THE nation was plunged into mourning on Wednesday as it woke up to the news that the loveable calypso icon, Black Stalin (Leroy Calliste), 81, had died after ailing for eight years.
One of Trinidad and Tobago's most beloved calypsonians, the quintessential Caribbean man, Leroy Calliste, aka Black Stalin has died. Stalin, 81, who never recovered from a stroke he suffered nine years ago, passed away at his San Fernando home around 9 am on Wednesday, surrounded by his wife Patsy and members of his family who has been praying for a miracle. Confirmation of his passing came from his sister Gloria …
People and parang music filled High Street in San Fernando on Wednesday days before Christmas Day. At almost every turn, the sweet voice of the late queen of parang Daisy Voisin can be heard along with a string of soca parang songs from other artistes.
A joint exercise by regular and municipal police together with representatives from the San Fernando City Corporation and the Princes Town police station council (PTPSC) saw scores of officers in the streets of San Fernando on Monday, sharing safety tips on shopping during the Christmas holidays.