Jameela Marryshow, the People’s National Movement (PNM) candidate for the electoral district of Marabella West, had hoped to continue in the footsteps of her mother, former local government councillor in
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 …