Dominica Junior Monarch Calypso Competition of 2020 kicked off last night in dynamic fashion and I must say that I was quite impressed! Especially with the lyrical content and the executions of it by the youth. It only goes to show how much talent that we have in our youth and I believe we, as a country, should DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! The powerful messages brought on that stage last night not only spoke and still speaks to our present situation, but it gives an insight as to what the youth is thinking about themselves and their environment and I think it's high time that our leaders give a listening ear and take action. It is their future that is being played with here. One of the lyrics that resonated with me was that of the young calypsonian, De Essence, who sang the song, 'Bring Back JSP'. It made me ponder on the state of our education. I don't think we as a people have come to terms that sometimes we are pushing our youth into a schooling system that does not cater to their needs. And by that I mean not everyone is academically incline or wants to choose the path of academics but that's all we are giving them in our education system. We do definitely need to bring back JSP so that others can have the opportunity to learn skills that they most likely will find interest in. I remember just after Hurricane Maria, the government was looking for carpenters and artisans, and had to send for and bring in foreigners because there was a shortage of skilled workers or certain skill set were not available on island, to help in the recovery efforts. This is why this songs like these need to be amplified and steps should be taken to bring back this program. There are countless other powerful messages brought about by our young junior calypsonians of Dominica last night so do have a listen to te BrBpTV highlights of the Dominica Junior Monarch Calypso Competition at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau, Dominica. Enjoy!WINNER'S FULL PERFORMANCE
