OFFICIAL STATEMENT
FROM ONE WORLD ANTIGUA – LA PLAYA PRIVADA 2025
As One World Antigua marks ten years of delivering authentic Caribbean entertainment, we sincerely thank our loyal supporters and dedicated team for making this year’s La Playa Privada a truly unforgettable celebration.
While we’re proud of the energy and professionalism behind the event, we acknowledge a few challenges that occurred during the latter part of the event. Some technical issues occurred during a performance which led to a brief interruption. Our production team worked to resolve this as quickly as possible, after which the show continued.
Regrettably, one of our highly anticipated performers was unable to take the stage due to circumstances entirely beyond our control. The artist faced unforeseen challenges upon arrival, despite all our contractual obligations being fulfilled in advance. We explored every possible avenue to facilitate a resolution, but unfortunately, the matter could not be resolved in time.
Despite these setbacks, the night remained a vibrant celebration of culture and music. We are grateful for the incredible energy and support from everyone who attended and stood by us.
We’ve heard your feedback and have already begun taking steps to improve future experiences. Thank you for being part of our journey and
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Departments and authorities blundering again!!!!
The C of P received a green corner alert from Interpol.
It meant that the artist was in Antigua and his activities should be monitored.
The C of P could have assigned officers to monitor the movements of the artist.
There was no need to communicate the notice with the immigration department.
The C of P did.
Immigration being unaware how to deal with such matters denied the artist landing on arrival in Antigua.
It seems like a refreshers course is needed for police and immigration officials when it comes to Interpol notices and how they should be dealt with.
There was absolutely no reason on the part of the C.I.O. to deny the artist entry.
It is time for the head of the Chief Immigration Officer to roll.
Two blunders close to each other.
The C of P is no better.
He apparently doesn’t know how matters are to be dealt with.
WHAT THE HELL…! …ONE WORLD: …ONE VIBE: …ONE ANTIGUA…? …NO SHOW ARTIST…?
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WHETHER A ‘…THREE TERMS NAME,’ OR SIMPLY A TERMINOLOGY, THE ARTIST ‘…NON-PERFORMANCE’ APPEARED:
(a) ‘…NOT TO HAVE BEEN A CASE OF ‘…NO SHOW.’
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COMPOUND STUPIDITY:
(b) …COULD BE ATTRIBUTED TO ‘…COMPOUND STUPIDITY: on
(c) …THE PART OF LAW ENFORCERS: and
(d) …FURTHER COMPOUNDED BY THE APPARENT ‘…POLICE INABILITY:’ in
(e) …ENSURING THE VENUE AND EVEN WERE SECURED THAT EVENT ORGANIZERS: had
(i) ‘… PERMITTED THE ENGAGEMENT SOME’… 25-UNIFORMED POLICE OFFICERS: for
(ii) …A PRE-ARRANGED FEE OF ‘…EC$35.00: for
(iii) …EACH OFFICER PER HOUR:
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WORK PERMIT FEE:
(iv) ‘…THOUGH NOT A COMMISSIONER’S CONCERN, OBTAINING A ‘…WORK PERMIT: for
(v) … THE NON-PERFORMING ARTIST: who
(a) ‘…ARRIVED TO DISCHARGE HIS ‘…CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS: for
(b) …HIS CONDITIONALLY-AGREED ‘…PERFORMING FEE OF SOME EC$50, 000: only to be
(c) …DENIED ENTRY THROUGH THE ‘…V. C. BIRD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (VCBIA): by
(d) …IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES: ironically, as reportedly advised
(e) …BY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, PASTOR EVERTON JEFFERS KPM: on the apparent
(f) …GRAVE MISUNDERSTANDING OF THE PURPOSE OF ‘…AN INTERPOL GREEN NOTICE.’
(g) …SADLY, RESULTING IN THE ARTIST’S ‘…NO ENTRY-DETENTION:’ at
(h) ‘…THE IMMIGRATION DETENTION CENTRE AT COLLIDGE: even when
(i) …ARTIST HAS ‘…VISIBLE MEANS OF SUPPORT – PRE-PAID EC$50, 000.’
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BENEFIT OF CITIZEN’S KNOWLEDGE
INTERPOL’S NOTICES:
(i) ‘…RED NOTICE: …FOR ARREST:
( Arrest Warrant issued: For known committed crimes in a jurisdiction and ‘Fugitive -At-Large):
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(ii) …BLUE: …IDENTIFYING LOCATION (Wherever travel): and
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(iii) …BLUE NOTICE: (Merely to inform Law enforcement of association/possible visit).
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LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF THE PURPOSES OF THESE NOTICES, COULD PROVE PROBLEMIC TO THE ‘…INNOCENT AND BONA FIDE TRAVELER/VISITOR.’
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UNLIKE ‘…DR. KEITH ROWLEY’S FIASCO,’ THE ARTIST’S DETENTION: could
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(a) ‘…NEVER BE BLAMED ON CHIEF IMMIGRATION OFFICER, KATRINA YEARWOOD.’
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INVARIABLY, ‘…IGNORANCE AND STUPIDITY: not only
(i) ‘…BRING TO THE INNOCENT, ADVERSITY: but also
(ii) …BREEDS CONTEMPT AND ANIMOSITY.’
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WHAT THE HELL…!
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ONE WORLD: ONE VIBE: ONE ANTIGUA: …PLENTY STUPIDITY: …PLENTY LITIGATION.’
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READ IT RIGHT HERE AT ANR:
‘…DR. KEITH ROWLEY’S EXPERIENCES – BEYOND THE BOUNDARIES OF STUPIDITY.’
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Who was the artist?