(Port-of-Spain 22.02.2022): National Flour Mills Limited (NFM) has pledged one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) in cash sponsorship to the Pan Trinbago organisation to assist in promotion and development of the steel pan. This includes the presentation, management and organisation of concerts, competitions and music festivals, advancing the welfare of its members, while also preserving the steel band as an indigenous art form.

NFM’s decision to support this stalwart on the cultural landscape stems from its commitment to help preserve the rich history of the steel pan and honour the pioneers who invented the only musical instrument of the twentieth century. Formed in 1971, Pan Trinbago is promoting a movement that has seen our national instrument swiftly gaining universal recognition and respect, an act that puts Trinidad and Tobago on the global map culturally. The organisation has a membership of over two hundred bands that hail from all across the country, and impacts the lives of over four thousand members, their families and communities. We appreciate Pan Trinbago’s continued dedication to the promotion of community, music and human capital development.

Like Pan Trinbago, National Flour Mills remains dedicated to the continuous progress of our nation, the betterment of its citizens and the sustainability of our rich cultural heritage. NFM is proud to partner with an organisation that is achieving global acknowledgement for its work, and genuinely hopes that with this donation, Pan Trinbago continues to positively impact our communities and nation as a whole.

Ian Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer, NFM (left) presents the cheque to Beverly Ramsey-Moore, President, Pan Trinbago.