San Fernando Mayor Junia Regrello
“If this course of action by the NCC continues along this path I am certain the disruption to Carnival in San Fernando will progress to a point where there may not be Carnival celebrations from a competition perspective and will ultimately be the death of Carnival in San Fernando,” Regrello said.
He added that Southern-based steelbands are moving around “cap-in-hand” seeking financial assistance. He said two of the city’s large bands are operating with an allocation of less than $500,000 which is inclusive of transportation.
“Heaven help us.”
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