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TODAY IS THE DAY!🎶 Celebrating 50 in Steel takes place today at The President’s Bandstand! Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, steel, brass and national pride.Republic Bank Exodus Steel Orchestra takes centre stage, bringing its signature sound to a celebration of 50 years of our Republic and the music that has helped tell our national story.🕟 Gates Open: 4:30 p.m.💃🏾 Vintage Kaiso Dance Party: 5:30 p.m.🎶 Concert: 6:00 p.m.🎟️ Admission: FREE🎁 Giveaways and special prizes await!
Representatives from the team behind Celebrating 50 in Steel: Our Music, Our Nation, Our Moments appeared on Trinidad and Tobago Today to discuss the significance of steelpan to our cultural heritage and what to expect at this special event, taking place on Sunday, September 27, 2026.🎶🇹🇹 Take a listen:
Celebrating 50 In Steel With Republic Bank Exodus Steel Orchestra
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Tomorrow, the President’s Bandstand comes alive for Celebrating 50 in Steel: Our Music, Our Nation, Our Moments.Join us for a night of music, movement and national pride.You won’t want to miss it! 🇹🇹
🇹🇹 THIS SUNDAY! Just 2 days to go!Join us for an unforgettable nation-building concert at The President’s Bandstand as Republic Bank Exodus and special guests bring you “Music That Moved Us” at Celebrating 50 in Steel.📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026📍 The President’s Bandstand🕟 Gates open: 4:30 PM🎵 Vintage Kaiso Party: 5:30 PM🥁 Concert begins: 6:00 PM🎟️ Admission: FREEBring your lawn chairs and your love for local culture, and come celebrate 50 years of our Republic through the music and rhythms that have helped shape our nation.
On Republic Day, Thursday, September 24, 2026, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, hosted the 57th National Awards Ceremony at the Winifred Atwell Auditorium, Queen’s Hall.A total of 35 recipients were recognised this year for their service to Trinidad and Tobago, across the following national awards:ORDER OF THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO• The Honourable Chief Justice Ronnie Boodoosingh• Senator the Honourable Wade Stephen Mark• Dr. Surujrattan RambachanCHACONIA MEDAL – GOLD• Dr. Paul Elias Alexander• Mr. Joseph Toney• Mrs. Keshmani Dhaniram-Gosine• Dr. Maukesh Basdeo• Justice Allan Mendonça (Retired)• Haji Churchill Azad Akaloo (Posthumous)CHACONIA MEDAL – SILVER• Ms. Omatie Lyder• Ms. Ria Taitt• Ms. Andrea De Silva• Mr. Jai ParasramHUMMINGBIRD MEDAL – GOLD• Mr. Shamsudeen Ayube (Hunters Search and Rescue Team)• Mr. Vallence Rambharat (Hunters Search and Rescue Team)• Ganesh Utsav Foundation• Chinmaya Mission• Mr. Rakesh Yankarran• Mr. Shamshad Ali• Mr. Sadhruddin “Sadro” Mohammed (Posthumous)• Mr. Emamool “Mamoo” Deen (Posthumous)• Mr. Sylbert Robley• Dr. Winston MansinghHUMMINGBIRD MEDAL – SILVER• Mr. Rawle RaphaelHUMMINGBIRD MEDAL – BRONZE• Mr. Junior Bisnath• Mr. Fyzool Awardy• Bishop Marjorie AndersonMEDAL OF MERIT – GOLD• Mr. Ian Macintyre, SC• Mr. Raymond Surujbally• Master Ralph Doyle• Mr. Leonard Bradshaw• Trinidad and Tobago Cadet ForceMEDAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN – GOLD• Mrs. Deborah Moore-Miggins• Mrs. Rudrawatee Nan Gosine-Ramgoolam• Ms. Destra Garcia