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 • 24 episodes
The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican Politics
Latest Episodes
EPISODE 23 - PUSS AN DOG THEY GET TOGETHER
A Joint Select Committee meeting was held on April 2, 2025 but the words on many lips seems to be that Constitutional Reform is dead! Or is it? Join me, Melanie Byfield, as we look at whether a nine night needs to be held for...
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Episode 22 - Everything For The People, Everything By The People, And Nothing Without The People
To elect or not to elect a senator? That is the question - in addition to many more which were submitted to the Joint Select Committee by the public. Join me, your host Melanie Byfield, as we check out the real situatio...
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Episode 21 - The Road of Life is Rocky
The Joint Select Committee had impeachment on their mind during their February 26 and March 12 meetings - but did not have the mind to include the provision in the Bill for Parliamentarians.The Porsche still has 2 flat tires - the CCJ an...
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Episode 20 - We Know Where We're From
The Joint Select Committee held another meeting on February 19, asking how many generations should be able to claim Jamaican citizenship by descent? Join me, your host, Melanie Byfield, as we summarize this latest meeting and...
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Episode 19 - The Stone That The Builder Refuse
The Joint Select Committee held another meeting on February 6. Jamaican citizenship entered the discussion but the Opposition Leader didn't because he wasn't there. He's still on pause. The CCJ and The President are sti...
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