Ramchand Rajbal Maraj, chairman of the Couva Carnival Committee (CCC), has challenged corporate companies to invest more heavily in the committee’s efforts to present “the best carnival ever” in 2026.

Speaking at the official launch of Couva Carnival 2026 at the Couva Joylanders Steel Orchestra's panyard, Railway Road, Couva, on December 6, Rajbal Maraj said that the CCC received an annual subvention from the National Carnival Commission (NCC), this falls way short of its actual budget which stands at $480,000 for 2026.

“We produce several marquee events leading up to the actual two days of carnival which increases our expenses a lot. As a result, we depend heavily on the goodwill and generosity of the corporate community. We do get some assistance but it is not sufficient to cover everything.