T&T chutney contest still on

(Trinidad Express) Reigning Chutney Soca Monarch Raymond Ramnarine is not obligated to defend his title and the show will go on with or without him, according to Southex Promotions chief executive officer, George Singh.

Singh was responding on Tuesday to Ramnarine’s decision to withdraw from the competition.

Ramnarine has not received his full payment of TT$1 million.

Speaking at a news conference at Southex Promotions, San Fernando, yesterday, Singh said he was still in discussion with Minister of the Arts and Multiculturalism, Dr Lincoln Douglas, regarding the outstanding payments.

Ramnarine has announced he would not defend his title as there was no guarantee that he would receive his outstanding TT$200,000. He was also concerned that artistes were allowed to enter the competition with Bollywood melodies.