GREAT BAY (DCOMM):--- Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Hon. Patricia Lourens Philip on Tuesday expressed sadness at the passing of Calypso Barbara, describing her as a cultural icon.
Calypso Barbara Nesbitt passed away on Monday morning.
"I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and calypso artists with this great loss to the nation. A calypso icon of the country has passed on.
"During this time of bereavement, let us reflect upon the contributions that this great artist made to the national calypso scene in teaching music, singing, song writing and her participation in the Senior Calypso Competitions.
"Our prayers are with the family, friends and the nation during this period of mourning," Minister of Education Hon. Patricia Lourens-Philip said on Wednesday.
