GARY CARDINEZ
FOR the first time in 24 years the Uptown Carnival Improvement Committee (UCIC) held its annual prize-giving ceremony and had not one trophy to be given out.
Many people were shocked when they arrived at the 2018 prize-giving ceremony held on the Piccadilly Greens, behind the bridge, East Dry River, Port of Spain on Tuesday evening and did not see the usual table full of shining trophies.
In his address and in the presence of Colin Lucas, the chairman of the National Carnival Commission (NCC), UCIC President Dr V J Ramlal said, “This is the birthplace of TT Carnival. East Dry River is where everything took place, the Greens is an historical site, but is always seen as one of the challenging places in Port of Spain.“Still, we have the best presentation of bands for Carnival, people are able to stay in their homes and view the parade of bands.This place is pleasant, peaceful and enjoyable and there are no reports of violence.”
Ramlal continued, “This year there is one sad moment. This is the first time in 24 years the 100-plus trophies are not on display to hand out. Clearly the harsh economic times have fallen on us. But you will not leave empty-handed, as you will receive a certificate and a cheque. I prefer to forego the trophies than to put the organisation’s name in the red.
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Not one red cent for BAPTISTS!!! Not ONE TROPHY for MAS BANDS!!! Not a PENNY for PAN MEN!!!
DOLLY AH WANT TO KNOW
WHY YUH TREATING CULTURE SO