Festival Sub Committees Demoralised; NO funds!
Many Festival Sub Committee members have expressed to our news desk their disappointment in the Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) and the constant cuts made to their budgets and they claim he micro-manages the events.
The East End/Long Look Festival Sub Committee was reportedly told they have to use Showtime Band on the Road whether the committee or people wanted them or not.
Backwards ever
They were given a mere $10 thousand dollars. There have also been many cut backs in Carrot Bay in which its down to about one day with all the entertainment going to Road Town.
There is also issues of the festival grounds and its readiness for the emancipation celebration. It is unclear when it will be ready for booths to be erected. Over the years the festivals under Walwyn has declined, with little money, and overseas artistes been paid before locals performers.
Many of the committee members have been demoralised and as one person stated “can’t wait to have a new minister who can trust his committee to do their jobs”.
26 Responses to “Festival Sub Committees Demoralised; NO funds!”
And you all will vote him back in.
So ayo better make it a voluntary event.
Church out he say???
Barry say you will hear!
I can't, I am done!