Winehouse praised by tourism chief

St Lucia’s tourism chief has praised Amy Winehouse for bringing publicity to the Caribbean island.

Local media have closely covered the troubled singer’s presence since she arrived in December, accusing her of everything from tossing a drink on a tourist to throwing up at a breakfast buffet.

But Tourism Minister Allen Chastanet says every picture shows Winehouse smiling or interacting with the locals, and the overall impact has been positive.