SENATOR LISA JAWAHIR DEFENDS CALYPSONIANS FOLLOWING UWP STATEMENTS

CALYPSO ACCUSATIONS [20TH JUNE 2024] - Senator Lisa C. Jawahir has come to the defence of renowned Calypsonians such as Herb Black and Invader following accusations from the Opposition that these artists have "sold out" by critiquing the United Workers Party (UWP). In a strong rebuttal, Senator Jawahir emphasized the importance of free expression within St. Lucia's creative sector, asserting that artists should have the liberty to voice their perspectives without fear of retribution. She highlighted that the role of artists in society is to reflect and critique, and that the opposition should not be immune to such scrutiny. This defence underscores a broader dialogue on the balance between political discourse and artistic freedom in St. Lucia. We turn to Obi Offor with the details in this report.