KINGSTON, Jamaica — Daryl Vaz, Jamaica’s Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, has firmly dismissed claims by reggae icon Buju Banton that hurricane relief supplies were stolen at the port. The allegations, which surfaced in a viral video, prompted an immediate investigation. Vaz shared the findings on X, stating that no evidence of missing or tampered goods was uncovered. The minister emphasized that the shipment arrived on Tuesday and was promptly cleared by customs, with items directly transferred from the aircraft to the receiving truck without any offsite storage. He also clarified that the shipment did not include stoves or Starlink devices, countering specific claims in the viral post. Vaz acknowledged historical issues with customs operations but stressed that each report of irregularity is thoroughly investigated. He shared a detailed list of the relief items to ensure transparency. Buju Banton’s video, which has garnered international media attention, accused port authorities of theft, citing a half-filled barrel as evidence. Other social media users echoed similar concerns, reporting missing or partially emptied containers.
‘Nothing was missing’: Vaz refutes Buju Banton’s claim of stolen hurricane relief items
