They come as at least one Rastafari elder has publicly argued that Carnival as a whole no longer reflects emancipation in any meaningful way. According to reports, the Festivals Commission’s outreach reflects a broader institutional effort to keep Watch Night relevant to younger generations while preserving its place in the national calendar. The Commission’s talks suggest organisers share Icern’s underlying concern about youth engagement, even if the two efforts have so far proceeded on separate tracks. Neither the Festivals Commission nor Carnival organisers have publicly responded to the broader critique that the festival has lost its connection to emancipation. The Commission’s talks with Watch Night organisers remain ongoing, according to reports, with no timeline given for their conclusion.