Days after unveiling a calendar of events for Borough Day celebrations in Point Fortin, Mayor Saleema Thomas has announced that several of the planned events have been cancelled. 

“With dedication to ensure safety, whilst the country transitions from pandemic to endemic stages in Covid-19, the Council reviewed scheduled borough activities along with authorities, and took careful note of the uptick in cases and the reopening of schools this week, and factored the risks to society as a whole,” Mayor Thomas said in a statement late on Sunday.

Prior to the announcement, the J’ouvert celebrations, which is a star event for the Borough Day weekend, had been capped at 4,000 revellers.

The Corporation led events which are now removed from the schedule of activities includes all Community Spotlights, the Military Parade, Traditional Mas, Pan Extravaganza and J’ouvert.

The Borough celebrates its 42nd anniversary this year.