{"id":205482,"date":"2024-06-29T12:25:55","date_gmt":"2024-06-29T16:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=205482"},"modified":"2024-06-29T12:25:56","modified_gmt":"2024-06-29T16:25:56","slug":"minister-stresses-personal-responsibility-amid-carnival-nudity-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/minister-stresses-personal-responsibility-amid-carnival-nudity-concerns\/","title":{"rendered":"Minister Stresses Personal Responsibility Amid Carnival Nudity Concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Amid rising concerns over nudity during Carnival celebrations, Minister of National Festivals, Daryl Matthew, stressed the importance of personal responsibility and rejected calls for government regulation of morality. <\/p>

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Speaking at a press conference, Matthew highlighted that while the issue is troubling, behavior cannot be legislated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matthew, who once participated in local mas troupes, expressed his unease with some participants’ attire and behavior, questioning the event’s suitability for children. His remarks sparked debate on social media, with groups like the Christian Council advocating for more modesty during Carnival.<\/p>

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The Minister urged young women to maintain decency, reflecting on the broader implications for the Black community’s image. <\/p>

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Meanwhile, Director of National Festivals, Petley O’Keiffe, emphasized the need for enhanced security measures for Antigua Carnival 2024, including increased police presence and improved surveillance. The Carnival is set to take place from July 27 to August 8.<\/p>\n

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