Dear Editor,

I wish to use this medium to publicly commend reggae artiste and promoter Tony Rebel for his continued production of Rebel Salute, which has fast become a preferred staple on Jamaica’s entertainment calendar.

At a time when it is becoming more and more crucial to promote Brand Jamaica through music and sport, this particular event undoubtedly showcases the best of what the country has to offer in reggae and dancehall.

What is most significant and commendable is that the promoter has ensured over the years that this is a clean event bereft of the usual slackness and antisocial behaviour that have sullied these particular genres. In this context, Rebel Salute deserves all the support it needs to take it to even higher heights.

As an aside, it is refreshing to see that there will be a “Herb Curb” which will positively extol the uses of ganja (cannabis sativa) in an environment where patrons will be able to light up their spliffs without being harassed or arrested by the long arm of the law.

Music can indeed help to soothe the hearts of the savage beasts among us when used constructively. Rebel Salute is indeed a reggae salute!

Lloyd B Smith, JP

lbsmith4@gmail.com