December 6, 2009
Jamaica Star has published yesterday that Mavado and Vybz Kartel, the two dancehall artistes aligned to the ongoing Gully-Gaza
feud, are willing to come together in peace as they are now seeking to openly resolve heated disputes, which are said to be the cause of the division in today's society.
Factions linked to both artistes have been blamed for violence in the society, which has caused a clannish divide in the music industry and the wider society.
The intense feud was also seen as a reason for the police not granting Mavado a permit for his birthday bash, which would have taken place at Temple Hall Estate yesterday.
The police have the right to prevent an artiste from performing at a public event, or even staging of an event, if they believe it threatens national security. The two deejays, who took part in a lyrical clash at Sting 2008, held at Jamworld, Portmore, St Catherine, are also in jeopardy of not appearing at this year's event, unless they can make a public appearance together as a symbol of peace before the December 26 event.
A police source on Thursday confirmed to THE STAR that the issue was being discussed but nothing had been agreed on. The source also said the ban would affect other shows apart from Sting.
Vybz Kartel, in a quick response, has since extended an invitation to Mavado to meet in Half-Way Tree, to shake hands and publicly resolve the issue which has galvanised the society.
"With all due respect to the commissioner, I think they went a little overboard in making a hasty decision, especially in light of the fact that Mavado and I are currently in negotiation as to how best we can publicly make a cry for peace. I can undoubtedly speak on behalf of David when I say there is no animosity between the parties," Kartel was quoted in a release sent to THE STAR.
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