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Trinidad's new government is not being too nice to Vybz Kartel.
The Trinidad's Defence Minister Wayne Sturge ordered that activities surrounding his movements in the country be limited.
(CNC3)
In one of his first acts of business since taking office, Sturge is prohibiting Vybz Kartel from some media interviews and other events.
The artiste is scheduled to arrive in the country on May 26 in preparation for his concert on May 31.
According to immigration order, Sturge blanked Palmer a morning radio interview, a midday TV appearance, and a local press drop-in on May 27.
He also blocked a meet and greet, a visit to a school or youth centre, a cultural lunch with community leaders and an official meet and greet on May 28.
In an immediate response to Guardian Media, Sturge confirmed the adjustments saying based on Palmer’s past legal troubles he was concerned about him interacting with the country’s vulnerable youths, saying “particularly as his conviction was not based on merit but on a legal technicality.”
Kartel was originally scheduled to perform in T&T in February, however, the One Caribbean Music Festival was postponed to May.
