Popular dancehall entertainers Vybz Kartel (left) and Mavado exit Jamaica House yesterday following an emergency meeting with three Cabinet ministers and members of the Peace Management Initiative. The meeting was called in an attempt to quell a bitter and violent feud — which has consumed much of the country, including school children – between factions aligned to the two entertainers – Gully Side in the case of Mavado and Gaza which is headed by Kartel.

At yesterday’s meeting, the two, who claimed there was no animosity between them and that the rivalry was sparked by over-exuberant fans, pledged to quell the tensions. The meeting also worked out a five-point plan that will see both artistes participating in a peace treat and concert; a ‘paint-out’ day to remove Gaza/Gully graffiti from walls in communities and schools across the island; the creation of t-shirts bearing the image of both artistes, and doing a collaboration single.

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