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Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo says he cannot yet estimate the economic impact of Carnival 2026 but maintains that this year’s celebrations already represent an improvement on 2025, citing expanded community events and increased activity at key venues.
Speaking to Guardian Media at Carnival City in Fyzabad yesterday, Tancoo said that while financial figures were not yet available, the Government’s approach to Carnival focused on strengthening culture and participation rather than measuring success solely in revenue terms.
He said the impact of Carnival could not be captured only through economic indicators, as the festival reflected every aspect of Trinidad and Tobago life and brought together corporate interests, communities and citizens into a single national product.
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