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 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 Parliamentary term.
Advocates Network, National Integrity Action and others have stated that the Bill can’t work and needs to take a different direction, with proper public education and addressing the issues of governance, structure and accountability. The entire system needs a revolution.
Join me your host Melanie Byfield as we navigate what seems like impassable potholes on Jamaica’s journey to becoming a republic, together.