SCARBOROUGH, Tobago — Tobago Carnival 2026 began with no arrests and no serious incidents reported during J’Ouvert celebrations yesterday, although a pedestrian was injured in a collision involving a marked police vehicle in Scarborough.

The celebrations ran from 4 am to 10 am, with revellers taking to the streets for the traditional display of paint, mud and oil.

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said officers maintained a visible presence across the parade and competition areas, with no serious incidents or arrests recorded.

The collision occurred on Wilson Road, where a marked police vehicle travelling north allegedly struck a 40-year-old Tobago Festivals Commission employee from Bon Accord. He was taken for medical attention and is reported to have sustained minor injuries.

The accident is under investigation.

Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) Suzette Martin were among the senior officers on duty throughout the morning.

Guevarro was seen walking along the parade routes alongside officers and revellers.

The senior team also visited Shirvan Road Police Station and the Plymouth Micro Police Unit, where they spoke with officers on duty.

The police operation involved personnel from the Inter-Agency Task Force, Guard and Emergency Branch and Tobago Division, supported by sea patrols from the Coastal Support Unit and air support.

The TTPS said officers would remain deployed throughout the rest of the Carnival period, including the Parade of the Bands and other scheduled events. The service also thanked revellers and visitors for cooperating with officers and urged the public to continue observing safety precautions.