(St. Lucia Times) – The Government of Saint Lucia (GOSL), through the Carnival Planning & Management Committee (CPMC), continues to show support for Saint Lucian creatives by obtaining a copyright licence from the Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation for Music Rights (ECCO) Inc. in preparation for hosting the national carnival events. By doing so, the GOSL is demonstrating continued understanding and appreciation of the value of Intellectual Property Rights.
The GOSL understands the rights associated with music -the main driver of entertainment activity in this and every carnival season.
The CPMC, which is responsible for national carnival events such as the Parade of the Bands, Calypso and Soca Monarch competitions, King and Queen of the Bands and the
Carnival Queen Show, recognises that the use of musical works is beneficial to both the
music creator and the music user.
