More steelbands lose state sponsors

Carnival

November 28, 2025

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San Fernando’s Skiffle Bunch and Siparia Deltones are among more steelbands to lose sponsorship from state entities.

In a letter dated November 27, Heritage Petroleum Company Ltd informed Skiffle Bunch of the termination of its sponsorship.

The letter, signed by Heritage Petroleum’s acting CEO Kerry Rampersad, said the company expressed its sincere appreciation for the partnership and contribution the band made to the cultural landscape during the sponsorship.

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