Jamaica’s PM tells William and Kate his country is "moving on” to become Republic - BBC News

[@dshellamusic4064]

The Queen is head of state for Jamaica, yet Jamaicans need a visa to visit the United Kingdom, that makes no sense ,I agree with them moving on .

[@audi6329]

The visa system was implemented because Jamaicans were braking the rules.

[@aeliusromanus9338]

Visiting or moving to the UK?

[@curiositycloset2359]

You guys haven't really thought this through.

[@fabiennemitchell2371]

@@audi6329 Exactly, most Carribbean Islanders (of the Commonwealth) do not need visas to come to the UK.

[@jordanjordannis2258]

@@audi6329 What rules were they 'braking'? Coming to your country in the Windrush generation, building up your country AGAIN and suffering for it with broken promises? Delete this comment

[@sp3lllz]

I’m in full support of this every Jamaican I have ever met has been one of the nicest people around wish them all the best. They deserve full republic status!

[@kidgaminggaming5731]

LMFAO bro go on that island and live in it it's literally the murder capital of the world

[@cadizcobn1573]

Yes please. GTFO

[@stefan359t]

Yeah me too. Those who can have already left and come to uk! Let’s pray they can make it work for every Jamaican not just the rich!

[@jobbyomoron8478]

Apart from the drug dealers and gang members in this country.

[@Officialnrb]

How do you feel republic status will tangibly improve the lives of average Jamaicans?

[@mrs.g2147]

Best wishes Jamaica! 👏🇯🇲

[@sharongillesp]

Along with a multibillion reparation.

[@tonyasmithe]

We going need it .

[@PureWhiteWolf]

@@sharongillesp Lol 😆

[@silveriver9]

A great future ahead for Jamaica.

[@guff9567]

Marcus Garvey was a financial con artist. Perhaps you prefer him to run Jamaica?

[@happyjonn9242]

Kingston is poor with a very high murder rate. what a great future ahead of Jamaica

[@rodochrous]

@Top News spam

[@curiositycloset2359]

If Jamaicans can trust their leader enough to give them absolute power over them, then great. I kind of have a feeling, the Jamaican executive, isn't the best people to be giving absolute power to.

[@curtisbrownn1425]

@@Chosenite exactly so.

[@snowvon7160]

Good for him!! I wish all peace for Jamaica ✌️

[@6ixmanfully]

Peace? Lol

[@sharongillesp]

Along with a multibillion reparation package.

[@MsCherol]

I am Jamaican, and I have never been soooo proud of my country as I am today 😊....BIG UP Jamaica, well done✊

[@davidscott3726]

U know this is just mere empty statements??

[@sharongillesp]

Along with a multibillion reparation package.

[@evelynsalter7987]

@@sharongillesp no way.

[@pendulummoments7686]

Do you still have those same sentiments today since we'll be mourning for 12 days for the women we want to"remove" all smoke and mirrors smh

[@pendulummoments7686]

@@davidscott3726 thank you!! And it really shows today that that was all lies. He has no power

[@stevebrook1323]

Well done and good luck Jamaica from the UK!

[@guff9567]

You a friend of the KKK?

[@whatsgoinon5516]

Get those reparations ready 😁

[@CoolDude246-S]

@@whatsgoinon5516 Lol you gonna make us?

[@Officialnrb]

So begins the descent in into the third world like their African brothers

[@dianequelch3771]

Do you think they treated these to very well then

[@Raven74947]

Go Jamaica, that's awesome.

[@QueenBDreamwalker]

Strong Statement well placed "We're moving on." 👣👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💜🌎

[@misterlexx2721]

This populist Holness boy should have Jamaica "move on" from a high murder rate, one of the worst in the world. Also "move on" from a worthless Jamaican currency! I hope no more scholarships in Canada and UK for them, no more financial aid. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@sharongillesp]

Along with a multibillion reparation package.

[@bailee7696]

@@sharongillesp no. Just an excuse for a handout

[@philipdurling1964]

Wishing our Jamaican friends all the very best in their future endeavors.

