The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican Politics
This is an exciting time in Jamaican history right now. Jamaica wants to become a republic!
In each episode, The Real Situation gives you a taste of Jamaican politics, reasoning out the past, present and what lies ahead as we travel the road to becoming a republic, together.
Podcasting since 2024 • 29 episodes
The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican Politics
Latest Episodes
Episode 28 - Baby Baby We've Got A Date
Baby baby we’ve got a date. Got 2 actually. Nomination Day - August 18 and the General Election on September 3.The Constitutional Reform Bill might be near death, but the election campaigning is very much alive.Join me...
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Episode 28
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29:25
Episode 27 - It Takes A Revolution To Make A Decision
Happy Independence Day!After 63 years of political independence Jamaica is once again on the road to becoming a republic.But, the Bill is in limbo - possibly dead! Election time is near and so is the end of the current Parli...
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Episode 27
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30:44
Episode 26 - In This Great Future, You Can't Forget Your Past
“I would rather die upon yonder gallows than live in slavery”. Those are the words of Samuel Sharpe, National Hero of Jamaica whose Baptist War contributed to the abolition of slavery.Join me, your host Melanie Byfield, as we...
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Episode 26
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Episode 25 - Excuse Me While I Light My Spliff
In a Submission on the proposed Bill to amend the Constitution, Professor Hamilton, the Advocates Network, Jamaica Council of Chur...
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Episode 25
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43:10
Episode 24 - Are You Satisfied With The Life You're Living
The review of The Constitution (Amendment) (Republic) Bill, 2024 by the Joint Select Committee (together with the political grandstanding and lecturing) are coming to an end. What's next - the Committee has prepared a draft report but is ...
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Episode 24
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