00:00A short while ago, the government confirmed an official state-assisted funeral will be afforded to Calypso icon Dr. Slinger
00:06Francisco, the mighty sparrow, who died at the age of 91 on Sunday.
00:11The announcement was made by Culture Minister Michelle Benjamin while in the House of Representatives.
00:18The government has already constituted a committee to work with his family to accord Dr. Francisco, the mighty sparrow, a
00:29funeral fit for a legend.
00:30Under the direction of the Prime Minister, an official state-assisted funeral will be held, a date to be fixed.
00:39The Prime Minister also said that her ministry, together with Tukor, will pay a national tribute to the mighty sparrow,
00:46as she also announced condolence books will be opened from tomorrow.
00:50Books of condolences will be opened at the following various embassies.
00:57The regional corporations, NAPA, the National Academy of Performing Arts, SAPA, the Southern Academy of Performing Arts, the Shaw Park
01:06Cultural Complex in Tobago,
01:08the Ministry of Culture and Community Development, Main Office, Level 8, Tower C International Waterfront Complex.
01:17From tomorrow, the 1st of October, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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