The National Carnival Committee has released the names of the 2016-17 soca semifinalists.
They are:
GROOVY
1. Jevon Lynch- Jeezy Sparta: 267 pts
2. Casim Pemberton- Rucas HE: 258 pts
3. Shannakay Raymond- Shanna: 254 pts
4. Delison Roper- X-Man: 251 pts
5. Jason Kyte- KT: 247 pts
6. Shakier Challenger- Vybz: 246 pts
6. Dejour Alexander- Dejour: 246 pts
7. Kenny Warner- Eazi: 244 pts
8. Marvin Lewis- DJ Woodis: 243 pts
9. Veshawn Bolus & Toriano Samuel- Jazzbo & Tobap: 239 pts
9. Basil Prescott- Blade: 239 pts
10. Jason Mitchum- Pinocchio: 238 its
11. Wayne Phillip- Wayne P: 233 pts
12. Jared Liburd- L.A.X: 232 pts
13. Craig McDowell- C-Mac: 226 pts
14. Kenny Pollock- Fantastic Tunda: 224 pts
15. Kimara Williams- Lady Diva: 223 pts
16. Kenroy Warner- K. Warner: 222 pts
17. Danava Pereira- Foxy: 216 pts
18. Anadee Richards- Lil Miss: 215 pts
POWER
1. Anadee Richards- Lil Miss: 246 pts
2. Jarez Liburd & Jason Kyte- LAX & KT: 242 pts
3. Delison Roper- X-Man: 241 pts
4. Wayne Phillips- Wayne P: 239 pts
5. Shakier Challenger- Vybz: 230 pts
6. Keon Prentice- Tanabal: 227 pts
6. Kenroy Pollock- Fantastic Tunda: 227 pos
7. Orin Roberts- Takeover: 220 pts
8. Shannakay Raymond- Shanna: 217 pts
9. Jarvis Jefferson- Stadics: 203 pts
10. Danava Pereira- Foxxy: 189 pts
11. Oditio Morton- Adowah: 177 pts
12. Kyle Roberts- Daddy 2 Sec: 161 pts
13. Clement Williams- King La La: 151 pts
14. Jason Mitcham- Pinocchio: 120 pts
Eliminations were held last week Thursday and Friday at Carnival Village where the artistes were judged on lyrics and performance. The date for the semi finals is December 9th, while the final show down in December 24th.