Valley Boys Name Hijacking: Court Condemns Registrar General
The Court of Appeal has strongly criticized the Registrar General's handling of the Valley Boys Junkanoo registration saga.
The court described it as "beyond belief" that unauthorized individuals could hijack the name and legacy of a cultural institution without proper scrutiny.
The appellate panel granted leave for the long-time leadership of the World Famous Valley Boys, headed by Brian Adderley, to challenge a Supreme Court decision.
The justices noted that the lower court failed to appreciate the seriousness of the issues raised and the public importance of clarifying the Non-Profit Organisations Act, 2019.
The court concluded that the appeal has "excellent prospects of success" and that the proper interpretation of the NPO Act should be reviewed in the interests of justice.
Author's summary: Court criticizes Registrar General's handling of Valley Boys registration saga.