Starcom Network’s Decision to part ways with long-standing programme manager Ronnie Clarke had nothing to do with the controversial song he sang during this year’s Crop Over Festival, the media house stated in a release yesterday.
Starcom, based at River Road, St Michael, said Clarke was dismissed due to the performance of his role in the organisation.
“Starcom Network places on the public record that, following the conclusion of a formal disciplinary process, it has ended its relationship with its programme manager Ronald Clarke, effective November 7, 2025.
“The disciplinary process was engaged with Mr Clarke in pursuance of the company’s internal protocols, national labour laws and conducted by lawyers on both sides. We acknowledge the public’s interest surrounding a calypso performed by Mr Clarke during this year’s competition, but make it clear that the decision to end its relationship was in respect of matters of concern relating to Mr Clarke’s performance of his role in the organisation.”
It thanked Clarke for his 25 years of service and acknowledged the contributions he made during his tenure.
Last Friday, Clarke took to social media and announced his separation from the
company but said he was preparing to take the matter to court.
He also revealed his intention to go to the Labour Department yesterday.
Clarke, who had been on paid leave since August 15, said he was informed of the decision to terminate his employment during a meeting “Well, it’s not an issue for me because I’m right. I’m 100 per cent right. I appeared on the Marcia Weekes Show as a calypsonian and Starcom Network says I appeared as the programme manager,” he said then.
Clarke, who is also a calypsonian with the stage name De Announcer, has been appearing in the Pic O De Crop competition since 2005. He was a finalist nine times – ten as a semi-finalist – and had his highest placing this year when he finished third, performing the controversial National Carol Festival.
Over the weekend he posted another notice announcing a march on Saturday where he promised to reveal certain information. (MB/PR)
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