The Chairman of the Carnival Development Committee is calling for a national discourse on the changing face of the festival; juxtaposing the significance of culture and the move towards fêting.

The Marine Association has put the revamping as well as passage of new legislation governing the industry at the top of its agenda.

Commuters who rely on public transport to get around the island can look forward to enjoying a more reliable and improved system when service oriented bus routes come on stream later this year.