On Friday, former Culture Minister and Extempo Veteran, Winston 'Gypsy' Peters, received his instruments of appointment.
The appointment comes on the heels of the resignation of Colin Luca
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When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Jeffrey “Rafa” Dorant on his death
When Steel Talks extend our deepest sympathies to CASYM Steel Orchestra and Invaders Steel Orchestra on the senseless lost of their anchor member Jeffrey “Rafa” Dorant.
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THIS REPORT from Mr. Aquil Arrindell should shed some light on the COMPLEXITY of the PAN TRINBAGO POLITICS!!!
The MYTH that The CIP has betrayed the pan movement; and Diaz is still in charge because a deal was struck.
By Aquil Arrindell
I must admit that after all the celebration and exuberance, many of us who head the resistance were still not on solid gro
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Pan Trinbago should sit before a JSC
This morning on CNC3's the Morning Brew Hema Ramkissoon spoke with Gregory Lindsay about Pan Trinbago. He thanked Keith Diaz for his service but believes that its time for him to go. He also suggested that the organisation go before a Joint Select Co
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GYPSY is new CARNIVAL BOSS (Updated Story)
I like this headline because it makes it clear that GYPSY is in charge of CARNIVAL and not STEELBAND or PAN TRINBAGO. However, as a MAN OF THE PEOPLE, I think he is in a position to use his CULTURAL CAPITAL and extend the PLAYING FIELD for THE GOOD O
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Calypsonian and ex UNC MP Winston ‘Gypsy’ Peters appointed NCC chairman
Minister of Community Development Dr. Nyan Gadsby Dolly presents Winston Gypsy Peters with his letter of appointment as Chairman of the National Carnival Commission. Also present was Ms. Angela Edwards, Permanent Secretary of the MCDCA. Photo courte
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Gypsy Is New NCC Chairman
The National Carnival Commission (NCC) has a new Chairman.
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According to the CRYSTAL BALL POLL: Beverley Ramsey-Moore is the leading candidate to become the next PRESIDENT OF PAN TRINBAGO!!!
Backed by GERARD MENDEZ and a team of REGIONAL PAN HEADS, Beverley Ramsey-Moore is poised to break the glass ceiling and lead PAN MEN in the battle for self-sufficiency and PAN PROGRESS.
Of course, THE CIP is NOT A POLITICAL ORGANIZATION so they are
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So where is THE CIP: Gregory Lindsay and Aquil Arrindell? Don't tell me DIAZ and FORTEAU break dem fellahs will!!!
Aquil and Gregory: Stay on the BALL!!! Come up with a little agenda and organize a meeting with THE CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL CARNIVAL COMMISSION. And make sure the door remains open when you leave.
GYPSY has direct access to ROWLEY and DOLLY.
GREGORY
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Abdulah: Dissolved EDAB was working on pan plan, Carnival assessment
Trinidad Newsday
David Abdulah, PHOTO BY LINCOLN HOLDER
Plans for the steel band industry and an economic impact assessment of Carnival were among the initiatives by the recently dissolved Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB), reported forme
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Len "Boogsie" Sharpe -- Live and Unplugged
Len "Boogsie" Sharpe -- Live and Unplugged
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Prof Teague rises
Trinidad Newsday
Liam Teague
YVONNE WEBB
PAN virtuoso Liam Teague continues to rise in musical academia.
The accomplished arranger is now professor of presidential research, scholarship and artistry at Northern Illinois University (NIU) in the Unite
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Aquil Arrindell MAMAGUYING big men!!!
Look at this statement from (and about) Keith Diaz on or about April 11th!!!
Diaz, who claimed he has no intentions of seeking re-election, said he suggested the October election date be moved to May to allow the new executive time to adequately prep
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DEM PAN TRINBAGO REGIONAL HEADS REAL GOOD!!! They let THE CIP do all the HEAVY LIFTING and then they GOING and GRAB THE POT OF GOLD!!!
Aquil and Gregory REAL NEW to this GAME OF POLITICS. Oh!!! I FORGOT!!! THEY ARE NOT INTO POLITICS!!!
And please note that COLLEGE BOY hinted that the WHOLE COUP may NOT BE LEGAL. So, again, we might be looking at THREE YEARS OF LITIGATION.
Ah going a
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PanTrinbago interim body seeks early election (Ah tell allyuh this was a Gerard Mendez Coup)
"Gerard Mendez, a member of the interim caretaker committee set up to take PanTrinbago forward, says the first item on the agenda is to bring the election date to elect a new executive forward."
Same old BACKWARD CREW shuffling the EXECUTIVE DECK!!!
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Pan Trinbago executive voted out
Pan Trinbago executive voted out
AT the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of Pan Trinbago at CWU headquarters on Tuesday, the membership voted out the central executive committee and installed a caretaker committee.
The in
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merrytonestothebone: Bertel Gittens leave you out. Like you is ah COCKROACH or something LESS!!!
How much LOCALS ever come on THE FORUM and participate? Let me REASK: How much LOCALS who are active in STEELBAND PRODUCTION like you ever come on the forum and deal with THE ISSUES?
Ah tell yuh: This thing getting CURIOUSER and CURIOSER!!!
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Meet Nakita Wilfred - Barbados - Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Meet Nakita Wilfred
Barbados
Barbados, W.I. - “Whenever I play pan, I would drift to this place of total bliss where she [my mother] resides and I can never help but to smile uncontrollably and feel at peace. Onlookers always inquire about my abili
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