Prime Minister Kamla Susheila Persad-Bissessar announced an immediate ban on fetes at the Hasely Crawford Stadium and the Jean Pierre Complex on Monday 17 November 2025. She released the update in a post on her official X account.
According to the Prime Minister, events at these venues will only be allowed from Thursday 12 February 2026, before Carnival Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 February 2026, until Saturday 20 February 2026. All fetes held at Ministry of Sport facilities must now start no earlier than 12 noon and end at 10 pm.
She added that the National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago (NCC) has been instructed to hire acoustic engineers to design sound systems that reduce noise and vibration for nearby communities.
“As we move forward, my government remains committed to balancing culture and community well-being, protecting our traditions while safeguarding the peace of our citizens. Together, we will build a more respectful, responsible, and harmonious Trinidad and Tobago”, her post read.
The Prime Minister said the aim is to support cultural events while keeping neighbourhoods calm and safe.
Trinidad & Tobago Carnival is scheduled for Monday 16 – Tuesday 17 February 2026.
