OPPOSITION Leader Pennelope Beckles has questioned the Government's alleged move to dissolve the National Carnival Commission (NCC) and whether the relevant stakeholders were consulted.

Beckles also accused the Government of being a late payer across the board, asking whether all performers engaged for Carnival 2026 have received their dues. The People's National Movement (PNM) political leader was speaking yesterday at a news conference at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in Port of Spain. Beckles said information reaching the Opposition was that the Cabinet had agreed to dissolve the NCC and establish a 'National Festivals Commissions' act to encompass related matters.

Beckles recalled statements by Culture Minister Michelle Benjamin that consultations were ongoing, with regard to national festivals.