Culture minister meets Pan Trinbago president

PAN TRINBAGO president Beverley Ramsey-Moore met with Culture Minister Michelle Benjamin on May 19, and the meeting has been described as constructive and amicable.

A statement posted on the pan body’s Facebook page on May 19, said the president met Benjamin along with members of Pan Trinbago’s central executive committee at the ministry’s headquarters, Tower C, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain.

Parliamentary secretary Dr Narindra Roopnarine, permanent secretary Videsh Maharaj and advisor Peter Kanhai were in attendance along with other key ministry personnel.

“During the engagement, Pan Trinbago outlined its strategic direction and forthcoming plans to elevate the national musical instrument and further its global mission.

“The discussions centred on building upon recent milestones and ensuring the sustained growth and institutional support of the steelpan movement,” the statement said.

It added that Benjamin pledged her commitment to supporting the “continuum of steelpan achievements, recognising its cultural, social and economic significance to the nation.”

It said the meeting was constructive and amicable with both parties expressing optimism for deeper collaboration in advancing the pan’s status and international ascendancy.

Benjamin met with other key Carnival stakeholders on May 7.