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 17 - The Will of the People
The Joint Select Committee on The Constitution Amendment Republic Act, 2024 had their first meeting on January 15. Things are off to a bumpy start as plans are made to deliberate on provisions of the bill as well as inviting submissions from the people of Jamaica. "Without the people, there can be no government. The government must be, therefore an expression of the will of the people." (Marcus Mosiah Garvey)
I am your host Melanie Byfield. Join me as we continue to navigate Jamaica's road to becoming a republic, together.