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The Government has rejected Opposition claims that it interfered politically with the results of the Calypso Fiesta held last Saturday at Skinner Park, San Fernando.
Culture Minister Michelle Benjamin denied any involvement in undermining calypsonians who chose to perform political commentary, particularly those critical of the Government. She argued that any perception of political bias lies with the Opposition.
“Calypso and kaiso belong to the country, not to any political party,” Benjamin said. “If there is political interference, I would put that squarely on the Opposition, who like to feel calypso belongs to them. The United National Congress-Government of today and this Cabinet have not interfered in any way.”
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