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La Romaine taxi drivers to wear uniforms Friday 12 March 2021 San Fernando mayor Junia Regrello and Supt Ian Carty have a look at the uniforms of the La Romaine-Gulf City Taxi Drivers Association at a launch on Harris Promenade, San Fernando on Thursday. - Lincoln Holder Concerned about increasing reports of violence against women, members of the La Romaine-Gulf City Taxi Drivers Association decided to adopt a dress code. The move is geared towards making passengers, especially females, feel safer while travelling. Passengers can now easily identify legitimate taxi drivers as a result. The la...

San Fernando mayor praises Fonclaire Steel Orchestra for community loyalty Thursday 4 March 2021 From left: Ryaad Hosein, councillor for Les Efforts East/Cipero; Susan Worrel, events manager for NLCN; Kenneth Arthur, Fonclaire committee member; Junia Regrello, San Fernando Mayor; Darren Sheppard, arranger for Fonclaire Steel Orchestra; and Elisheva Phillips, unveil a Fonclaire banner at the opening of its lotto booth and gift shop on Monday. - Marvin Hamilton SAN Fernando Mayor Junia Regrello has praised the Fonclaire Steel Orchestra for its consistency and loyalty to its community. The 55-ye...

Black Stalin honoured with street in San Fernando Wednesday 17 February 2021 Patsy Calliste, wife of Dr Leroy "Black Stalin" Calliste, flanked by San Fernando mayor Junia Regrello, left, and Local Government Minister Kazim Hosein at the unveiling of Dr Leroy Calliste street, after converting part of Lord Street, San Fernando by the San Fernando City Corporation, Tuesday. PHOTOS BY LINCOLN HOLDER - A street-sign unveiling in honour of veteran calypsonian Leroy "Black Stalin" Calliste created a mini Carnival-like atmosphere in San Fernando on Carnival Tuesday. The 79-year-old five-time Calypso...

Defending Chutney monarch keeps title, fire officer crowned Chutney Soca Queen Monday 15 February 2021 Defending Chutney Monarch GI Beharry during the pre-recording of his performance at the Southern Academy for the Performing Arts. - Lincoln Holder HISTORY was created on Saturday night when Nisha Ramsook won the first Chutney/Soca Queen title and two brothers copped the first and second place in the Chutney/Soca Monarch competition. Reigning monarch Imran “GI” Beharry singing in the last position, successfully defended his title. His brother Master Saleem placed second. A total of 24 art...

Nadia Batson gives an energetic performance during Skiffle's Tempo In Sando Showcase. - CHEQUANA WHEELER THE atmosphere inside the Southern Academy for the Performing Arts (SAPA) on February 6 defied the reality that Carnival 2021 celebrations had been cancelled. All the elements identified with “the greatest show on earth” were on parade. Veterans and youths, representing the steelbands – CAL Skiffle and Skiffle Protégés – horn and rhythm sections, calypso, soca, chutney soca, sailors, gorillas and Indian mas, all characterised the moment. The blue devils were prevented from making...