[@georgeolson7169]

Canada should do the same.

[@fabiennemitchell2371]

The Jamaican PM did not have to embarrass his guests. There are protocols that are normally followed.

[@michaelsamuel9917]

@@fabiennemitchell2371 I agree he's trying to appear "tough" on the matter but I'm not fully convinced he's really serious. Imagine if Harry and his wife was doing this I suspect they would've gotten a much better reception?

[@fabiennemitchell2371]

@@michaelsamuel9917 Royal Harry and wife would have had an extremely warm reception, and it would have been them visiting the commonwealth.

[@SonsofThunder1234]

I just want the Commonwealth abolished altogether. I don't want UK tied in some ways to these other Commonwealth countries.

[@cmm867]

I love this PM's courage!

[@TheBeatlesarekings]

Needlessly embarrassing foreign officials publicly when you’re the host is anything but courageous.

[@DoubleA115]

You know what they say ' N_____ talk shit (and when it all goes 'Pete Tong') and then abandon ship!

[@sandrawalker8839]

Mia Mottley's of Barbados strong leadership has paved the way Britain is very glad to get rid of it former colonies We all know political independence is a farce as all these former colonies and satellites have to do the bidding of the Western powers when voting at UN etc This also applies to Russian satellites too Sovereign independence is a farce

[@hadror13]

Political opportunism and populism 👎

[@mags1188]

Absolutely ,how very Rude

[@StarLight-sl9ok]

Well done Jamaica 🙌👏 ❤️🇯🇲

[@guff9567]

A land which prefers to out a financial con artist on their currency

[@sharongillesp]

Along with a multibillion reparation package.

[@itsme-gn8tg]

Much respect to Jamaica, time to leave the past behind and move on from the social elites. This day and age no country needs a monarchy.

[@charlesswitzer8378]

@Aiden Cox No need to waste energy on the brainless. It's "trendy" and woke to want to upend the system---as if removing a constitutional monarch would do a damned thing to cure a country's problems. But anyway.

[@Raven74947]

@Aiden Cox the only difference between a monarchy and a dictatorship is how the ruler came to power. Otherwise they are essentially the same. One ruler who gets to tell everyone what to do. North Korea is basically the beginning of a monarchy.

[@lindastorey4441]

@@Raven74947 Don’t talk stupid !! The Head of State has NO political powers AT ALL We have a DEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED GOVERNMENT voted by the people !!?😂🤣😂🤣🤦‍♀️

[@Raven74947]

@@lindastorey4441 I'm aware of what a constitutional monarchy is, which is why I didn't use the word constitutional.

[@DingleDangle66]

So you would be better off with way more corruption? How can people like you be this stupid?

[@woohoohaha7607]

This presenter at the start said Jamaica isn't an independent country that is false it is an independent country it just happens to be in the commonwealth which thankfully they want to leave love it from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪🇪🇺

[@sadenbrick]

No different, it's still owned by bank of England.

[@kxmalahov]

@@sadenbrick it will change, in near future......help bank of China, bank of Russia, bankS of ARABIC world. process has begun!!!

[@chucknade4507]

@@kxmalahov Damn son, they make some strong Vodka in Russia.

[@woohoohaha7607]

@Knoble Blacks TV We🇮🇪 left the commonwealth in 1949 🐎💩🇬🇧

[@woohoohaha7607]

@Knoble Blacks TV Cool runnings 🤭

[@CyanideSunshines]

About time!! This is brilliant. As a brit I'm all for this! This makes me so happy for Jamaicans ❤

[@katec6095]

It makes me sad because now the greedy and corrupt polity don’t have to answer to anyone

[@tweetyslife253]

