Frolic Overview
Frolic is an Easter festival hosted by the Caribbean Utilities Employees Association (CUEA), held on a different Caribbean Island each year. The festival, designed to unify utility employees across the region, was held this year on the nature isle of Dominica. Participants from Saint Lucia departed on April 16th and returned on April 23rd, 2025.
The St. Lucian contingent, 86 persons strong; including representatives from the LUCELEC Club and WASCO Sports & Social Club, was the largest representation among the participating islands. Attendees were treated to a packed schedule of activities, including an opening night cocktail, sports day, culture night, a pool party, a cookout, an island tour, and a closing ceremony. The cookout stood out as the highlight of the trip, with many participants reeling about the good food and even better company.
2025 Country of the Year - Saint Lucia
Events & Activities
A key addition to this year’s festival was the return of the Cultural Night, reintroduced following the 2023 AGM’s consensus that the festival had been lacking cultural depth in previous years. This event featured a traditional wear pageant and a calypso song competition.
Giving Back
A charity event had been organized as part of the schedule of activities, aiming to give back to the host community in a meaningful way. The initiative involved volunteers from participating islands coming together to repaint and beautify a local bus stop in Dominica, a small but impactful gesture to uplift public spaces and leave a positive mark on the island. Unfortunately, the event was cancelled due to the sudden and heartbreaking passing of a key member of the Dominica Sports Club, whose contributions had been instrumental in planning the activity. While the charity event could not proceed, the spirit of service and solidarity remained strong among participants, and many expressed interests in supporting similar initiatives in future.
Preparations during the Island Cook Out
Sports Day
Sports Day was a vibrant display of Saint Lucian pride. Our cheerleaders and athletes were adorned in national colours, dominating most events to the dismay of the other islands and notably winning the tug of war. On closing night, St. Lucia proudly walked away as the CUEA 2025 Country Champion and the CUEA 2025 Sports Day Champion.
Saint Lucia’s Cheerleaders
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) provided an opportunity for all sports clubs from member islands to present their efforts and activities over the past year. Clubs across the region vary in development, with some being newly revamped and others hosting weekly events.
As of April 2025, the LUCELEC Club has 126 financial members (49% of our Company's population) and 13 sponsors. It’s worth noting that the LUCELEC Club has the lowest employee contribution among the islands at just $5, compared to $20–$50 amongst all other clubs. This difference in investment allows other regional clubs to host more frequent and engaging activities and events. Some clubs even boast near-total employee membership. This is something we can aspire to as we continue to receive your feedback and grow, and with such, we implore you to join the club.
Frolic Experience
My Frolic experience was truly unforgettable. Witnessing a melting pot of cultures united under “One Caribbean” was special. While many see Frolic as just a fun getaway, attending the AGM revealed the deeper purpose—fostering collaboration among utility companies and making a meaningful impact.
Excitement at Sports Day of the CUEA Festival
The intention to partner with CARILEC to bring more islands on board reflects the association’s commitment to uniting professionals across the utility sector. I especially enjoyed Sports Day, seeing everyone decked out in blue, yellow, black, and white, proudly representing “Juju.” I know the other islands were tired of us!
“It is an experience one would enjoy. Interacting with other utilities around the Caribbean, creating links whether personal or business, whether you're there to relax, unwind or even just for entertainment. The experience is in your hands.” Sports Coordinator James Isidore shared.
After my first experience, I can confidently say that Frolic achieves its goal of connecting people who might not have otherwise met.
We look forward to attending CUEA 2026 in Anguilla, the next host island. Stay tuned to LUCELEC Club updates for more details and remember to sign up for Club membership.
