News & Press Releases
Massive BLACK SAN’ Bang-A-Lang thanks to sponsors, partners and supporters!!
published: April 08, 2013

The dust has hardly settled and for some, their voices have not yet returned, after screaming or laughing, enjoying Black San' Bang-A-Lang's highlights. And while the taste of Black San' has not yet left our lips, the organizing committee, workers and volunteers are saying a big THANK YOU to all, for making the festival a huge success!!  
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Hundreds turned out for Bang-a-Lang J’Ouvert and Beach Fete
published: April 02, 2013

WHILE some people opted for a quiet day on the beach or in the comfort of their homes, hundreds of revellers from the Sandy Point and surrounding communities took to the streets of that town to display united revelry at the Black San’ Bang-a-Lang J’Ouvert Jump Up.  
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BLACK SAN’ ready to deliver an explosive weekend!!
published: March 27, 2013

BLACK SAN’ unravels an explosive week of unlimited revelry, entertainment and fun for everyone. Organizers have promised a fusion of bashes and parties, with a spectacular slate of events, expected to draw thousands to the town of Sandy Point.  
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SPIRIT appoints first BLACK SAN’ Security Chief
published: March 01, 2013

Ahead of this year's much-anticipated Black San' Bang-A-Lang, parent organization SPIRIT has announced the appointment of its first ever Security Chief, in a move to make the festival's security high priority.  
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Four major sponsors sign on to BLACK SAN’ 2013
published: February 26, 2013

It’s the final quarter before the nation’s largest community festival gets underway, and already many of the major business heavyweights are throwing their support behind Black San’ Bang-A-Lang 2013.  
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Black San reveals beauties for Swimsuit Pageant
published: February 25, 2013

AFTER weeks of anticipation, the Sandy Point and surrounding communities have finally gotten a glimpse of the five vivacious beauties who will soon be hitting the stage in the third annual LIME Black San Swimsuit Pageant.  
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Black San’ Bang-A-Lang 2013: We ready Again!
published: January 22, 2013

Black San’ Bang-A-Lang 2013 is 60 days away and this year’s chant ‘Ready Again’ is already making the rounds as Sandy Point prepares to host its third annual community festival.  
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TruCapo starts the New Year with a Bang-A-Lang!
published: January 10, 2013

Video and entertainment filming company TruCapo continues to partner with SPIRIT in promoting the nation’s largest community festival Black San’ Bang-A-Lang, producing high-quality promotional videos as the festival prepares for its third annual staging.  
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SPIRIT first Christmas Address
published: December 24, 2012

Fellow Sandy Pointers, home and abroad, and nationals and residents of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, I greet you at this time of festive enjoyment of Christmas. I extend warmest regards from myself and my Executive and from the General Membership and volunteers of Sandy Pointers Inspiring Real Improvement Throughout (SPIRIT).  
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SPIRIT releases financials, announces donations in historic move
published: December 19, 2012

The fourth Executive Committee of Sandy Pointers Inspiring Real Improvement Throughout (SPIRIT) has made specific financial commitments to the community following the release of the organization’s financial reports for the years 2011 and 2012. The release comes as the Executive is currently finalizing a Financial Policy to be adopted as an official Schedule of the SPIRIT Charter.  
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BLAZE UP Di Pride this weekend at Chambalay 2012
published: November 02, 2012

The chambalay is one of the oldest surviving fixtures of Sandy Point folklore. It is a simple handheld torch made from the hollowed stalk of the papaya plant and filled with absorbent crocus material to which fuel is added.  
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Local Mixed Martial Arts fighter turns pro
published: August 13, 2012

TIJA STANLEY, the Federation’s Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Champion and Heavyweight title holder of the Caribbean Kickboxing Grappling Shou Federation’s Caribbean MMA, has recently turned professional.  
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Massive BLACK SAN’ Bang-A-Lang thanks to partners and supporters!!
published: April 25, 2012

Black San’ 2012 is now over and parent organization SPIRIT has announced its pleasure in the quality of this year’s month-long events, thanking all community partners, volunteers and patrons.  
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Calling ALL Street Revelers! BLACK SAN’ to close in GRAND STYLE!
published: April 18, 2012

Known as “A cultural fete at Bell Tete,” this annual celebration is not just a typical parade where bystanders stand along side the road and watch the masquerade bands go by – they join in, sing, dance and are completely immersed in the festivities.  
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SKNVibes Knockshore Night - Bang-a-Lang's biggest event thus far!
published: April 15, 2012

IT was definitely lights, camera, and action as all roads led to the Sandy Bank (Hard Court) in Sandy Point last evening (Apr. 14) where the Second Annual SKNVibes Knockshore Night took place.  
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Black San' presents another eventful weekend
published: April 12, 2012

THERE is just no slowing down for the Sandy Pointers Inspiring Real Improvement Throughout (SPIRIT)'s Black San' Bang-a-Lang community festival, as the youth group is poised to bring another eventful weekend for patrons.  
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BLACK SAN’ partners with regional media mogul to present the 2nd Annual SKNVibes Knockshore Night!
published: April 12, 2012

It’s gonna be Lights, Camera, and Action as BLACK SAN’ Bang-A-Lang overflows with excitement this weekend. On Saturday 14th April the town of Sandy Point will come alive with the 2nd Annual SKNVibes Knockshore Night; one of the most anticipated events on the 2012 BLACK SAN’ calendar.  
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SPIRIT Game Night filled with fun and laughter
published: April 10, 2012

SPIRIT promised the night would be one of fun and laughter and indeed it was. It was the first event after the official opening of Black San Bang-a-Lang which took place last Thursday (Apr. 5) at Sandy Point.  
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BLACK SAN’ poised to deliver another explosive weekend!!
published: April 06, 2012

The Sandy Point festival unravels another explosive week of unlimited revelry, entertainment and fun for everyone. Organizers have promised a fusion of bashes and parties, with a spectacular slate of events, expected to draw thousands to the north-western town.  
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Black San' Bang-a-Lang officially opens with 100 Sky Lanterns
published: April 03, 2012

AS the exceedingly successful Tractorcade concluded, members of the Sandy Point community and neighbouring villages gathered at Sandy Bank to witness the grand opening ceremony of the Sandy Pointer Inspiring Real Improvement Throughout (SPIRIT)'s Black San bang-a-Lang festival.  
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