Order of Trinidad and Tobago for Sparrow

(Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has announced that Slinger “Mighty Sparrow” Francisco will be awarded the Order of Trinidad and Tobago, the nation’s highest honour.

Slinger Francisco
Slinger Francisco

She made the disclosure this afternoon at a function in Penal.

Persad-Bissessar said the State will foot all medical bills for the Calypso legend, who attended today’s event, and said he would graciously accept the honour and assistance.