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Beenie Man Sparks Outrage Over Trinidad's Beloved Doubles

2/6/2025

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Jamaican dancehall star Beenie Man stirred controversy by dismissing Trinidad's beloved doubles, claiming even a dog turned it down. In response, Trinidad's Foreign Minister Dr. Amery Browne took to Facebook, sharing a photo of himself savoring the dish. The backlash was swift, with many Trinidadians labeling Beenie Man's remarks as disrespectful and ungrateful.

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Jamaican dancehall star Beenie Man stirred controversy by dismissing Trinidad's beloved doubles, claiming even a dog turned it down. In response, Trinidad's Foreign Minister Dr. Amery Browne took to Facebook, sharing a photo of himself savoring the dish. The backlash was swift, with many Trinidadians labeling Beenie Man's remarks as disrespectful and ungrateful.