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THE Trinidad and Tobago Promoters Association (TTPA) said it is not considering legal action, but called on the government to reverse “the discriminatory” ban on the use of state-owned venues for fetes. The association urged government to bring stakeholders to the table and provide clarity, fairness and workable parameters.

At a media conference at One Woodbrook Place, Port of Spain on December 3, promoters said some events were at risk of being cancelled. The annual south cooler fete Out in South, usually held at Brian Lara Cricket Academy (BLCA), was confirmed as a casualty.

The TTPA said members are anticipating losses to the tune of millions with approximately 16 events seeking new venues for Carnival 2026 based on the government’s ban of Carnival events at some state-owned venues like the BLCA and Hasely Crawford Stadium. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar announced the restrictions last month citing noise pollution as the main reason.