The reign of the Merry Monarch has come to an end, and one ma y well ponder that there is so much that is paradoxical about Carnival. On the one hand, it is the time o f the year when tremendous discipline is displayed in the practice and perfection that take place in the pan yards in the months leading up to Panorama.

The T&T Olympic Committee (TTOC) is under taking a marketing and branding transformation plan as it seeks to maximise and monetise its commercial affairs. Raising funds to ensure the twin Island Republic’s athletes and national teams are as best prepared as possible is an ongoing challenge for sport organisations and governing bodies in T&T.