kitts from July 2-6, 2011.

Opening of the Rituals Coffee House on Fort Street.

Highlights of Inter-School Track and Field Meet

Highlights of Basseterre High School Sports Day 2011.

Removal of the Flagpole from the pediment of the National Museum building on the Bay Road, as recommended by a local civil engineer.

Scenes of the National Carnival Parade 2011. Photos courtesy of Ervin Welsh.

Miss Siobhan Phipps from the Immaculate Conception Catholic School (ICCS) was crowned the 2010-2011 Miss CONTEC DT Talented Teen.

Anastasia was crowned the queen of the 2010-2011 Female Calypso Bacchanal.

Calypso Leo was named the Junior Calypso Monarch 2010–2011 for his performance of “Infected Rage.”

Hundreds of revelers took to the streets of Basseterre to participate in the biggest annual fete of the year - J'ouvert!!!

LaLa with his song "Puppy tun Dog" was named the winner of the Best of the Rest competition.

The 2010-2011 St. Kitts and Nevis National Carnival (Sugar Mas) officially opened on Friday (Dec. 17).

Photos courtesy O. Frederick

The Irish Town Bay Road was undermined due to adverse weather conditions.

A half-hour eating-around-town programme hosted by 'I'll-taste-anything-once' Toni Frederick.

Scenes of the Hurricane Earl aftermath in St. Kitts and Nevis.

Remembering the MV Christina Disaster.

Scenes of Last Lap in Nevis 2010.

Nevis takes the celebrations up a notch with Jouvert.

St. Paul's go to work in the aftermath of the Tropical Wave.

Scenes of the night of the fire that ravaged the Horsfords Credit Union Building.

It was another exciting year of St. Kitts and Nevis Music Festival.

WINN FM Photo Coverage of the CTO Tourism Conference.

I Sour Sop conducts a calypso workshop for students in Nevis.

The ICC's Bring it Bus Tour promotes Twenty20 Cricket Tournament in St. Kitts and Nevis.

Young entrepreneurs took over Independence Square on for the annual Junior Achievers Trade Fair 2010.

Labour March and activities.

Scenes of the first Digicel Sponsored Easter Cup.

See scenes of this historic occasion.

Toddlers in sporting action.

The successful and highly anticipated Social Security Games at Warner Park.

St. Kitts-born, Kervin 'Infamus' Benjamin became the first artists signed on to the 14th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival.

Photos from the Ministry of Health's Healthy Boulevard and the launch of the official World Health Day Website.

The Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton Arrives in St. Kitts.

This event was held at KFC, the sponsor of the Inside Edge sports show.

This workshop was held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort.

At the Royal St. Kitts Golf Course.

Reggie Douglas dominates again.

Another year of the Leeward Islands Debating Competition.

The mother of all Caribbean Carnivals.

2010 ushered St. Kitts and Nevis into the throes of an election.

The much anticipated talent pageant of Carnival.

The 2010 Carnival Parade.

See the men and women who made it to the finals and, well.... those who didn't. Pictures by Bert David.

In St. Kitts and Nevis, its traditional for Boxing Day to start with J'ouvert. Pictures by Bert David.

Take a look at the 2010 Carnival Queen contestants.

Meet the 2009 Haynes Smith Contestants.

Thousands turned out for a day at the tracks at Beaumont Park, Dieppe Bay. Pictures by Bert David.

A new dispatch system was implemented on December 1, 2009. Photos by Bert David.

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A demonstration was held by the People's Action Movement (PAM) on Wednesday November 25, 2009.

Scenes at Beaumont Park.

Its a day most expected would come. Scenes from the retirement press conference.

It was an occasion that sparked much interest and fanfare in St. Kitts: The Return of Zambo.

Scenes from the most anticipated youth cricket tournament in St. Kitts.

Nevis at its colorful best.

Pictures Taken By Garth Archibald

Relive one of Culturama's most treasured moment.

Another great musical moment.

The future of St. Kitts Track and Field starts here.

Nurturing St. Kitts and Nevis football.

Scenes from the press conference.

See photos of the candidates on the platform.

Photos of the St. Kitts Nevis Labour Party Convention.

@ the Royal St. Kitts Golf Course.

Introducing PAM candidates.

Reliving St. Kitts Labour Day 2009.

Taking a look at Labour Day activities in Antigua.

Scenes from the Virgin Islands Jouvert.

The annual celebrated golf tournament in St. Kitts.

Photos from the competition.

The games that St. Kitts and Nevis look forward to every year.

See photos of the award recipients.

Photos By Bert David

Scenes of the most anticipated SKNFA elections.

Photos by Bert David

Another installment of the sports awards again at KFC.

Scenes of another grand opening of the football season.

The aftermath of Hurricane Omar October 2008.

Pictures Taken By Bert David

Photos Taken By Bert David

Popular scenes of St. Kitts and St. Kitts Independence Day.

Another year of the St. Kitts Music Festival.