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TUCO Launches Calypso History Month 2025
Expression of Interest
The National Carnival Commission invites suitably qualified Suppliers / Contractors to express interest in the below activities for the National Carnival Commission (NCC) in its execution of works and services for Carnival 2026. In accordance with The Public...
NCC Launches Carnival 2026 with A Carnival Love Affair
Port of Spain, Trinidad: Monday, August 18, 2025: “This evening, we present a vision of our Carnival that dares to go a step farther and a step beyond in pursuit of something better.” “It is a vision that presents Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, all year round, with...
NCC MOURNS THE PASSING OF DONRIC “MASTER FUNNY” WILLIAMSON
Port of Spain, Trinidad: Thursday, July 31, 2025: The National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago (NCC) joins with the national community in remembering the life of Hummingbird Medal Silver recipient and beloved calypsonian, Mr. Donric Williamson, better known...
Lidj Yasu Omowale Emancipation Village 2025
Media Release: “We Jammin Still!” – NCC Board Appointed
Port of Spain, Trinidad – The Ministry of Culture and Community Development is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Board of Commissioners for the National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago (NCC). The incoming Board was proudly presented with their...
SCARNIVAL
ABOUT NCC
Greetings, friends.
It is the distinct pleasure of the Board of Commissioners of the NCC to welcome you to our official website; your portal into the dynamic and expressive world that is all things Trinidad and Tobago Carnival.
Without a doubt, Carnival remains one of our nation’s greatest gifts, not only to ourselves, but to the entire world as, year after year, various artistic and cultural segments, stakeholders, and the national community work in harmony to stage this, the Greatest Show on Earth.
Our Vision
To be the global leader of Carnival, with consistent growth, satisfying all stakeholders with quality products and services that exceed all expectations.
Our Mission
To preserve the traditional heritage of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival whilst ensuring its sustainable development as a viable industry.
Our Core Values
- Professionalism
- Value for Money
- Teamwork
- Service Excellence
- Transparency
- Creativity
Objectives of the Commission
- To make Carnival a viable, national, cultural and commercial enterprise;
- To provide the necessary managerial and organisational infrastructure for the efficient and effective presentation and marketing of the cultural products of Carnival; and
- To establish arrangements for ongoing research, the preservation and permanent display of the annual accumulation of Carnival products created each year by the craftsmen, musicians, composers and designers of Carnival.
