Local News · 1 min read · Published 5 Nov 2026 ·
NCC Vendor Programme Reaches Closing Ceremony Ahead of Carnival 2027
By the Luk It Hyah newsdesk · Sources · Reporting disclaimer
The Short
TTT reports that more than 300 food, beverage and craft vendors attended the closing ceremony of the NCC’s VEST training programme on Thursday. The initiative prepares vendors for Carnival 2027.
The Full Story
The National Carnival Commission launched its Vendor Excellence and Sustainability Training programme on 6 October, with business management, customer service, marketing, health and safety among its stated training areas.
Sources: TTT, 5 Nov, 5:34 p.m. Trinidad time ↗
TTT reports that more than 300 food, beverage and craft vendors attended the programme’s closing ceremony at the National Academy for the Performing Arts on Thursday 5 November. The outlet describes four weeks of training focused on vendor capacity and the Carnival visitor experience.
Sources: TTT, 5 Nov, 5:34 p.m. Trinidad time ↗ · NCC, programme launch 6 Oct 2026 ↗
The programme forms part of preparations for Carnival 2027. Attendance at the ceremony is distinct from a verified number of qualifications awarded, vending licences issued or future earnings; the reviewed reports do not establish those outcomes.
Sources: TTT, 5 Nov, 5:34 p.m. Trinidad time ↗ · NCC, programme launch 6 Oct 2026 ↗
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