Barbados taxpayers foot bill for Cricket World Cup finale
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S Coward
By S Coward
Published on 06-May-07
May 6, 2007 -- The closing ceremony of the World Cup cost
taxpayers in Barbados more than US$750,000. Investigations by the Midweek Nation have revealed that the fee charged by
artistic director Peter Minshall of Trinidad and Tobago was US$500,000, covering
pan players, carnival puppets, Moko jumbies, Bele dancers and field performers.
The cultural presentation, which lasted about 45 minutes, was seen by television
audiences for fewer than 15 minutes. Additionally, because of the late start,
the extravaganza was viewed by fans at Kensington Oval in relative darkness.