Trinidad Express Newspapers
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Leader and manager of the Codrington Pan Family Cary Codrington breathed a sigh of relief on Monday evening when he received a $250,000 cheque from Pan Trinbago‘s President Keith Diaz.
The cheque represented the first prize for the Pan is Beautiful XII, Steelband Music Festival held in October last year at the Queen’s Park Savannah.
In a very simple and straight forward ceremony held at its offices, Pan Trinbago presented the winners of Pan is Beautiful XII with their long-awaited prize monies.
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As I understand it , the funds come from the government , at their pleasure . And for whatever reason, Pan Trinbago just doesn't have the clout to make them expedite the payments.
Pan people must figure out other ways of creating income , especially at Carnival time, besides waiting on the government check (which I do believe they're entitled to ).
It should be stated that the prize money should be paid to the bands no later than 30 days after the event. The bands should not suffer in this long delay for payment of their performance. They already honor their part of the contract, others should honor theirs. In addition to this delay of payment an interest should be paid to the bands. They have their expenses to pay off in a timely manner in preparation for these events.
One whole year, just like how Brooklyn Panorama used to be. Why?