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The Ministry of Culture and Community Development has expressed concern over an incident involving smoke bombs being set off at the Southern Academy for Performing Arts (SAPA) on Saturday.

A release from the Ministry yesterday confirmed that the bombs were set off on stage by a contestant of the Prime Minister's Best Village Trophy Competition's La Reine Rive Self-Expression and Talent Finals.

The Ministry noted the incident with urgency and stated that Red Cross and Ministry personnel on-site had immediately activated the requisite response to maintain the safety of all present.