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The Government is assuring the national community that Carnival festivities will not be disrupted despite new restrictions on events at certain Udecott-managed venues located in residential areas.
Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Barry Padarath says consultations will soon begin with Carnival stakeholders and event promoters following recent concerns raised about venue restrictions.
Speaking to Guardian Media a day after Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar announced the immediate ban on Carnival fetes at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, which prompted strong condemnation from the Promoters Association — which said the move would be a “death knell” to Carnival — Padarath said there was no crisis.
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