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.
The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican Politics
Episode 16 - You Can Fool Some People Sometimes
Historic! Malahoo Forte tables Bill to amend Constitution to replace King Charles with Jamaican president! But what’s the benefit of having the Supreme law taken out but leaving the highest court? And there is no consensus on the highest court - the Opposition Leader reminding the Government that one hand can't clap and without the support their, this process is going nowhere.
I am your host Melanie Byfield. Join me to discuss the newly tabled Bill as we continue to dodge the pot holes on Jamaica's bumpy road to becoming a republic, together.
Bill to Amend Constitution
Why is Jamaica Holding onto the Privy Council?
JAMP - The Accountability Imperative