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The Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad and Tobago (ESCTT) has voiced strong support for Helon Francis, the 2025 Calypso Monarch, following the disruption of his performance at Dimanche Gras on Carnival Sunday night.
ESCTT described the interruption as “strange” and questioned whether it was politically motivated. The Committee noted that Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Barry Padarath, had reminded the public that Dimanche Gras is a State-sponsored event, but cautioned against interpreting State support as State control.
The disruption occurred as Francis performed lines addressing censorship and social issues:
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