“Let’s Wait and See”… PM Says About Vybz Kartel for One Nation Concert

Published

Prime Minister Gaston Browne recently considered inviting Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel to perform at the upcoming One Nation concert.

However, he also voiced concerns about the potential negative influence of Vybz Kartel’s lyrical content on the youth.

Vybz Kartel had been incarcerated for 13 years, from 2011 to 2024, after being initially sentenced to 35 years in prison, a term that was later reduced to 32.5 years.

Following the dismissal of a retrial, Vybz Kartel was ultimately released in July 2024.

Browne said instead, the government will lobby Richie Spice to perform

“I will talk to the organizers. At one point, we were thinking of Kartel, but he may come and sing some inappropriate song. We are not sure” he said

However, he did say that Kartel has mellowed down a bit, and some of his songs are not usually that of the “bad man.”

“Let’s watch and see what happens with the other countries. Let us not judge the man,” PM Browne said

The annual One Nation Concert is an event held under the auspices of PM Browne. The free concert features international artists and aims to support local talent growth.”

This story was first published by Antigua News on : antigua.news/2024/09/06/lets-wait-and-see-pm-says-about-vybz-kartel-for-one-nation-concert. © 2024 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

Step 1

Add Antigua.news to your Home Screen

✕ antigua.news ⋯ Open in Safari Copy link Share…

First, open this page in Safari

You are reading inside another app (Instagram, Facebook…). Tap ⋯ at the top right and choose Open in Safari (or Open in browser).

No such option? Copy the link, open Safari and paste it in the address bar.

⚙️ Settings General › Software Update

Update your iPhone first

Alerts need iOS 16.4 or newer. Open Settings → General → Software Update and install the update. You can still add the icon now: tap Next.

‹ antigua.news ⋯

Tap the ⋯ button

It is at the bottom right of Safari, next to the address bar. Don't see the bar? Scroll up a little.

Share Add Bookmark New Tab Find on Page

Tap Share

It is the first option of the menu, with a square-and-arrow icon.

antigua.news ‹ › ▢ ⧉

Tap the Share button

The square with an arrow pointing up, in the middle of the bar at the bottom (on iPad: at the top right).

antigua.news

Tap the Share button

The square with an arrow, at the right of the address bar at the top. (Firefox: tap ☰ at the bottom, then Share.)

Copy Add to Reading List Add to Home Screen

Tap Add to Home Screen

Scroll down the list to find it (icon: a square with a +). Not there? Tap Edit Actions or View More at the bottom.

Cancel Add to Home Screen Add Antigua.news Open as Web App

Keep Open as Web App on, then tap Add

The switch must be green — without it, alerts can't work. Then tap Add at the top right.

Cancel Add to Home Screen Add Antigua.news An icon will be added to your Home Screen so you can quickly access this website.

Tap Add

At the top right. If you see an Open as Web App switch, leave it on (green).

Antigua.news

Close the browser and open Antigua.news from its new icon

Go to your Home Screen: the Antigua.news icon is there now (swipe left if you don't see it). Alerts only work when you open us from this icon.

“Antigua.news” Would Like to Send You Notifications Notifications may include alerts, sounds and icon badges. Don’t Allow Allow

Tap 🔔 Turn on alerts, then Allow

In the app you will see a red box asking to turn on alerts: choose your sections, tap the button, then tap Allow. That's it — breaking news will reach you even with the phone locked.

Editorial Staff

About the author

The Editorial Staff refers to all reporters employed by Antigua.news. When an article is not an original creation of Antigua.news—such as when it is based on a press release, other media articles, letters to the editor, or court decisions—one of our staff members is responsible for overseeing its publication.

Read our editorial standards and corrections policy. Spotted an error? Contact the newsroom.

Comments (2)

  • Faithful national September 6, 2024, 6:42 PM

    Mr. PM, it is far more important, especially at this time to be consistent and serious than it is to be popular. Vybz Cartel waa recently released from prison in Jamaica having spent thirteen years for the gruesome MURDER of a fellow Jamaican. He has not been exonerated but was released on a technicality -failure by the Jamaica judiciary to follow proper legal procedures in Kartel’s murder trial. I totally, with all due respect, reject the P M’s “let’s wait and see” approach. Kartel recently visited St.Vincent under the guise of seeking medical attention for his alleged Graves disease!!! The population there strongly objected to his presence and demanded that he not be used for entertainment purposes. Antiguans need to take the cue from our people in St. Vincent. NO TO VIBZ KARTEL!
    Reply
  • intentionally Positive September 9, 2024, 11:21 AM

    You can change your lyrics for just one concert but your intentions for future are not clean. Simply nooooo
    Reply

Submit a comment

More from Caribbean

View section