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Kenson Casimir announced that the island&#8217;s latest Calypso Monarch, Dezral Long will be appointed as Saint Lucia&#8217;s newest CARICOM Youth Ambassador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dezral Long, his father former Calypso King, Desmond &#8220;Pep&#8221; Long and writer, former Principal of the Saint Mary&#8217;s College, Rowan Seon, were all present during the sitting of Parliament to witness the announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dezral, age 22, makes history as Saint Lucia&#8217;s youngest Calypso King.  The Minister for Youth also announced that the young calypsonian was been gifted a trip to the mecca of calypso, Trinidad, to witness firsthand, their calypso finals event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carnivalsaintlucia\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dezral Long is Saint Lucia&#8217;s latest CARICOM Youth Ambassador! 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