Nassau, Bahamas -
In wake of the recent talent search
scam as reported by the local media and last year's Mad Talent Showcase
scam, the South Beach candidate for the Democratic National Alliance
(DNA) and locally acclaimed musician, Sammie Poitier called for a meeting
with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture and the Bahamas Musicians
and Entertainers Union to form policies and regulations to govern and
protect the entertainment industry in The Bahamas.
The DNA recognizes that the Union
was established to represent Bahamian musicians and entertainers. However,
considering that we are such a small nation, the Union has become somewhat
of an agency or booking agent for local bands and artists.