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Public Utilities Minister Booed at Carnival Event

Barry Padarath, Minister of Public Utilities, faced a negative reception from the audience at the Hyatt Lime fete on Wednesday night. As he took the stage to address the crowd at the popular Carnival-season event, the audience responded with loud boos. The reason for the reaction remains unclear, but it is not uncommon for political figures to face mixed responses at entertainment events during the Carnival period. Some attendees saw the incident as a reflection of broader public frustrations, while others described it as a brief, tense moment. The event continued as scheduled with no reports of any physical altercations. Neither the Minister nor the Ministry of Public Utilities has made an official statement about the incident.

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