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Government Grants Awarded to Unsponsored Steelbands

Government Grants Awarded to Unsponsored Steelbands

Thursday 25th January 2024 marked a significant moment for unsponsored Steelbands as the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts government presented grants to support their cultural endeavours. 

The ceremony was held at the  National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA).

The grants aim to recognize the invaluable contributions of unsponsored Steelbands to the cultural landscape. This financial support is expected to enhance their capabilities and ensure the continuity of the vibrant Steelband tradition.

This initiative underlines the government's dedication to preserving and nurturing the rich cultural heritage embodied by the steelband tradition. 

Senator the Honourable Randall Mitchell, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, Mr. Videsh Maharaj, Permanent Secretary (Ag.), Ms. Satie Jamraj, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Ag.), President Beverley Ramsey-Moore, Pan Trinbago and Ms. Lauren Pierre, Treasurer, Pan Trinbago were present at the event.

Some photo highlights below:

Pan Bits From Around The World ...
Desperadoes reign supreme at Panorama 2020 ... Sunday, 23 February 2020

Desperadoes reign supreme at Panorama 2020 ...

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All Stars founder passes on Thursday, 20 February 2020

All Stars founder passes on

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NGC Couva 'joy' at last Monday, 17 February 2020

NGC Couva 'joy' at last

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Historic Panorama under way in Tobago Monday, 17 February 2020

Historic Panorama under way in Tobago

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO NEWSDAY

'BAGO BANDS EYE HISTORY TOO Saturday, 15 February 2020

'BAGO BANDS EYE HISTORY TOO

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Renegades tops large band semis Tuesday, 11 February 2020

Renegades tops large band semis

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO NEWSDAY

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