Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - ....In its 12th year, WeBeat faces a dismal future as Crosby continues to receive almost no assistance and sponsorship from government and corporate Trinidad, especially from the business community of St James.
...last year, the Ministry of Arts & Multiculturalism promised a subvention but months after the event gave him a percentage of the originally promised sum. Crosby said another promise was made for the ministry to assist this year but, as at the end of the festival last Saturday, he was yet to receive a cent, or be told the quantum of the 2012 subvention.
....The Thursday night Pan Explosion was truly a night to remember, featuring a number of popular steel orchestras. Hosted by Phill Simmons, the evening was opened by Tripolians, followed by the Chinese Steel Orchestra of T&T, PCS Silver Stars and Witco Desperadoes.
Every band was exemplary in its performance, but the Chinese steelband not only made a packed house sit up and take notice but also made patrons rise to their feet with a standing ovation.
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Crosby as Marcus Garvey says 'No one respects a beggar." You need to be creative in raising your own funds. Gypsy is a farce for us that is why he will be removed in the reshuffle. Diaz? forget it. Matbe you can begin by having some fund raisers. Give Thanks Dr. Lance