supports violence against homosexuals.

And the Jamaican superstar is offering to make amends for any upset his comments on a British television show may have caused.

The controversy has already been seen as part of the reason why Shabba's show in Bermuda has been changed from the National Stadium in Devonshire to the BAA in Hamilton.

Gay rights campaigners complained that the concert should not be allowed on public property.

But promoter Mr. Choy Aming said that it was only part of the reason for a move to the BAA ground.

Mr. Aming said that problems would arise because Shabba would not be able to use the centre of the stadium.

There were also complaints from people living around the National Stadium, who were concerned about the noise the concert would generate.

Shabba has also come under fire in the United States after the comments on the UK Channel Four "The Word,'' in which he was asked to comment on the song "Boom Boom Bye Bye'' by fellow Jamaican reggae Buju Banton.

The song promotes the killing of homosexuals, and Shabba is reported as saying that Banton was "definitely right'' and "if you forfeit the laws of God Almighty, you deserve crucifixion.'' Since then he has had invitations to appear on "The Tonight Show'' and the Passadena Fun-d Fest withdrawn.

But Shabba is now trying to talk his way out of the mess. He has reached an agreement with the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation to produce and distribute an anti-gay bashing public service announcement.

GLAAD executive director in New York, Mr. Donald Suggs said: "He's going to try and get the message out to his audience that this kind of violence is wrong, and we think that's wonderful.'' In a statement in Billboard Magazine, Shabba said his remarks were misconstrued as advocating violence to gay men and lesbians.

He said: "I regret having made any such statements. My views were premised upon my support of Jamaican artists and their music, plus my childhood religious training.

"I must make it clear that I have not, and would never, suggest or approve of any act of violence against other human beings.'' The topic of homosexuality will be discussed tonight on the Human Rights weekly talk show on VSB Radio.

The programme "Gay Rights, Let's Talk'' will be moderated by Canon James Francis with special studio guests lawyer Ms Elizabeth Christopher and psychologist Mr. Michael Ashton.

Aired between 8-9 p.m. the show is inviting the public to air their views on 295-1450. PHOTO Shabba Ranks.