Trinidad & Tobago's PM replaces Columbus ships on Coat of Arms with steelpan, reflecting cultural shift.

Trinidad & Tobago's PM, Dr. Keith Rowley, announced replacing Christopher Columbus' ships on the country's Coat of Arms with a steelpan in a six-month process. This move represents a shift from the country's colonial ties and embraces its cultural heritage. The decision follows a public consultation on the review of statues, monuments, and signage, set to take place on August 28.