PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Jamaican dancehall artiste Adidja Palmer, also known as Vybz Kartel, has been granted a permit to enter and perform here at the One Caribbean Unity Music Festival on May 31 under specific terms and conditions, including the posting of a security bond and restrictions on activities.
In a release on Wednesday, Overtime Media said sources close to the organizing committee of Jacho Entertainment said Palmer was officially cleared to enter the country via a permit under Section 10 (1) of the Immigration Act 22/2025.
The permit, labeled Form 17 with the title immigration legislation, stated – “This permit enables Mr. Adidja Azim Palmer, Holder of Jamaican Passport No (redacted) issued on August 12, 2024, to enter and remain in Trinidad and Tobago for seven days. This permit is therefore valid for the period May 27 to (redacted).”
The form stated that the holder is exempt from work permit and visa requirements for the stated purpose. It said this permit might be canceled if the holder contravenes the conditions stated herein.
It further said the holder is required to post a security bond, but the figure was redacted. It also listed the activities which Palmer can and cannot participate in.
The firm stated that he could only conduct radio interviews between 9 am and 12 noon and 1 pm and 3 pm on May 28.
It stated that Palmer could not participate in crime awareness function activities, panel talks, community walkthroughs, meetings with officials, and similar types of activities and meetings at any point while in Trinidad.
“Artiste must not communicate any words or engage in any activity which may likely be construed as promoting a gang – contrary to the provisions of the Anti-Gang Act.”
The firm said Palmer’s concert repertoire should exclude material that could be offensive, such as the song Good Like Jesus.
It stated that the cost for state-provided security and other incidental expenses was to be absorbed by the holder.
One Caribbean Unity Music Festival lead, Jonathan Gomez, said the clearance “paves the way for the top trending event of the weekend to welcome the top trending artiste.”
He said: “The Worl’ Boss has now been officially cleared to arrive and perform in Trinidad, so all roads lead to the Queen’s Park Savannah this Saturday night, where Vybz Kartel will deliver an electrifying performance, alongside some of the nation and the region’s top acts. Tickets are still available at all advertised outlets and from our online providers. Kartel returns to the stage in Trinidad this Saturday for the first time in 15 years, so this historical night is not to be missed. See you all there!”
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