Hillsborough, Carriacou, December 21st, 2009- The idea of the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs to introduce steel pan music to the students of the six primary schools on the sister isles is now reaping success. For the first time ever, steel pan music was one of the features at the annual Parang Festival. Students from the L’Esterre and Petite Martinique R.C Schools, led by tutor Leroy Sylvester, entertained the crowd at the opening of this year’s festival. They received raved reviews from many in attendance for playing a variety of Christmas songs on the pan. Listening to the young pan musicians was a happy moment for Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, Senator the Hon. George Prime. He has been piloting the government’s efforts to further develop and preserve all aspects of the rich and unique cultural heritage of Carriacou and Petite Martinique. From Deanna Isaac, Carriacou