Both Brits and the commonwealth nations do not know the indepth of this situation. Even through the Caribbean countries are poor, they still had to pay to the U.K. , yes the U.K. Does give donations in form of materials to hospitals sometimes, but the Hugh amount coming out of the country could contribute to a better community. Also, the U.K. Is he only big nation in the world where lots f counties depend on it, yet these countries are not free to ever visit or right to work there. In the 60's it was opened to the commonwealth to comevand work. When these people arrived they were told they were black British. In the 90's lots receive letter stating that they needed to get their status known because they are not citizens. Most ignore and do not believe. Around 1995, lots of Brits complaining that they are too much black and Caribbean people. Sole people started telling authorities that they are lots of Jamaicans, Barbadians undocumented. Mist was arrested and put in jail, even being deported thus knowing as criminals because their grandparents did not believe that they were Brits and did just like the Brits. There were a time that their were so much undocumented people that the politics started to tell the people the reason for your suffering and you can't find job, it's because of these migrants. They'd not told the people that some of these people are born in the U.K., never step food in the Caribbean but did not have the nationality because one or more of their parent is not U.K. Born. When it comes to Caribbean people, birth rights do not give them freedom. It's funny because I did nit think about these things until my best friend who is white said to me years ago, that she was not born in the U.K., yet she's still treated better than the windrush people. By the way she did not like the work windrush and explain me why it has being called that. You know, it taken little, just be fair with people and you can change the world. Acknowledge the truth. Do you guys knewthat they were another deportation of windrush people just before William's visits and ithas being postponed. I bet you in two to three weeks it will take place. Isn't this problematic ? Imagine a person who never put foot on a land , but is deported because if his grandparents , us this right? The monarchy us well admired and it could be forever, just by thinking, wanting , doing, wishing the same thing and treatment for everyone. If you're a criminal, you're a criminal no matter your background.

[@CyanideSunshines]

@@tweetyslife253 just because I'm white, it doesn't mean I'm ignorant of history. I'm also not biased and am aware of all the good Britain has done as well as the bad. If Jamaica doesn't want to be part of the commonwealth, it has every right to leave.

[@evelynsalter7987]

@@tweetyslife253 ig carribean people are not allowed to come to Britain why are there so many here. Who do

[@Lando-kx6so]

If Britain let us travel visa free and did more investment in our country & overall infrastructure we wouldn't be getting rid of the queen

[@virtual30]

THIS!

[@danieljwebb]

I agree that it’s a shame that the commonwealth fails to have free trade and movement between member states. But either way we could do that without it being an institution based on unelected royals

[@colors6692]

So you lot can all flood into Uk!

[@joshuajones5949]

Who gaves a fuck we are at war

[@graveperil2169]

Britain is not the Queen you got independence you are on your own the Queen is just a ribbon cutter

[@Witheredgoogie]

Good for Jamaica.

[@maryj.dickenson572]

I doubt very much that the PMs words about "moving on" were unexpected. The Cambridges' response was completely expected; respectful. Don't create a scene when there is none! Its up to Jamaicans to decide how they want their country to be governed. All the best to them.

[@melis6294]

Of course because they are instructed to be puppets and to not show emotion or have opinions.

[@happyjonn9242]

i won't let my people become a republic

[@pattycake9183]

They have been independent for 60 years and the UK doesn't govern them.

[@philipdurling1964]

Well said

[@shardae5219]

This is true. They would have been informed before they arrived.

[@joycevose5815]

Harry made several statements last year on colonialism and dealing with the issue, but he was criticized, maybe the RF needs to go back and listen to what he said

[@KevinXD]

He said he wanted privacy then went on loads of shows for $$ I wouldnt take anything he says seriously, he's practically owned by Netflix.

[@graveperil2169]

Harry just needs to shut up and enjoy his self imposed exile

[@mags1188]

The Royal Family does not need to listen to a Traitor ,

[@makeitmakesense2616]

That part

[@sonialelii9038]

Harry says a lot of things, like how he has PTSD everytime he hears a click of a camera. Then he comes to the US and he has met a camera he didn't like.

