Deputy Premier opposes reported ‘Vybz Kartel concert’ in BVI
Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has responded to claims that popular Jamaican dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, is being contracted by the government to perform in the BVI later this year.
In a radio conversation with ZBVI today, Smith expressed her disapproval of the news, which she, along with many others, had heard.
“If it is true, I do not support it,” Smith emphasized.
“As Deputy Premier, I do not support it and I have no problem in saying so,” she added.
She urged that this 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 prioritized, including the recently approved $100 million loan by the House of Assembly on Thursday, September 26.
While she acknowledged uncertainty about whether the artist is the right choice for the BVI, she reiterated that the event would be more suitable for local individuals who wish to host it.
Unconfirmed reports suggest that Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley endorses this event featuring the Jamaican artist.
Vybz Kartel was released from Jamaican prison earlier this year after serving 13 years, following the quashing of his murder conviction by the UK’s Privy Council. His first known concert is scheduled to take place in his home country, Jamaica, later this year.
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what’s your take on this ❓️, let’s hear you holler out , without any racist crap
when we have good roads from east to west from both on ridge road and the highway route then we could bring vybez kartel and ayo know kartel gon bring ppl we have rooms to hold all these ppl? or anything fun for them to do to pass time? some might say lemme go ride a jetski oh wait them thing illegal…. FIX UP TORTOLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
A killer who got off on a technicality?
The local community take every opportunity to bash, berate and persecute expatriates trying to make/find a better way of life by saying that the government is “giving away the country” by simply creating opportunities for a better way of life….but here and now, your government is literally “giving away our money” for the sake of “entertainment”. wanting to be things, while we, both locals and expats alike are suffering, right here, suffering, and mr premier allegedly talking about giving away OUR money to an artist that DOES NOT NEED for anything??? Are we being serious right now? With no regard, no care for the ppl. I personally have gone past anger to just being exhausted. Where is your outrage? expatriates cannot vote, and everyone else sitting idly by complaining but no one is standing up or speaking out against what is RIGHT IN OUR FACES!
God help us all!
The opportunist Delila is just trying to save her political skin. It’s not going to work. You are responsible for them being in government. They would have never been the government if you didn’t join them for your own political ambitions.