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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:

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Steel drum concert set for Friday night at Festival Hall Thursday, 5 October 2017

Steel drum concert set for Friday night at Festival Hall

The Journal Times

Rudy Smith Quartet: Glass World review – a master musician at work Monday, 25 September 2017

Rudy Smith Quartet: Glass World review – a master musician at work

The Guardian

Seaford Community Concerts Association welcomes McDermand Thursday, 21 September 2017

Seaford Community Concerts Association welcomes McDermand

Cape Gazette

MES Steel Drum Band performs Thursday, 21 September 2017

MES Steel Drum Band performs

The Union Times

Steel Drum Ensemble Visits Community Arts Center Tuesday, 12 September 2017

Steel Drum Ensemble Visits Community Arts Center

The Advocate Messenger

Steel drum artist to offer unexpected at show Thursday, 7 September 2017

Steel drum artist to offer unexpected at show

The Brunswick News

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