Senator Michael Freeland has congratulated Antigua and Barbuda’s Director of Culture, Khan Cordice, following his second consecutive victory at the Trinidad and Tobago National Panorama competition.
Cordice led the Republic Bank Exodus Steel Orchestra to another win in the Large Conventional Band Finals at Panorama 2026, cementing his reputation as one of the region’s leading arrangers.
In a social media post, Freeland described Cordice’s achievement as historic and praised the discipline and dedication behind the accomplishment.
“Congratulations to our Director of Culture, Khan Cordice, on making history once again by leading the Republic Bank Exodus Steel Orchestra to victory for the second straight year at Panorama 2026 in Trinidad and Tobago,” Freeland wrote.
He added that Cordice’s success was no accident, but the result of “discipline, brilliance, and relentless dedication to the craft.”
Freeland said Cordice’s work as an arranger and musical leader continues to inspire a new generation of musicians and demonstrates that Antigua and Barbuda’s talent belongs on the world stage.
The Large Conventional Band Finals at Panorama are widely regarded as one of the most competitive steel pan events globally, featuring top orchestras from across Trinidad and Tobago.
Freeland also expressed personal pride, noting that Cordice is both a friend and neighbour in St. George.
“Well done, Khan! You have made St. George proud, and you have made Antigua and Barbuda proud once again,” he said.
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WHAT THE HELL…! …FRIEND: …NEIGHBOR: …ST. GEORGE: ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA PROUD
COMMENDERS OF DISINGENUITY…?
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No matter the stratum of society, none shall be seen: as ‘COMMENDERS OF DISINGENUITY.’
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SUBTLE INGENUITY:
The ‘…GOOD SENATOR,’ seemingly with ‘…SUBTLE INGENUITY,’ speaks to the ‘ARRANGER’S’ performance and achievements as being due: to
(a) ‘…HIS DISCIPLINE:
(b) …BRILLIANCE: and
(c) …RELENTLESS DEDICATION.’
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PRIDE AND PROUDNESS
Then even with more ‘…INGENUITY AND DISINGENUITY,’ expressed ‘…PRIDE:’ of
(i) ‘…PRIDE OF HIMSELF AS FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR AND PROUDNESS: of
(ii) …ST. GEORGE: and
(iii) …ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA.’
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No doubt, that all within the nation do.
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BUT WHAT: of
(a) ‘…HIS FATHER AND TUTOR, ELVIS CORDICE: an
(b) …INSPECTOR OF POLICE IN THE ‘ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA:
(c) …HEAD OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND FINGERPRINT: and
(d) …A WELL-KNOWN DUAL-TALENTED MUSICIAN:
(e) …SAXAPHONIST: playing
(f) …MILITARY: and
(g) …CONVENTIONAL MUSIC (All Star Band-Carnival Calypso competition).
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TRAITS AND TALENTS: …TRICKS IN TRADE
There are some ‘…TRAITS AND TALENTS’ in some people:
Conversely, there are some ‘…TRICKS’ in some ‘…TRADE.’
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NOW:
Clearly, whether by inadvertence or design, not recognizing:
(i) ‘…HIS LAW ENFORCEMENT: and
(ii) …PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN FATHER,’ speaks to nothing short ‘…DISINGENUITY.’
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THE TRAITS AND TALENTS, ‘…RUBBED OFF’ HIS FATHER.’
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WHAT THE HELL…! ‘…C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S.’
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EVEN HIS DECEASED MOTHER, NAOMI,’ CONTINUES TO SHARE IN HIS SUCCESSES AND ACHIEVEMENTS.
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Not to say I am not proud because I am but once again, we don’t get things right. Last year he was the “Drill Master” and not the arranger. I believe this year his status is the same.
Congrats to Khan, but let’s gets things accurately.
On another note, let’s also congratulate Mr. Junie Edwards for arranging one of the songs for an artist who appeared in the calypso finals.
Ahh! Mr Pompey. I could not agree with you more. He did not just emerge from “hallow tree” as we say in Antigua but is the result of two very creative parents. Honour them as well.
I’m happy for Exodus. And to make things clear , Mr khan Cordice was just the drill master, Not the arranger..
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