Ramsey-Moore excited by government's plans for tourism/creative sector Ramsey-Moore excited by government's plans for tourism/creative sector
The Government’s announcement that steelbands will be branded as tourism ambassadors has created excitement for Pan Trinbago president Beverley Ramsey-Moore.
Finance Minister Colm Imbert, during the reading of the 2022 budget on Monday, said Government would use any or all steel orchestras such as Desperadoes, All Stars, Invaders, BP Renegades, among others, and brand them as tourism ambassadors. He said this would showcase local talent and create employment opportunities for TT’s young, talented people.
Ramsey-Moore, when contacted by Newsday, said this was exciting news. “It seems as though the Government is also concentrating on the orange economy. And when we talk orange economy, it is all about the creative trade. In linking it with tourism, we as steelband leaders have to get ready to be participants in this orange economy.”
Ramsey-Moore said paying attention to the contribution that steelbands can make to tourism and bringing in revenue for the country was “an excellent move by the Government.” Imbert said the soon-to-be constructed Desperadoes pan theatre will generate a unique visitor experience in steelband music. On the tourism and creative sector, Imbert said the Government planned to take advantage of the opportunities for synergies among culture, arts and tourism, and to monetise these assets through marketing and promotion.
By Melissa Doughty
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
