By Chantalé Fletcher
THE anticipated Point Fortin Borough Day Jourvert celebrations have been cancelled.
Also not taking place are community spotlights events, the military parade, traditional mas and Pan Extravaganza.
Point Fortin Mayor Saleema McCree Thomas issued a statement on Sunday night which confirmed the activities to commemorate the 42nd Borough anniversary was cancelled.
The announcement stirred confusion as last Friday, Thomas formally opened the Borough Day activities at the Victor Chin Kit Park in Point Fortin.
The Borough of Point Fortin last held its annual celebrations in 2019.
Many patrons and stakeholders took to social media to express their disappointment while there were those who were relieved due to the country’s increase in Covid-19 cases.
Thomas added the Borough of Point Fortin is at this time in the midst of commemorating its 42nd anniversary, with a calendar of events including sporting, educational and cultural activities.
However, she said, “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.
“Based on this review, it has been decided to scale back the schedule of events. This will particularly apply to the events that include large gatherings which can pose a risk to public health.”
Thomas said the council, in its continued effort to satisfy the demands of its burgesses, will release a revised calendar of events and will also be meeting with all major stakeholders.
The mayor said, “We encourage our burgesses in Point Fortin and the wider Trinidad and Tobago, to continue to stay safe and observe all covid19 protocols that remain in place under the current Public Health regulations.”
