Vincentian Prime Minister Dines With Vybz Kartel

Jamaican dancehall artiste and self-proclaimed “world boss” Vybz Kartel is in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. One week after his release from prison on July 31, 2024, Kartel revealed during an interview with TVJ that he had been diagnosed with Graves’ disease. He disclosed that he was considering St. Vincent and the Grenadines for treatment. Kartel told the interviewer, “Well, they said it’s called Graves’ disease, but we’re not ready for the grave. So, we’ll just call it hyperthyroidism. A matter of fact, it’s not only treatable, it curable.” He also disclosed that he would like to become an advocate for raising awareness of Graves’ disease. It is an immune system condition that affects the thyroid gland, causing the body to make too much thyroid hormone. This condition is called hyperthyroidism and is said to be more common in women and people over 30. Vybz Kartel arrived in St. Vincent via private jet on Friday, August 16, accompanied by his fiancé and fellow Jamaican and former West Indies cricketer Marlon Samuels. His arrival in St. Vincent has garnered lots of social media attention, much of which Kartel himself instigated. Among the many photos and videos shared online have been images...