PAN TRINBAGO INC. T.C.
Organizer - World Festival,  New York 2005

PAN TRINBAGO INC.  T.C. With the rapid spread and influence of the steelband throughout Trinidad and Tobago in the late 1940’s, it became necessary to organize and streamline its operation.  The necessity saw steelbandsmen coming together in 1949 to form The Steelband Association of Trinidad and Tobago.  The name of the Association went through changes to suit the dynamics of a changing cultural landscape before adopting the name Pan Trinbago in 1972. This organization soon gained the respect of the Government and was incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1986. In order to effectively serve its wide geographic membership, Pan Trinbago is divided into four (4) autonomous regions  viz:  North,  East,  South/Central and Tobago, which report to a Central Executive.  Pan Trinbago was awarded the country’s highest award, - The Trinity Cross – for its outstanding contribution to the community. REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is a twin island state located approximately seven miles off Venezuela.  It is the southernmost island of the Caribbean and enjoys a warm tropical climate year round. Its population of 1.3 million English speaking people comprises of a number of races with African and Indians being the dominant races.  Trinidad and Tobago’s economy is based on oil and natural gas, which is complimented with a healthy industrial sector and Tourism