Culture and Community Development Minister Michelle Benjamin expects money allocated for Carnival 2026 to be more than enough as government has cut out much of the waste that previously occurred.

Benjamin made this clear as she spoke following the launch of Carnival 2026 at the Brian Lara Promenade in Port of Spain on November 7. Government has allocated $137 million for Carnival 2026, up from $134,539,300 in 2025.

She said previous complaints about money will also be reduced as government has addressed the slow pace at which funding was released.