By Caesarina Paul
Exactly one week ago, the Calypso Semi-Finals competition hosted by the Dominica Calypso Association was held. Portsmouth’s youngster Lemar Irish whose calypso name – The Irish Kid, competed against some seasoned calypsonians. He was unsuccessful, and unfortunately will not compete in the biggest show of the Carnival Season, and arguably the biggest show to be held in Dominica on an annual basis. This was his first time participating in the Senior National competition ever; most likely this served as the initiation and transition into the big leagues.
Many of us who support the young singer, strongly believe that he performed exceptionally well enough to warrant him a space among the final nine who are heading onward to meet the defending monarch. Notwithstanding this setback, we must all come to terms with a spirit of acceptance, that “the judges’ decision is final”. As cliche as it sounds, this is the rule that always stands at the end of such contests where others are often disgruntled or disappointed by the results.
