Associated Press ST JOHN'S, Antigua (AP) _ Jamaican dance hall star Beenie Man was briefly detained by Antiguan authorities Sunday after performing at an opposition political rally. The Grammy-winning musician, who complained during his Saturday night performance that immigration authorities questioned him as he entered Antigua, was again questioned before he was allowed to board a flight and return to Jamaica.
Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Bennett said Beenie Man, whose real name is Anthony Moses Davis, was questioned "regarding his performance" and released without charges, but said he could not provide further details. During the Antiguan Labor Party rally, Beenie Man added a few lines to one of his popular songs about being hassled by Antiguan immigration authorities. Labor Party Chairman Gaston Browne said officials had wanted to know whether the singer had a work permit to perform at the concert. Browne said that Beenie Man was originally paid an undisclosed sum to perform, but he later returned the money because he did not have a permit. Beenie Man was recently cleared of tax evasion charges in Jamaica.
