On the heels of Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley’s announcement that Christopher Columbus’ three ships on the Coat of Arms will be replaced by the steelpan, Port-of-Spain Mayor Chinua Alleyne has announced that the emblem of the capital city will now also feature the steelpan.
He made the announcement at the Pan and Powder Parade on Wednesday, a release said yesterday.
In a surprising announcement, Alleyne said the steelpan would now be featured on the city’s emblem. Presently, the emblem features a lighthouse, ship and whale.
It is unclear what the redesigned logo with the steelpan added will look like.
Pan Trinbago hailed the decision, saying, “This historic decision highlights the steelpan’s deep-rooted connection to Trinidad and Tobago’s cultural heritage. The inclusion of the steelpan on the city’s emblem not only honours the instrument’s rich history but also celebrates its role as a symbol of national pride and unity.”