86 new cadets were formally invested into Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force’s Band

Trinidad and Tobago: The People’s National Movement (PNM) of twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago recently took social media and shared information also the recruitment of new cadets.

As per the government of Trinidad and Tobago, 86 new cadets were formally invested into the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force’s Band at an investiture ceremony held at the UTT Valsayn Campus, on Sunday, 11th December. These new cadets have successfully passed their Cadet Force recruit exams and sat music exams with The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.

The addition of these 86 cadets is a significant milestone for the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force’s Band, as it will now be able to expand its musical capabilities and reach. The new cadets will now embark on a journey to advance their musicianship training and will soon join the band on parades and at other musical engagements.

The investiture ceremony was attended by Lt. Colonel Reynold York, Acting Commandant of the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force; ASP Wayne Guerra, Deputy Director of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Band; Major Kester Francis, Director of Music of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force; and Alicia Lucien-Baptiste, Principal of Russell Latapy High School as well as other senior Cadet Force Officers and other officials.

Family and friends of the new cadets attended in their numbers and showed their appreciation with rousing cheers and lusty applause.

Several special awards and four scholarships were given to cadets who distinguished themselves during their training, as listed below:

Best Recruit
Pvt Jair Richardson

Best Drill (Male)
Pvt Abdul Kadeem Andrews

Best Drill (Female)
Pvt Ikhwana Fergusson

Most Improved:
Pvt Daniel Phillips

Most Disciplined:
Pvt Christopher Paul

Scholarship Recipients:
Pvt Ikhwana Fergusson
Pvt Jair Richardson
Pvt Sanjeev Singh
Pvt Jonathan Sayers