The Leeward Islands Calypso Committee (the Committee) has become aware of media reports and comments by various individuals concerning the conduct of the Leeward Island Calypso Monarch Competition held on Saturday 6th August 2011 at the Landsome Bowl. The nature of these comments are centered around the conduct of the Emcee and the perception that the judging was unfair. As a result, the Committee deems it necessary to make a statement for the record.