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 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 Churches, Institute of Law & Economics, Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement, among other civil society organizations and individuals, have asserted that the Parliamentary Cabinet/Westminster System of political governance is flawed, contributing to poor governance and the inability to address the economic challenges Jamaica faces.
Active engagement and inclusion of the public is a form of good governance. US States that have legalized recreational marijuana did so through a referendum, bringing in millions in tax revenue. A General Election is looming. Could the legalization of recreational marijuana be placed on the ballot and what could those tax dollars do for the economy?
Jamaica's journey to becoming a Republic is not only at a standstill - it is at a crossroads. Join me, your host Melanie Byfield, as we reason about where Jamaica's journey to becoming a Republic is really going.