[@alanaw27]

This has been talked about for a while. If a referendum is held in the future and the people of Jamaica want this it will happen. It will be decided by the people themselves. Even if they decide to become independent and have an elected Head of State they can still stay in the Commonwealth group of nations. This is a group of large and small nations which support each other in trade, education , culture and give aid to each other in crisis. eg. Fiji got Commonwealth aid after the recent earthquake and tsunami. There are over 50 countries involved worldwide and there are countries wishing to join so it is expanding. The Queen is the Head of the Commonwealth and helped set it up early in her reign. When she steps down, Prince Charles has been chosen by the members to become Head.

[@britanniafirst1254]

The people of Barbados weren’t given the opportunity to choose, they were told by their left wing woke masters. Jamaica will go the same un democratic way.

[@misterlexx2721]

@@britanniafirst1254 No. The Jamaican constitution says 2/3 majority parliamentary vote PLUS referendum.

[@britanniafirst1254]

@@misterlexx2721 I bet that doesn’t happen, too much dirty money involved.

[@helloxonsfan]

alanaw27 ... *Nice post & very accurately stated. Just one small thing to point out to those who don't know or are unsure. Jamaica, like all other Commonwealth countries, is **_ALREADY_** a free & **_independent, sovereign_** nation. It's merely shifting its **_type_** of government from a constitutional monarchy to a republican form of government. In other words, it's opting to change its unelected, "ceremonial" head of state to an elected one. It's similar to what several Commonwealth nations have also done.* 👍 👍 👍

[@lindastorey4441]

@@helloxonsfan Well said and correct apart from they will have a President . Examples of some really stable republics Russia,China ,North Korea ,Central African Republic, Venezuela ,Columbia Even The US is sadly politically ripping itself apart .Something to be said for a Constitutional unelected Head of state with a democratically elected Parliament?

[@hanankhadar3166]

Best wishes for jamaician lovely people . We love u much love from Africa stay strong. There is nothing wrong to demand freedom.

[@annoyedaussie3942]

Lol they have freedom.

[@thepoormangunchannel2411]

@@annoyedaussie3942 How do we have freedom from British rule? We have gotten a false sense of independence on August 6, 1962.

[@annoyedaussie3942]

@@thepoormangunchannel2411 I am Australian and our recognized head of state the governor general is the same as Jamaica unless you are telling me the Queen chooses them and can assure you that our government operates completely independently from the privy council in England which is just for England and or UK. Maybe you say hypothetically the Queen could veto a law, technically that's probably the case but it having happened probably exactly 0 times then you are free. I don't have much opinion on whether it's a good idea for Jamaica to change the head of state but have a strong opinion don't have a head of state that is also head of government. Don't know this PM but if that's his plan then stick with him not having absolute power and being answerable as head of government to the head of state, your governor general representing the queen of Jamaica.

[@annoyedaussie3942]

@@thepoormangunchannel2411 Hey I just searched Wikipedia and it states that all PM's have been "Republican" since 1972, I was born in 1973 so that's 50 years isn't it and never had a referendum, the will of the people can remove the Queen of Jamaica at any time but seems like your politicians are cowards. If you support a democratic republic in the true sense well you've had 50 years to vote on it but decided not to. In Australia we had a referendum on the matter in 1997 and I personally voted in favour but now I become a bit of a monarchist because I don't trust my politicians that much and can always change it at any point in time should the Queen of Australia actually do some bad thing rather than leaving us alone to govern ourselves.

[@DingleDangle66]

@@annoyedaussie3942 Pro-Republicans really are stupid. They don’t seem to realise that a republic would be full of total corruption.

[@walkingonthewordofgod5094]

Well done Jamaica 🇯🇲 we are moving forward!!! God bless our country Jamaica land we love 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏

[@coolcat6103]

Amen!! Sooo happy for you all and the outpouring of love for Jamaica and her people from Britain….. the REAL brits is massive. The royals may not be sorry for pillaging your country but we are, extremely sorry! May God bless Jamaica

[@misterlexx2721]

Go back to Jamaica right now! You come to Canada for a better life and Canada is also headed by the Queen. I am a Jamaican also who Chose Canada as my home because of the currupt Jamaican Government that ruined the country and have the people living in poverty and high murder rate! Go back! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@jp3630]

@Mr Lex And then you wonder why you’re hated. LOL. Canada lowering its standards let in low IQ anti-black haters like you.

