Local cultural group RT Performers is urging Carnival organizers to pay outstanding fees owed for performances at national events held more than six months ago.
Group leader Renee Thomas said repeated calls and messages to officials have gone unanswered. “We’ve been waiting over five to six months for payment from the Treasury Department for events we proudly performed at,” she said. “This is disrespectful to the artists, the effort, and the children who are the future of our culture.”
Known for their portrayals of traditional Antiguan and Caribbean characters, RT Performers said the delayed payments — totaling more than EC$5,000 — have left members, many of them young artists, frustrated and demoralized.
“This isn’t just about money; it’s about respect for the creative sector,” Thomas told _Antigua.News_.
Minister of Festivals Daryll Matthew could not be reached for comment.
