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THE North Stand – constructed annually to host major Carnival events including Panorama – will cost government almost 50 per cent less than what was paid for its erection for Carnival 2025. No exact figure was immediately provided.

In WhatsApp responses, National Carnival Commission (NCC) CEO Keiba Jacob Mottley said construction on the structure began on December 16 in preparation for Carnival 2026 and is expected to be completed by mid-January.

She said, “The cost of the North Stand construction for 2026, which includes the erection and dismantling of the structure is almost 50 per cent less than the 2025 cost, which is a significant reduction.”