NEWS
Pan families get 100 hampers
TT – The covid19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on the economy, businesses, education and cultural festivities including Carnival and Panorama. It has also brought people together and demonstrated the importance of strength in unity and the resilience of humanity. In its continuing response to provide assistance to band members, the Northern Region of
Youth pannist gets BPTT Samaroo award
TT – Panist Emmanuel Joseph is the latest recipient of the Jit Samaroo bursary which is awarded to support members of BP Renegades steelband with their academic expenses. Joseph is the second recipient of the award which was launched in 2017 by BPTT “to align its support for Renegades with the company’s focus on development
Pan Trinbago’s opportunity
TT – Pan Trinbago president Beverley Ramsey-Moore announced on the weekend that the organisation will host at least four virtual events over the next few weeks. The organisation has sensibly chosen to partner with WACK Radio, which stepped up early after covid19 lockdowns to offer online performances by calypsonians for a fee. The station also
Carnival tabanca as covid19 closes festival
TT – This year the revelry, the mas, the paint, the mud, the costumes, the fun, the sound of pan and all that encompasses Carnival are just a memory for most people as they reminisce to the tunes played on the radio. There will be no Carnival 2021. No physical events such as fetes, stick-fighting,
Pan Trinbago to host four virtual Carnival events
TT – Pan Trinbago president Beverley Ramsey-Moore has said at least four virtual events will take place over the period that should have been Carnival. She said these will be announced after a meeting between the central and regional executives of the organisation on January 16. Ramsey-Moore said the events committee will present its recommendations
In loving memory of Ralph “Azul” Richardson
Dear pan friends, It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph “Azul” Richardson (13.12.1936 – 20.12.2020). He has died last night, on the 4th Sunday of Advent, very peacefully holding his daughter’s hand. The flights in from the UK have been cancelled and direct flights home are non existent. The plan