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North London's Got Talent: Steel Pan Orchestra who have brought a new sound to Finchley

A steel pan band will bring the sounds of the Caribbean to London for a charity talent contest.

The Finchley Music Steel Band Orchestra will be competing in the North London’s Got Talent contest, presented by North London Hospice, on Saturday Februa

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Mahopac High School's Steel-Drum Band Heats Things Up at Fulmar Road

MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- It may be February, but Mahopac High School’s steel-drum band brought the warmth of the islands to Fulmar Road Elementary School when they performed recently for students.

Bringing a calypso-like feel to songs such as “Brown Eyed Gi

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Port-of-Span Mayor Raymond Tim Kee RESIGNS!

Port of Spain Corporation
City Administration Department,
City Hall
 

February 13 2016

MEDIA RELEASE

I have noted the continued outrage and hurt over statements attributed to me. I deeply regret the consequences of these statements, and I apologise

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Finance Minister advises, no VAT on pan

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - STEELBAND instruments are one of several items which will not be subject to the revised Value Added Tax (VAT) regime. This was revealed in a special notice published by the Finance Ministry in the name of Finance Minister Co

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New steel pans for Dow School from Island Gems Foundation

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The Saint Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association (SLHTA) funds Steelpan Training

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Steel bands gearing for Pan-O-Rama

Stabroek News

GY - Schools, large bands and other steel pan groups are gearing up for the Annual Republic Bank Pan-O-Rama Steel Pan Competition on February 25 and 28 as part of this year’s Mashramani events.

In keeping with jubilee celebrations under

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Most Memorable Moments from Calypso Fiesta

Loop News by Laura Dowrich-Phillips--

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Outrage in Trinidad after mayor blames Carnival killing on dancer’s ‘lewd behavior’

The Washington Post - By Michael E. Miller February 12

It was Ash Wednesday morning and Trinidad was waking up to a Carnival hangover. Trash from the raucous two-day festival still covered the streets

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Let's Talks About Supernovas, Phase II, Desperadoes, All Stars and more

Supernovas jumped from small to large and is kicking butt. I thought their semifinals presentation was awesome. Can they close the gap and win Panorama 2016?

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Pan storm at Arima Velodrome

GARY CARDINEZ Sunday, January 17 2016 - Newsday

The National Panorama competition for conventional steel orchestras got going at Arima Velodrome, Hollis Avenue, Arima on Friday evening and pan music lovers got a treat. The small and medium bands had

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Pan lovers flock streets

GARY CARDINEZ Saturday, January 23 2016

THE theme for this year’s Panorama rang through last Wednesday evening as hundreds of pan music lovers took the annual pilgrimage from steel orchestra to steel orchestra for the judges’ visit in the Large Conve

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Pan genius don’t walk the trail no more

Tribute delivered by Rev Daniel Teelucksingh at the funeral service for Dr Jit Samaroo at the Armalaya Presbyterian Church—January 9, 2016

The hills of Laventille missed the late panman Rudolph Charles and asked through David Rudder’s song:
“Where th

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Steel bands unite in black history tribute

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Marlene says 'find another way" - No Bar Licenses for Panyards

Member of Parliament for Port of Spain South Marlene Mcdonald has shot down a request for pan yards to be given bar licenses.

The call came from Pan-Trinbago president Keith Diaz, who believes bar licences could help pan yards become less dependent o

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Pan Trinbago Inc. congratulates Mayor of the capital city of Port of Spain

Pan Trinbago Inc. T.C, would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Bro. Keron Valentine, on his elevation to the position of Mayor of the capital city of Port of Spain.

Our pride in his achievement stems from the fact that His Worship the May

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Karukéra Steel Band en immersion à Trinidad

Les jeunes de KSB étaient en immersion au pays du steelpan. Ils préparent la première participation de la G

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Mas bands are not being encouraged to use the Socadrome this year.

Loop news - Laura Dowrich-P...

Mas bands are not being encouraged to use the Socadrome this year.

Speaking to Looptt on the issue of the Socadrome, Minister of Community Development, Culture and the Arts, Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly, said the alternative ve

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Assigned Accredited Photographers – Panorama Semi Finals / Finals

Please be advised that a decision was taken at the Panorama Management Committee (PMC) Meeting re the above captioned requesting photographers to desist from taking their “shots/photographs” from within the band.

Firstly, it’s a distraction to the pl

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Strangled Asami’s body expected to reach Japan today

THE body of Japanese murder victim Asami Nagakiya was flown back home on Saturday and is expected to arrive sometime today, according to an official at the Japanese Embassy yesterday.

The cost to have her flown back was s

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