Carnival 2008 is over for Trinidad and Tobago. Reviews so far is that this year's shorter Carnival season was overall quite mediocre, with bandleaders complaining of small prize money, Faye-Ann refusing to ever work at the Soca Monarch, but yet handily winning the Road March. Phase II Pan Groove pipped All Stars by one point to claim Panorama champions 2008.

Media reports today indicate that the TTFF and the English FA are in talks to have England play Trinidad and Tobago's Soca Warriors in commemoration of TTFF centenary celebrations. The plan will be halted if FIFA VP, CONCACAF President and TTFF Special Advisor Jack Warner does not retract his recent statement about English football.

The affectionately called "first couple" of soca, Faye-Ann Lyons and Bunji Garlin were top performers at the International Power Soca Monarch Finals 2008 held at the Queen's Park Oval. Bunji placed first, Iwer George second, with fan favourite Faye-Ann Lyons third.

Popular DJ and businessman Kewal "DJ Lalo" Ragbir has died in vehicular accident on the Churchill Roosevelt Highway in Trinidad days away from his 50th birthday celebrations. His loss will put a damper on Carnival 2008 celebrations as Lalo played an integral part in the annual festival.

Machel Montano laid stake to the Road March 2008 title at the annual Eyes Wide Shut fete held at Queen's Park Oval on Tuesday night. Machel had words for Blaxx in another spell binding performance, while Blaxx had words for Bunji Garlin in the Soca Monarch chase.

Shakira, Diana Ross and Rod Stewart are confirmed headliners for the annual Plymouth Jazz Festival to be held in Tobago on April 27, 2008. Other top confirmed entertainers include Steel Pulse and Jill Scott.

Former West Indies and cricketing great Brian Lara's house was broken into and TT$8,500 was stolen. According to police the thief was known to Lara and was an "inside job". Lara chose not to press charges against the accused, who has not been identified.

Destra Garcia has recreated herself for Carnival 2008. So much so, that she has gone back to the roots of what made her the soca diva that she is. With a new look, old mantra and same good looks, Destra is poised for success for Carnival 2008.

Here is a list of all the fetes and parties in Trinidad and Tobago for the Carnival 2008 season. This year is witnessing some big fete casualties due to the early dates of Carnival 2008. One Carnival's biggest and well known fetes, Amnesia, has been cancelled due to the short time available to ensure a quality party experience.

Sean Paul performance in "Temperature" was one of the best performances by the Grammy award winning and Jamaican dancehall icon in Trinidad and Tobago. Sean Paul performed at King George V Park and later attempted to perform with Destra Garcia at the National Stadium.