Tourism Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ernest Hilaire has rejected criticism regarding the playing of a political song at the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival’s opening night, describing the backlash as “nonsensical” and indicative of the country’s celebratory mood. The controversy began on April 30, when a DJ played a popular Saint Lucia Labour Party song during the festival’s opening event, prompting strong reactions from some attendees.…
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