Friday, February 3 2012

CABINET yesterday agreed to support a number of initiatives designed to celebrate Trinidad and Tobago’s 50th anniversary of Independence which will be rolled out after Carnival.

Planning and Economy Minister Dr Bhoe Tewarie made reference to some of the things being considered for this country’s “golden jubilee” celebrations at the post-Cabinet news conference at the Diplomatic Centre in St Ann’s.

Tewarie said these include a “gold book” commemorating this country’s 50th anniversary of Independence. It will be launched by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar sometime after Carnival. He said his ministry was working with the Tourism Ministry to develop a logo for this year’s Independence celebrations.

The plans also include honouring some 50 icons in the country, a festival of arts, an Independence Day cycling classic called “The Unity Race”, a literary festival and events with the military, which will see input from experts from the United Kingdom and the

United States where similar events are held.