The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission (ABFC) has taken steps to overhaul its financial management practices, appointing a new Finance Committee to oversee expenditure in the lead-up to Antigua Carnival 2026.
The Commission acknowledged past shortcomings in financial control and record continuity — a candid admission that signals a shift toward greater accountability in the management of one of the nation's most celebrated cultural events.
The newly formed committee draws its membership from the Treasury Department, the Ministry of Finance, and the private sector, bringing together public finance expertise alongside professional experience from outside government.
