MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY

Corporate Communications Unit

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MEDIA RELEASE

MINISTER GRIFFITH ASSURES A RESPONSIBLE APPROACH
WILL BE MAINTAINED
No concrete decision made on Carnival 2015

15th October, 2014

Minister of National Security Senator the Honourable Gary Griffith wishes to advise
that there is no concrete decision by the Government on the postponement of
Carnival 2015, so as at this time, Carnival 2015 is still scheduled to take
place at the dates carded.

The Minister notes that if the decision to postpone Carnival 2015 has to be made by
the relevant authorities, it would be in the best interest of the citizens of Trinidad
and Tobago.

He asserts that as it stands now, the Ministry of National Security and the Ministry
of Health are working assiduously alongside a number of organisations with the
view of preventing the Ebola virus from entering the country, whilst at the same
time, ensuring a state of readiness amongst members of the National Security
Operations framework.

Minister Griffith reminds that many similar territories have recently hosted their
own versions of Carnival, including Labour Day in New York, London Carnival, and
more recently, Miami Carnival, whilst ensuring that the necessary precautions were
implemented.

Minister Griffith advises that his Ministry continues to work alongside all agencies
and stakeholders to ensure that a responsible approach to the management of all
decisions related to the Ebola virus is maintained.

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Marcia Hope
Director - Corporate Communications Unit