The icons to be featured are Johnny King (Johnson King), Scrunter (Irwin Reyes Johnson), Pink Panther, (Eric Taylor), Poser (Sylvester Lockhart).

Special guest at the show will be Baron (Timothy Watkins Jnr).

Pink Panther, renowned for his well-tailored pink suits, after the cartoon character of the same name, got his start at the Kalypso Revue tent where he has been a staple for many years. He credits Calypso Monarch Chalkdust (Hollis Liverpool), with being one of his mentors.

Panther is known for his satirical social and political commentary Ah Cyar See, Misprint and Dey Laughing In De Ghetto. He said he is looking forward to performing in front of his home crowd tomorrow.

Veteran and icon, Poser was born in Sangre Grande. He won the Sangre Grande Calypso Monarch crown for five consecutive years before deciding to enter competitions in Port-of-Spain. He is known for hits like Ah Tell She, Town Man, Party Tonight, and Bus Conductor. A true culture lover, who also played pan in his youth, Poser is a seasoned performer, both at home and abroad.

Johnny King, though born in Tobago, has made his home in Sangre Grande for many years. The now retired policeman first entered the calypso arena in 1980. He is known for his insightful, thoughtful lyrics with classics like Nature’s Plan, Appreciation and Wet Meh Down.

Scrunter is a much beloved name in the calypso world and has been performing for over 40 years.

He won the calypso crown in 1982 with the hits Lick-e-Ting and the classic The Will. Some of his other well known songs are Woman on De Bass, Take De Number, Sing In She Party and Oil in De Coil. He also has many hits in the parang soca genre.

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The play will be led by Raymond Choo Kong and Debra Boucaud-Mason, and supported by Rachel Bascombe, Kevon Brooks, Renee King and Trevon C Jugmohan __ all former cast members of the hit Death at a Funeral… Trini Style.

As the story goes, Bernard (Raymond Choo Kong) is a successful and outstanding member of society. However, it turns out that he’s not the squeaky clean husband he’s thought to be, and to make matters worse, neither is Jaqueline (Rachel Bascombe) his wife.

Adding to the drama are their “mutual friend” Rajesh Sharma __ from San Juan, (Trevon C Jugmohan), the hottest side-chick ever __ Suzanne (Renee King), the ‘baddess bad-john’ – Mano (Kevon Brooks) and the most outlandish and scandalous maid __ Suzette (Debra Boucaud-Mason).

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“It is true that Darren has initiated legal action against us,” WICB chief executive Johnny Grave told ESP Ncricinfo. “It has come as a surprise as I was under the impression we had agreed a way back for him. I’m very disappointed and yes, a bit frustrated.” Bravo has not played for the West Indies since having his match contract cancelled last November prior to the tri-nation series with Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka. His contract was cancelled after calling WICB president a Dave Cameron a “big idiot” on Twitter after the Jamaican said Bravo was not performing while on a WICB ‘A’ retainer contract and was subsequently demoted to tier ‘C’ to motivate him to improve.

Bravo said he has never been offered an ‘A’ contract.

His lawyer yesterday argued that no one contacted Bravo or his lawyers prior to the publishing of the article which resulted in “omissions and mischaracterisations in this piece.” It was explained that subsequent to the termination of Bravo’s match contract last year, Bravo’s attorneys wrote to the WICB on the 22nd, November 2016, while following the stipulations in his match tour contract which mandated a series of steps to be taken prior to the commencement of legal proceedings.

It was immediately put forward to the WICB by Bravo’s attorneys that the Board’s actions were considered unlawful and he was claiming loss and damage and submitted a report on the matter as required.

“Following the exchange of reports on the matter, a meeting of the parties and their representatives was convened and a number of issues and possible resolution discussed. The present Chief Executive Officer was not part of any of the above interactions but did become involved subsequently and proposed a possible settlement of the matter on the 9th March, 2017 which was four-pronged in construct.

“While agreement could be reached on three of these conditions, the issue of damages remained and on the 11th April, 2017 Mr Bravo’s attorneys so informed the WICB’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Johnny Grave in writing.

Mr Grave never responded to Mr Bravo’s counsel’s letter of 11th April ,2017 but has made statements that have been published in the press without the full context of the matter which serves to create further issues.” The press release yesterday indicated that Bravo will continue to pursue his dispute with the WICB as is necessary with respect for the process which mandates a possible eleven step engagement ( that includes mediation and arbitration) and which has reached stage four and after consideration of the WICB’s Chief Executive Officer’s actions and comments which may have cast this matter in a different light .

The 2017 TT Pro League season is slated to begin on May 26 and Lawrence believes this will leave little time for the local-based players to gain match fitness ahead of the crucial qualifiers.

