State cuts Carnival funds for Sando

“Carnival 2017 in the City of San Fernando is alive,” Joseph said yesterday.

“We already have commitment from two corporate bodies which will make up the shortfall and the committee is also engaged in fund-raisers.” The National Carnival Commission (NCC) has committed a total of $1.1 million to San Fernando Carnival at a recent meeting.

Among the popular events on the Carnival calendar to he hosted by the SFCC are the National Stickfighting Finals and Single Pan Finals at Skinner Park, San Fernando.

The night of San Fernando Monarchs also stays. Joseph is promising an “enhanced spectator experience” for burgesses in San Fernando and environs.

“We approached NCC for infrastructure to enhance the spectator experience so there will be some improvement in that area,” said Joseph who himself is a masquerader in the southern city as he also promised no compromise in the quality of this year’s Carnival.