Senator Calls For Greater Recognition Of Carnival’s Economic Value

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Danielle JohnJournalist at TTT News

April 28, 2026

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Senator Calls For Greater Recognition Of Carnival’s Economic Value

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“Carnival is a university without classrooms.”

Those were the words of Independent Senator Anthony Vieira, as he piloted a motion in the Senate calling for greater recognition of the festival as a driver of skills, training, and long-term economic opportunity.

Danielle John has the details.

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