In an interview on the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TT FA) website, TT coach Dennis Lawrence commented, “I think it’s important because when you look at the structure of the (Pro) League at the moment, my concern is that the local-based players are not really going to have much competitive football before we get to the USA on June 8.

“So it’s important to try to use this time now to, every now and again, get them in together as a group and then get a competitive game for them. So I think that’s going to help the boys.” He added, “I think the most important thing now is to try to get the (local-based) boys as much competitive football as possible.

With the League starting on May 26, this is not really ideal.” He added, “I would have preferred if it had (started) earlier but, with it starting on the 26th, I’m going to try and see how much football I can get into them before we get to that game on June 8.” Lawrence’s previous two matches at the helm were at home – a 1-0 win over Panama on March 24 and a 1-0 defeat to Mexico on March 28.

He noted, “We need to build on what we ended against Mexico.

It was disappointing to come out with the defeat but, I think, there were also positives from the two games. We need to try and improve on that.

“We don’t normally pick up points in (the US and Costa Rica) but we need to go out there and need to believe that we have to, somehow or the other, get the results that we need. So it’s to improve on what we did in the last two games.” Lawrence announced his 20- man team who will travel this evening for the friendly clash.

TT Squad – Marvin Phillip, Glenroy Samuel, Jan Michael Williams (goalkeepers); Curtis Gonzales, Triston Hodge, Alvin Jones, Seon Power, Yohance Marshall, Carlos Edwards (defenders); Nathan Lewis, Jared London, Leston Paul, Hughtun Hector, Hashim Arcia, Keron Cummings, Jomal Williams (midfielders); Akeem Roach, Shahdon Winchester, Jerrel Britto, Jamille Boatswain (strikers).

At the Queen’s Park Oval in St Clair, Merry Boys posted a score of 139 runs for eight wickets in their allotted 20 overs with opener Mario Belcon blazing his way to 53 (29 deliveries, five fours and four sixes) while Rishaad Harris chipped in with an unbeaten 31 (36 deliveries, two fours).

Left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein was the best bowler for the Parkites with three wickets for 19 runs, while medium pacer Kevon Cooper had 2/25 and another left-arm spinner, Khary Pierre, got 2/34.

Terrance Hinds, batting at number 10, had an enterprising knock of 33 (12 balls, three fours and three sixes) to revive the chase while Hosein and Javon Searles made 26 apiece as Queen’s Park were eventually bowled out for 121 in 18.4 overs. Current TT Red Force captain Marlon Richards snapped up 5/33 and left-arm spinner Ricky Jaipaul chipped in with 2/27.

Other Results – At St Mary’s College Ground, St Clair: HKL ARANJUEZ 128/3 (20 overs) – Samuel Felix 64 not out; Dominic Drakes 2/23 vs QUEEN’S PARK II 129/2 (16.1 overs) – Camillo Carimbocas 41 not out, Kirstan Kallicharan 31 not out. Queen’s Park II won by eight wickets.

At Prisons Sports Club, Arouca: CANE FARM SPORTS 162/7 (20 overs) – Alcindo Holder 86, Shakeel Allick 25, Romel Nanan 21; Narindra Bridgelal 3/31, Javed Boodram 2/21 vs TT PRISONS 82 (16.5 overs) – Denzil James 18; Anthony Simmons 3/11, T Alleyne 3/29, Devon Clement 2/18. Cane Farm Sports won by 80 runs.

At Wilson Road, Penal: CLARKE ROAD 138/9 (20 overs) – Kyle Hope 77; Mark Deyal 4/18, D Johnson 2/39 vs POWERGEN 141/8 (19.5 overs) – Evin Lewis 53; Samuel Roopnarine 4/21, Ahkeel Mollon 2/20. PowerGen won by two wickets.

At Pierre Road Ground, Charlieville: VICTORIA SPORTS 159/9 (20 overs) – Andrae Bryce 31, Sherwin Ganga 28, H Mitchell 26, K Kanhai 22, Garey Mathurin 22; Rayad Emrit 3/20, Imran Khan 3/30, Bryan Charles 2/19 vs ALESCON COMETS 112/9 (20 overs) – Rayad Emrit 43; Garey Mathurin 3/25, Sherwin Ganga 2/15, V Rampersad 2/25. Victoria Sports won by 47 runs.

Justice Mira Dean-Armorer earlier this month found that Williams, Devon Welch and Juliet Davy defamed Welch in 2010 by labelling him as gay and being guilty of extortion during radio programmes they hosted called The War Room and The Ground Report.

Dean-Armorer acknowledged that this society has not yet evolved to be indifferent or acceptant to alternative sexual orientations.

She said a person’s sexual orientation cannot be of public interest as she dismissed the fair comment defence of the radio hosts.

In his notice of appeal filed by attorney Michael Rooplal, Williams contends that the judge erred in fact and law when she found that he uttered words defamatory of Welch.

