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The government of Antigua and Barbuda has approved a proposal to introduce steel pan music more widely in schools for the 2025\u20132026 academic year.<\/p>

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Cabinet spokesperson Maurice Merchant said the plan, put forward by Minister of Culture and the Arts Daryll Matthew, will see additional resources allocated to develop the steel pan program in schools across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further details on the initiative will be announced in due course.<\/p>

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The government of Antigua and Barbuda has approved a proposal to introduce steel pan music more widely in schools for the 2025\u20132026 academic year. 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