Minister for Tourism, Denise Charles-Pemberton, has announced that, thus far, Carnival 2025 and World Creole Music Festival together have pumped an estimated 69.6 million-dollars into the economy.
She made the announcement during the official launching ceremony of Mas Domnik 2026 held on Friday.
“So far, for 2025 Carnival and World Creole Music Festival together have pumped an estimated 69.6 million into our economy, supporting thousands of jobs, expanding business activity, and ensuring meaningful income flows across the country,” she said. “When our culture moves, Dominica moves, when our creatives thrive, our people thrive. “
She continued, “ As we look towards Dominica Carnival 2026, expect bigger, better and bolder.”
According to Charles-Pemperton, special focus will be placed on traditional mas for the opening of Carnival and the national parade, scheduled for January 10, 2026.
“Carnival City returns to Windsor Park’s Sports Stadium to offer a safe, comfortable and central space for both performers and spectators,” she stated. “ Roseau will come alive with chill zones, entertainment pockets, food, craft, culture and music.”
The minister added, “And with a full calendar of fringe events and village mas, the party simply never stops. One thing you need for Dominica Carnival is energy. From sunrise to sundown is pure ‘Sewo’.”
Meanwhile, the Minister revealed that this year her ministry and Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) proudly honour Mr. Darnley Guye as Mas Domnik 2026 Personality of the Year for his contribution for over 50 years, from costume building to parade organization, craftsmanship and leadership.
“Tonight we honour the people who make Carnival extraordinary,” she said. “For the 2025 season, we pay tribute to the late [Frankie] ‘Krazy T’ Bellot [and] for Carnival 2026 we honour a man whose commitment spans more than 50 years, Darnley Guye,” Charles-Pemberton revealed. “From costume building to parade organization, to shared craftsmanship and leadership.”
She emphasized that Mr. Guye has shaped the very festival being celebrated today.
“His hands carried this culture long before many of us even touched the road,” she noted. “This evening we applaud him as Mas Domnik 2026 Personality of the Year.”
Eh beh! Show me the money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dominica is the best,any Jack Donk can wake up one day and post any foolish comment they want,that is democracy at its best.
The data given is insufficient. Why are the two festivals being combined? The revenue, costs, and net profit for each festival should be reported separately, along with detailed information on each. The information provided to the public is very weak and needs to be improved.
Show us the actual numbers on a spreadsheet don’t come there and quote random numbers that we all know are just made up
So $5 went into the economy for every $1 spent. I’m guessing the WCMF itself didn’t make a profit since they were quiet about that. Still clearly a good investment.
But the country desperately needs new ideas to drive consistent tourism throughout the year. Otherwise that 1 billion dollar plus airport will just be another white elephant.
i going back to sleep………then deal with my family affairs
why don’t u hold de events at de dlp office
one of these days de country will experience national events dat actually BRING de people TOGETHER.
sometimes I fail to actually feel de unity of de people
de events come out as a money-making event that fails to actually show NATIONAL UNITY.
i don’t feel de National unity…….just a party where a few make all de largesse of money
just a party dat a few get to profit from.
From de Parliament building to de Festival city
National events ought not to be partisan……….to give economic advantage to a chosen few
we are not as united as a people as we want to appear during Carnival and WCMF events