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Deputy BVI Prime Minister against reported Vybz Kartel concert

Published:Saturday | October 5, 2024 | 10:16 AM
Deputy Premier of the British Virgin Islands, Lorna Smith. - CMC / Contributed photo.

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC – Deputy Premier of the British Virgin Islands Lorna Smith has responded to claims that popular Jamaican dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel is being contracted by the Government to perform in the country later this year.

Speaking recently on local radio, Smith expressed her disapproval of the news.

“I do not support it and I have no problem in saying so.”

She urged that the matter should be addressed promptly, stating, “I hope that it can be nipped in the bud in terms of government support.”

Smith highlighted that it would not be appropriate for the government to engage in such an activity at this time, given the pressing issues that need to be prioritised.

Unconfirmed reports suggest that Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley endorses the event featuring the Jamaican artiste, whose real name is Adidja Palmer.

Vybz Kartel was released from Jamaican prison earlier this year after serving more than 13 years, following the quashing of his murder conviction by the United Kingdom Privy Council. 

His first known concert is scheduled to take place in Jamaica later this year.

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