The Court of Appeal has strongly condemned the Registrar General's handling of the Valley Boys Junkanoo registration saga, describing it as "beyond belief" that unauthorized individuals could hijack the name and legacy of a cultural institution without proper scrutiny.
The appeal raises "excellent prospects of success" and the proper interpretation of the NPO Act "should, in the interests of justice, be reviewed."
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 dismissing their bid for judicial review.
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 (NPO Act).
Author's summary: Court condemns Registrar General's handling of Valley Boys registration saga.