The Barbados police have turned down a request to provide security at a stage show in Bridgetown because its objecting to the slated performance of Jamaican dancehall artistes Vybz Kartel and Mavadao.

David Mavado Brooks and Adijah Vybz Kartel Palmer have just ended a protracted rift referred to as the Gully/Gaza feud.

According to the Caribbean Media Corporation, that feud has now spread to Barbados.

The DJs are being blamed for the behaviour of Barbadian youths who are being influenced by their songs.

Police Commissioner Darwin Dottin says hes against bringing the artistes to Barbados and is urging the promoters to rethink the idea of staging the show.

However, the show promoter, Jack Farrell, has insisted that the show will go on and has hired private security, including former police officers.

According to him, there is a negative side to the Gully/Gaza matter.

However, he says the concert slated for March 27, was planned on the request of independent MP Hamilton Lashley to show reconciliation.

According to Mr Farrell, the DJs are being brought on one stage to demonstrate to the youth that as supporters they are taking the rivalry too far.

Meanwhile, Barbados Education Minister Ronald Jones says the artistes would do well to remain in Jamaica.

He also described the heavy rotation of Jamaican dancehall artistes performing in Barbados as an overkill thats doing more harm than good.

Late last year, the Jamaican Government had to intervene in the Gully/Gaza feud to contain its widespread impact including violence among students