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The TT Promoters Association (TTPA) is expected to meet with the Ministry of Culture and Community Development on November 21 to discuss the recent ban on three major venues used for Carnival fetes and concerts.

TTPA president Robert Thompson told Newsday on November 19 that the meeting is part of ongoing discussions following the Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s announcement of a ban on fetes and concerts at government-managed sporting facilities such as the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba.

On November 18, Persad-Bissessar announced that the Hasely Crawford Stadium and Jean Pierre Complex were added to the ban list and could no longer host fetes and events except for a nine-day window during Carnival week.