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The Tobago Festivals Commission Limited will conduct a comprehensive review of the 2026 Tobago October Carnival to address any gaps.

This from the CEO as visitors to Tobago for the October Carnival were departing the island on Monday morning via sea and air.

More in this Elizabeth Williams report.
Transcript
00:00We spoke to a number of passengers in Tobago as they were about to board the Buku Reef Fast Ferry
00:08back to Trinidad.
00:09They explained to us their carnival experience in Tobago.
00:13We observed the passengers at the Scarborough Port as they attempted to board the inter-islander ferry, the Buku Reef,
00:20while the Galleons Passage was nearby to also assist the passengers.
00:25Also in operation, the APT James the Ferry and the TNT Spirit.
00:30Some visitors spoke with TV6 News.
00:33Participated in Tobago's carnival. How was it for you?
00:37It was actually amazing. This was actually my first time playing carnival itself in a band.
00:43It was a truly amazing experience.
00:45What was amazing about it?
00:49The vibes. Literally, the vibes was immaculate.
00:56Yeah, definitely will try.
00:57So you definitely were impressed?
01:00Yes, and I love the Buku as well. It's my second home.
01:05Yeah, happy that you had a good experience.
01:07Yeah, I wish everybody else could experience it as well.
01:10A celebration.
01:11It was a really great experience this year and I surely will be back next year, especially with Fog Angels.
01:16How was it for you? It was safe?
01:19It was safe. It was fun. It was enjoyable and memorable.
01:25It had a lot to experience and still more, but we have to go home now.
01:29I'm originally from Trinidad.
01:31Yes.
01:31I've come down to Tobago for my family.
01:33Yes.
01:34I enjoy the whole thing.
01:35I came for the stinking dotty.
01:37I even participated in the band and everything.
01:40Yes.
01:40Because my mother-in-law, she runs part of the band and organize and everything.
01:47You had a good time.
01:48Yeah, Trinidad is love.
01:51Tobago is love.
01:52Tobago is love.
01:53I see it up there.
01:54Tobago is love.
01:55Trinidad is life.
01:56When contacted CEO of the Tobago Festival's Commission Limited, Cairn Cowan said the entity would now undertake a comprehensive review
02:05to build on the successes and address the gaps looking towards 2027.
02:11Mr. Cowan said, quote, while there are certainly areas for improvement, we believe this year's festival represents another significant milestone
02:20in the continued growth and development of Tobago Carnival.
02:25Meantime, President of the Tobago October Carnival Association, Dexter Sandy said, Tobago Carnival has stamped its name as the second
02:35greatest carnival in the world.
02:38Sandy said, quote, this year, so an entire month climax with thousands of visitors enjoying the safety of the island
02:47or music events and mass.
02:49Congratulations to all the bands that made Jouvet, Night Mass, and Parade of the Bands a huge success.
02:57There is so much anticipation already built for October 29th to 31st, 2027, end quote.
03:05The carnival ended on Sunday night with a fireworks display.
03:10Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
03:12There is so much intentions about all figures.
03:13There is so much desire to see if you are going to wait for a while to meet and meet
03:13and meet them –
03:13There are so much things about all the bands and lure you are going to stay in the middle of
03:13town.
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