Ms. Jennifer “Jenny” Ackrill

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce this morning that Ms. Jennifer “Jenny” Ackrill, cultural enthusiast, prolific journalist and a friend to the National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago - NCC, has passed away.

Jenny will be fondly remembered for her patriotic love of all things Trinidad & Tobago. She was a religious supporter of the steelpan movement, and has always been recognized within the Carnival Fraternity as an avid follower and promoter of our cultural landscape to all who would willingly lend an ear. As a writer, Ms. Ackrill has contributed several written pieces to the National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago, and was well known to be extremely knowledgeable on the history and legacy of Carnival. From mas to kaiso, stickfighting to Camboulay, Jenny’s career was dedicated to the promotion and development of the Carnival Art Form in Trinidad & Tobago.

Affectionately called “Aunty Jenny” by those who adored her energy and admired her life’s work, she will be dearly missed within the Carnival & entertainment industries.

The NCC wishes to extend our most heartfelt condolences to her family & friends. Today, we pay tribute to one of our greats.