Belizean Soca Queen Ernestine Carballo has had her US Visa revoked. News went out this morning on the Wake Up Belize Morning show, and when we spoke to Ernestine today on the phone and she told us that the visa issue is just one part of it. She told us that it's the fault of LA and New York promoters who were negligent and circumvented the rules and regulations in the "entertainment business." She wouldn't discuss it further, but this is probably a reference to special visa provision for performers and entertainers who have concerts in the United States. These have to be strictly adhered to, or the performer will be stripped of his or her visa.

Ernestine – who is the winner of the 2103 and 2015 national song competition - was not prepared to give an interview today but told us she will speak to her manager and lawyer to set up an interview. We do know that artists such as her make their living touring in the United States, and transiting to the Caribbean through the United States so the loss of a VISA is crippling to their career.