Trinidad Newsday
By Joan Rampersad Tuesday, July 14 2015
SEVERAL cultural elders continue to be in and out of medical institutions in the country in recent times. The latest is veteran calypso bard The Original De Fosto Himself (Winston Scarborough), who was admitted to the Emergency Ward at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC) with high blood pressure on Sunday.
Devon Seale, assistant Public Relations Officer at the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Organisation (TUCO) told Newsday, “He was visited and appears to be in good spirits.” However in a telephone conversation with Newsday yesterday, De Fosto said his pressure rose to 245 and he is currently on IV (intravenous) drips. “You know I am a stressful case, because I take on everything.
I am a soldier in the art form and I take on my own situation, as well as what is going on in the country and people.
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Winston, so sorry to hear of your condition my friend. I pray God's complete healing upon you that you may be healthy in body, mind and spirit to press on with the great work you've been doing all these years in the interest of Trinidad & Tobago's rich and diverse culture. Stay strong, live long, God bless always!
De Fosto : Remember your health comes first. This country combined with the status of activities has always been in a state of confusion. It can stress you out leading to a heart attack.Take care of yourself so that you can continue to play a relevant part in the art form.
Hi De Fosto may you hold on to the power of God in your life, he's the only one that matters. Relax and let him handle all your concerns, all the best and enjoy good health.
Peace my friend,
Don Clarke