Statement by Her Excellency on the appointment of Trinidad and Tobago’s 8th Prime Minister, the Honourable Stuart Young
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Calypso King of the World, Slinger Francisco, “the Mighty Sparrow”, was one of the most influential figures in the history of calypso and one of the most distinctive voices to emerge from Trinidad and Tobago. Following his passing on Sunday, 27 September, at the age of 91, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, said, “we have lost not merely a great calypsonian, but one of the great interpreters of Caribbean life.” Sparrow was, in Her Excellency’s words, “one of the voices by which we came to know ourselves.”“For more than seven decades, he gave melody and language to our joys, our contradictions, our humour and our conscience. His wit could delight and unsettle; his music could move our feet while stirring our minds. He carried calypso to the world, and carried the character of our people with it,” Her Excellency said.For his inimitable contribution to one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most enduring musical art forms, Sparrow was awarded the Hummingbird Medal Silver in 1969, the Chaconia Medal Gold in 1993 and the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in 2014.Her Excellency extends her deepest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the Mighty Sparrow and joins the people of Trinidad and Tobago, the wider Caribbean and the world in mourning his passing and in celebrating the indelible mark he has left on our nation’s culture and identity.
🇹🇹 GATES ARE OPEN! 🎶There’s still time to head down to The President’s Bandstand for “Celebrating 50 in Steel”, featuring Republic Bank Exodus and special guests as we celebrate 50 years of our Republic through the music that has helped shape our nation.🥁 Concert begins at 6:00 PM🎟️ Admission is FREEBring the entire family and come be part of this special celebration of our nation’s musical heritage.We’re waiting for you! 🇹🇹
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! 🇹🇹