Trending/culture· Updated Oct 23, 2026

Police Deploy More Than 100 Officers for Tobago Carnival

Tobago Carnival has begun in Scarborough with mud-themed events and a new Road March competition. Security has been increased as authorities prepare for large crowds and warn against unsafe informal sea transport.

Photo via Guardian · from Toco residents urged to avoid informal rides to Tobago Carnival

5 reports from 2 outlets · First reported Tue, Oct 20

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Updated Oct 23, 2026

Tobago Carnival began in Scarborough on Thursday, October 22, with Monarchs of Mas under the “Mud, Mas and Music” theme.
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More than 100 Trinidad police officers and military personnel are supporting Carnival security for major festivities and post-Carnival events.
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Authorities expect about 60,000 revellers across more than 50 events and plan to use drones, watch towers and emergency teams.
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The Works Minister warned Toco residents against informal Tobago transport as officials address party boats, illegal anchoring and unsafe vessels.
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Oct 23, 2026

Nicole Moses-Beckles Wins Tobago Carnival Monarchs Of Mas Competition

Tobago Carnival’s official events opened Thursday night with the Monarchs of Mas competition at Market Square, Scarborough, where 10 women showcased colourful traditional mas portrayals. Nicole Moses-Beckles won TT$30,000 for “Looking for Mr John Boulay,” as contestants highlighted Tobago heritage and reviving older characters. The carnival continues Friday in Roxborough with RoxGlo and expected mud mas.

Oct 23, 2026

Toco residents urged to avoid informal rides to Tobago Carnival

Works Minister Jearlean John said Maritime Division officers are maintaining near-full coverage and are warning Toco residents against using informal transport to reach Tobago Carnival, while party boats remain a major enforcement concern. She told Parliament the ministry is also examining new legislation and support from the Pilotage Authority to tackle illegal anchoring and unsafe vessels in waters around Trinidad and Tobago.

Oct 22, 2026

100 additional police officers deployed for Tobago Carnival

Tobago has deployed 100 extra police officers from Trinidad, along with Defence Force support, as it prepares for an estimated 60,000 revellers and more than 50 Carnival events next week. Authorities say they are monitoring arrivals, using drones, watch towers and emergency teams to keep the festival safe, while also launching Tobago’s first Road March.

Oct 21, 2026

Mud To Take Centre Stage At Tobago Carnival

Tobago Carnival begins Thursday in Scarborough with Monarchs of Mas, launching celebrations under the “Mud, Mas and Music” theme, said Tobago Festivals Commission CEO Kern Cowan. He also announced a first-ever Road March competition for Tobagonian artistes, while Rox-glo, J’ouvert and other events will feature mud prominently.

Oct 21, 2026

Over 100 Additional Police Officers Deployed To Tobago For Carnival

More than 100 police officers from Trinidad are being deployed to Tobago, alongside Defence Force, Coast Guard and Air Guard personnel, to support a special task force for Carnival security. Senior Superintendent Rohdill Kirk said the extra presence is meant to prevent incidents during the main festivities from October 30 to November 1 and the post-Carnival events that follow.

Police Deploy More Than 100 Officers for Tobago Carnival

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