The Ministry of Tourism has dismissed social media claims that garbage was left scattered across the Rising Sun Grounds after its Tourism Blast Off event on 22 November, saying cleanup crews cleared the area the same night.
According to the Ministry, the National Solid Waste Management Authority confirmed that all trash and receptacles were removed before teams left the venue on Saturday.
Officials said the site was fully cleaned as part of the standard post-event procedure.
The Ministry added that a separate, unrelated event was held at the grounds on 23 November and believes that activity is the likely source of the litter shown in a viral video circulating online.
Tourism officials said they remain committed to maintaining clean and safe public spaces and thanked the public for its understanding while the situation is clarified.
