THE streets of San Fernando were transformed into a carnival-like atmosphere on Thursday morning, as thousands turned out to bid a fond farewell to one of the city's favourite sons, Leroy "Black Stalin" Calliste.
Leroy Calliste had the most fitting calypso name, Black Stalin, but he was nothing like the ruthless Russian dictator who terrorised his subjects. Black Stalin used his power to celebrate Caribbean history, culture and music. He strived to build unity in the region. He never demanded respect. He was decades ahead of the Black Lives
TONY DEYAL I start work on my newspaper columns early in the week, thinking about and finalising what I would write about, and then every Wednesday morning sitting down in my study and putting the pieces together to ensure I have a hard core of truth in the midst of humour and novelty. So, when
HEEDING his advice to, "stop all house work yuh doin," San Fernandians rich and poor, humble and mighty, came out in their numbers to pay tribute to their beloved son Leroy "Black Stalin" Calliste in a concert held in his honour on Tuesday night.
HEEDING his advice to, "stop all house work yuh doin," San Fernandians rich and poor, humble and mighty, came out in their numbers to pay tribute to their beloved son Leroy "Black Stalin" Calliste in a concert held in his honour on Tuesday night.