Reggae icon Buju Banton has intensified his accusations regarding the alleged theft of hurricane relief supplies at a port, directly targeting Transport Minister Daryl Vaz. Banton claims that Vaz is attempting to discredit him after the minister dismissed the allegations on Thursday. In a video shared earlier this week, Banton presented a photo of a half-filled barrel as evidence, asserting that containers of aid for disaster victims had been pilfered. Vaz, however, countered these claims, stating that an investigation revealed no missing or tampered goods. According to Vaz, the shipment arrived on Tuesday and was promptly cleared by customs, with items moving directly from the aircraft to the receiving truck without any offsite storage. He emphasized that the pallets were sealed and cross-checked against the sender’s list, asserting, “Nothing was missing or disturbed.” Banton, in a subsequent post, disputed Vaz’s account, alleging that the goods were taken to an area out of his team’s sight and that seals were broken. He accused the minister of lacking accountability and attempting to shame him for speaking out. Banton also highlighted systemic issues, citing comments from others who had experienced similar problems. Vaz responded by offering to share video footage and the cargo manifest, urging Banton to specify the missing items for further investigation. The exchange has sparked a public debate over transparency and accountability in disaster relief efforts.