St. George’s, Grenada, W.I. – As part of its mandate to support culture within the Tri-Island State, the National Lotteries Authority (NLA) has announced its contribution to Carnival 2013, focusing mostly on the Panorama and Steel Band Competitions and Carnival ticketing. A press conference was held at the Carenage Sporting Complex involving a number of top officials from the Government of Grenada, the Spice Mas Corporation and the host – NLA where the major announcement was made.
The 2013 competitions of the pan art form, through the Spice Mas Corporation (SMC), are now sponsored in full by the NLA to the tune of EC$340,000.00. This sponsorship amount to the SMC is one of the biggest by any sector of the economy, which according to Hon. Sen. Brenda Hood, "It is second to the contributions made by the Government of Grenada, who provides the largest contribution by way of subventions and more."
One of the major highlights of this Carnival," she added, "is the fact that after every major show, all the prizes, including appearance fees will be paid on the night, and that is being taken care of by the NLA for the Bomb-Tune, Junior Panorama and National Panorama Competitions."...
"I am extremely happy," said Mr. David "Peck" Edwards, outgoing President of the Grenada Steel Band Association who witnessed the sponsorship hand-over towards pan. "Knowing full well that our interests are considered by an institution such as the National Lotteries Authority is very much appreciated, especially as so many young people are involved in the art form." He added, "The NLA has been there for us in the past. As recently as last year, the organisation funded the judges workshop, which speaks well for the development of the talent. We pledge to provide a good showing at Panorama; but for us to go even further, we need the entire country's support of pan."
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