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Culture Minister Michelle Benjamin says the Government is not stopping fetes, but it is working with the National Carnival Commission and the Trinidad and Tobago Promoters’ Association to find alternative venues and create a more balanced, inclusive Carnival for 2026.
“We are not saying that we are stopping fetes. What we are doing is working to identify and promote more appropriate spaces that can enhance the experience while reducing any negative impact that could possibly arise.”
In a statement issued yesterday, hours after Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s announcement that there would be an immediate stop to fetes being held at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, drew condemnation from the Promoters’ Association, Benjamin explained the Government’s decision to stop fetes at the Cricket Academy was not about restricting Carnival but about creating balance.
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