[@sharongillesp]

Along with a multibillion reparation package.

[@dianebungert3514]

Who will protect this country from dictators????

[@mathewowens767]

That is the question I wonder like wat going on happening in Ukraine.

[@heaven9378]

And you really think Britain is the saviour from dictators, how is colonial rule not dictatorship, it's a sincere question I am not saying there is no dictatorship in the Caribbean islands but how is colonial rule not a dictatorship in and of itself, how is being donor and aid dependent not a modern system of feudalism?

[@kidgaminggaming5731]

@@heaven9378 ungrateful rat wanna see what life is like under a French colony in the Caribbean with heavy restrictions EVERYWHERE that wouldn't even allow for something like what Jamaica and Barbados did to do? Lol spoiled kids whining cause they don't know what they have until you lose it

[@kevingrant5695]

The prime Minister is not the people and the people need the monarchy and great tie between Jamaica and Great Britain 🇯🇲🇬🇧 United we stand 🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️⭐👑

[@ooharief]

Sending support and love for jaimaca from Indonesia ❤

[@robertidenya1432]

Someone comes to your house and takes it over and when you tell them you want your house back it becomes disrespectful, where is the logic in that?

[@nubianqueen4375]

Superiority dear

[@SachiraBhanu]

If you welcome someone to embrace them in front of everyone, you should have tell them not to come in the first place.

[@nubianqueen4375]

@@SachiraBhanu in this case, they were never invited and were never embraced and the msg was clear that they were not welcomed

[@CrawfordGrimaldi]

Your logic is flawed

[@robertidenya1432]

@@CrawfordGrimaldi how so?

[@horatiobarnes8608]

I have never seen Kate looking more happy it seems like she cannot get enough of Jamaica ,it is damn beautiful island with wonderful people .

[@avnistar2703]

It's a fake smile for the paparazzi. She wants to show she loves the Caribbean so her and her family can continue to exploit it. She barely shakes the hands of black people and is disgusted when they offer her hand. She's racist and corrupt

[@grahamturner1290]

All the best to Jamaica!

[@sharongillesp]

Along with a multibillion reparation package.

[@MomentumMasterRosh]

I don’t see any real benefits coming from having a monarch. It’s time to move on, let us work on ourselves and do what’s in the best interest of ourselves. We have everything we need to change and develop our nation.

[@Tribuneoftheplebs]

Lmao love it. They need to be told to their faces that the idea of monarchy in 2022 is absolutely embarassing not just for them but the image of the British people globally.

[@virtual30]

THAT!!!!

[@anangrycat86]

So you want a politician to be head of state and not a neutral? You sound like a communist, monarchies work, deal with it.

[@tommo4428]

@@anangrycat86 well said my friend well said 👍

[@mags1188]

Disgusting way to treat visitors , I hope Prince William and Kate never have to go back there . All the white rich people spending their money there ,they don't mind that do they ,

[@tommo4428]

The only thing Jamaica has going for them is some fu#£1ng good weed... Better than this sh1t I'm smoking 😂😬

[@julianopessan659]

How rude!

[@mathewowens767]

Nonsense

[@DOOMMAKEDONIA]

Bravo 👏🏻 support from Macedonia 🇲🇰🇯🇲

[@AARONJW84]

Yay! Go Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@Mali-D1]

Absolutely and unnecessarily rude of the Jamaican PM.

[@vcwloves9864]

This just goes to show you that the time for monarchies has long passed. Harry, Barbados, now Jamaica! Not to mention former Princesses Ayako and Mako!

