A group of San Fernando Carnival bandleaders are calling for a meeting with the carnival committee of the San Fernando City Corporation to discuss pressing issues.

Chief among them, the delay in the payment of prize monies and what appears to be a marked decrease in the amount given compared to past years.

Our reporter Cindy Raghubar-Teekersingh attended a press conference called by the recently formed South Carnival Bands and Cultural Association on Friday and tells us more.