The Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (TUCO) has released the list of finalists for the First Citizens and Smalta National Junior Calypso Monarch 2026. The announcement followed the semi-final round held on Saturday 31 January at the Radisson Hotel in Port of Spain.
The finals will take place on Monday 9 February at the Grandstand, Queen’s Park Savannah, at 10am sharp. The finalists will compete with the reigning junior monarch champion, Xhaiden Darius, for the spotlight.
Below are the results of the contestants, school and songs performed:
- Cael Pyke from The Athenian Pre Secondary School – Bad Example
- Cayla Allen from Holy Name Convent, POS – Man – Men Are Needed
- Chelsea Figeuroa from U.W.I St Augustine – Pan/ One People One Motive
- Cindy-Ann Bigford from U.W.I St Augustine – The Solution
- Janaya Clarke from Homeschooled Assisted by Tutors – Role Models
- Jimecya Burnett from The University Of Trinidad and Tobago – Jimecya’s Mantra
- Josiah Eli Ferrier from Presentation College, San Fernando – The Truth
- Kacique Wilson from Queen’s Royal College, POS – Identity
- Khaleah Ramsay from Bishop’s High School, Tobago – Who Am I
- Koquice Davidson from Signal Hill Secondary School, Tobago – Put Yourself Back In Place
- Kurlise Bentham from UTT Academy Of Performing Arts – Shut Yuh Mouth
- Marcus Mcdonald from Presentation College, San Fernando – The Simple Things
- Nataki Thompson from Scarborough Secondary School, Tobago – One More Soldier
- Raylan Green from Home School – No War
- Zachary Ransome from Presentation College, San Fernando – Listening
