Fixing Carnival

Secretary of Tourism, Culture, Antiquities and Transportation, Tashia Burris explained that some of the frustrations expressed by the mas fraternity were a result of miscommunication, an issue she aims to rectify. Regarding budgeting concerns, Burris noted that the twenty-million-dollar budget allocated by the Tobago Festivals Commission for the fiscal year covers Carnival and other events such as the Tobago Heritage Festival, Blue Food Festival, and so on. They do not receive financial support from the National Carnival Commission, a matter that Burris said she needs to address in conversation.

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