The Cabinet has approved a budget of EC$75,000 for the upcoming Barbuda Carnival, which is set to culminate on Whit Monday, May 20th.

This budget will be used to cover the various expenses associated with the event such as decorations, food, drinks, and entertainment.

The carnival is an annual tradition that is eagerly anticipated by the people of Barbuda, as well as visitors from other parts of the Caribbean and beyond.

It is a time when the community comes together to celebrate the island’s rich culture and heritage through music, dance, and other performances.

The event is expected to draw large crowds and generate significant economic activity for the island, which is still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma in 2017.

The carnival provides a much-needed boost to the local economy, as it creates jobs and opportunities for small businesses to sell their products and services.

In addition to the financial benefits, the carnival also helps to promote Barbuda as a desirable destination for tourists. It showcases the island’s unique culture and natural beauty, which can help attract more visitors to the island in the future.

Overall, the approval of this budget is a positive development for the Barbuda Carnival and the island as a whole.

It will ensure that the event is well-organized, enjoyable for all participants, and contributes to the local economy.

Cabinet also agreed to enable LIAT (2020) charter flights to transport residents of Antigua to Barbuda to Caribana, at a low cost.

This intended benefit is contingent upon ECCA’s approval of: i). the aircraft use of the new Barbuda runway, since only that runway can accommodate the LIAT airplanes; and, ii). issuance of the AOC to the new entity.