CULTURE and Community Development Minister Michelle Benjamin said regional Carnival entities will begin receiving funding as early as January 21. She said Pan Trinbago will receive $20 million and Trinbago Unified Calypsonians' Organisation (TUCO) will receive $15 million.

Speaking at a UNC media briefing at the UNC Headquarters, 31 Mulchan Seuchan Road, Chaguanas, on January 18, Benjamin said the process of releasing funds for Carnival has begun in a timely manner.

“Release of funds for regional Carnivals, that process is starting as early as this Wednesday (January 21). Talks and the regional Carnival co-ordinators, they are meeting with the different regional Carnival bodies throughout the country.