He also insists that there was no evidence that he defamed his competitor.

Another of Williams’ grounds for challenging the judge’s decision is that the issue of homosexuality was no longer a taboo topic in T&T’s society, therefore any imputation regarding the sexual orientation of Welch was not defamatory.

At the trial, Williams, Michael Kerr and Lennox Smith gave evidence concerning Welch’s sexual orientation.

Williams also testified that he was the subject of sexual advances by Welch on a number of occasions.

In his appeal, Williams said, given his evidence as well as the testimony of Smith and Kerr, he discharged the legal onus placed on him to prove that Welch was a homosexual. He further argued that Welch failed to provide any evidence of specific damage to his career or reputation to justify the award of $70,000.

Williams has also applied to the Court of Appeal for a stay of execution of Dean-Armorer’s order which comes up for hearing on June 12. No date has yet been fixed for the appeal.

The dance, entitled These Four Walls, touched on the topic of teen suicide and the struggles that teenagers go through with life’s many challenges, sometimes contemplating whether they should live or take the easy way out when life becomes too tough.

The piece was choreographed by the school’s dance instructor, Kizzy Murray.

Producer of the event, Carl Beaver Henderson told Newsday: “Patrons can look forward to fantastic music, wonderful relaxed time, great food and drink, at a large venue looking onto the sea, and the surprise of new young musicians from the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT ), who will shock people.” He said the 25-odd musicians of the UTT Festival Orchestra had to hide to rehearse, because every time they did it at the venue it became an instant concert.

He urged patrons, “Come and see the young musicians and learn their faces because they will be the next superstars in the country. This is a whole new direction for the event and entertainment in this country.” They will be showcased on the first day of the two-day event – first with veteran trumpeter Errol Ince doing 50s and 60s big band swing and jazz music, and later in a special session with Kelwyn Hutcheon. They will also perform with Beaver, who returns to the stage after 25 years.

Beaver described his session as the pop version of the festival.

He will perform alongside Kay Alleyne, Michelle Xavier, Vaughnette Bigford, Keith Ajala Sutherland, Jason “Fridge” Seecharan and Dereck Patience.

Young guitarist Dax Carter will also appear in that segment.

The headline act will feature Barbadian jazz saxophonist, Arturo Tappin. Tobago’s own jazz ensemble, Caribbean INXS will open the event at 11am.

Beaver said because of the many requests, pannist Len “Boogsie” Sharpe has been added to the line-up for Sunday’s show, which begins at 10 am.

Sharpe, he said, will entertain for as long as he wants.

Also scheduled to perform on Sunday are Clive “Zanda” Alexander and his band, and UTT sound engineer Katz Imai.

Food and drinks will be on sale.

Patrons will be allowed to bring their own coolers into the venue until 2 pm.

According to the Certificate of Incorporation for the St Augustine Private Hospital Holdings Ltd, dated December 20, 2012, Khan is listed among 29 shareholders of the company.

He is classified as a medical doctor and is listed as having 250,000 ordinary shares in the company. Registrar- General documents dated October 26, 2007, list Khan as holding those shares since that date. Documents dated February 8, 2013; January 7, 2014; January 8, 2015; July 17, 2015 and July 14, 2016 continue to list Khan as a shareholder in the St Augustine Private Hospital Holdings Ltd Khan served as health minister under the PP from June, 27 2011 to June 17 , 2015. Khan yesterday confirmed that he had shares in the company but said he was not active in its affairs while he was health minister.

“Everything was handled by the board of directors. I had no input in anything,” he explained. Khan added, “I was not a director.” According to a document from the Registrar General’s Office, dated July 3, 1997, the company is a private entity which is authorised to issue 500,000 ordinary shares.

The company is allowed to have not less than three directors and not more than seven directors.

There was also no noticeable increase in security at the courthouse at St Vincent Street yesterday, and Court and Process police officers at the court rubbished reports that prisoners were beaten when they became unruly after their court appearance in the Eighth Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

This was after they complained loudly when Deputy Chief Magistrate Maria Busby Earle-Caddle adjourned their matters to next month.

Busby Earle-Caddle is acting as chief magistrate until an appointment is made by the Judicial and Legal Services Commission and said she needed to get advice on how to proceed with some of the cases which were listed before Ayers-Caesar.

Two weeks ago concerns of Ayers-Caesar’s unfinished cases were raised and earlier this week, Law Association president Douglas Mendes, SC, said the association will hold discussions with Chief Justice Ivor Archie, the attorney general and the director of public prosecutions to find a workable solution.

Mendes, on behalf of the association, also expressed “immediate concerns about the fact that a judge was appointed and took up office leaving behind outstanding, partheard matters.” He said it was unfair that anyone should suffer the expense and anxiety of an avoidable, repeat trial.

“The full extent of the prejudice which may have been caused is not yet known,” he said.