That was Ms. Shannon Hawley, Chair of the St Kitts Nevis National Carnival Committee.

She made this announcement during a Sugar Mas 51 Press Conference held on Thursday October 6^th.

She also announced the number of private events organized for the public for Sugar Mas 51:

Meanwhile,

The St. Kitts-Nevis Carnival Committee has announced that the prize money for the Road March has been increased to EC $20,000.

Ms. Hawley gives more details:

Additionally,

Chair of the St Kitts Nevis National Carnival Committee, Ms. Shannon Hawley. 

She also announced the Chair of the Talented Teen event as well as the participating schools: 

Ms. Shannon Hawley.