[@cadizcobn1573]

Time of monarchy has long time passed but Harry can't stop using his title whenever he can... weird isn't it? Let's not talk about how wife

[@PureWhiteWolf]

Yet! The most Democratic countries, are countries with Democratic monarchy.

[@lindarose9609]

How low can you go? The prime minister exceeded the maximum.

[@DJHypro]

The more we move away from Britain is the worst the country gets. 😢

[@MyNewYorkCity.]

The same that was done to Haiti and is still happening.remove all the snakes and the country will thrive 💯

[@graveperil2169]

dont worry your president will be nicely paid by china

[@dominicpersaud1155]

Free your self from mental slavery

[@hadror13]

@@MyNewYorkCity. Haiti is thriving?

[@honeybunch6473]

They say free yourself from slave mentality but if you remain stuck for 70 years thinking you're still a slave you are not free. The world must move on, and so must you. I wish you all the best ❤

[@lalainenash2006]

Jamaica PM announcing his intention in William's face in front of the camera is such a big blow to the monarchy. It makes you wonder, what are these two royals doing in Jamaica when they are obviously not being wanted to be there? I hope William realizes the value of what his brother Harry, who is more popular outside England, can contribute together with his half-black American wife, Meghan, to his monarchy.

[@curtisbrownn1425]

This was not the ideal time and platform to made that speech, I believe this is straight up embarrasment to Duke and Duchess ,trust me don't expect things to be much better for Jamaica. .....hail the Queen.

[@mathewowens767]

Nonsense

[@JAEGATS]

Hail the Queen? Lmao u clown

[@kimxchino6596]

Jamaica is the new Haiti when their president is put in

[@BERTO3127]

Bravo Jamaican 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@keithmatthews718]

As a Jamaican, I'm very proud to hear that Jamaica is moving on...but I can't help to wonder if it were Prince Harry and Meghan showing up would they have received the same platter? I truly think not.

[@francemoscow9520]

Jamaicans dead now moving on when it not working kmft

[@rashelelashley]

@Alma Ramos Need Harry for what? Because he has a black wife? Race was never the issue, character was and Harry and his wife are two waste of time! If Jamaica wants to move on that is their right, but it won't stop their hundreds of murders everyday so whatever!

[@CP-tq3hu]

Sorry Keith Matthews but Prince Harry and Meghan are not working royals anymore, they don't represent the Queen.

[@misterlexx2721]

Nothing to be proud of! Jamaica will still be a 3rd world country, high crime rate plus a worthless currency! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦. I was born and raised there by the way.

[@pearljames5433]

@@rashelelashley I agree Rashele. Jamaicans are giving a very confused message. They wants an apology for slavery yet they speak negatively about william as if he is personally responsible and positively about harry, even though they are cut from the same cloth. Have they caught meghan markle's bug to tell lies ? or is something else is going on.

[@vito_reacts]

Yes. I fully agree 100% let Jamaica become a Republic!!! Keep Andre in Power as long as we can.

[@travelinghuntress5725]

Good on ya, Jamaica! I support your you!

[@dodgeewanker2179]

The UK should move on from giving Jamaica aid

[@doreenmorgan7000]

As far as I know we get no aid from the UK

[@dodgeewanker2179]

@@doreenmorgan7000 it varies from year to year, 2017 Jamaica received about 60 million pounds in aid as an example

[@kimxchino6596]

@@doreenmorgan7000 we do but ask your favorite politician what they do with it

[@misterlexx2721]

@@doreenmorgan7000 I am a Jamaican living in Canada and yes the island gets aid from the UK and Canada. Also, the Common wealth needs to stop giving Common Wealth scholarships to Jamaicans. Ungrateful bunch! 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

[@tauceti8060]

@@misterlexx2721 So what

[@shalomemighty7306]

He didn't even allow them to sit down. I felt like he has given them a good telling off. I am Jamaican and I really feel sorry for them. Je could have let them sit down before he fired them. It was very humiliating. I am sure Kate probably cried after. This clip has been shown all over the world where they are making mockery of Kate and William.

[@latoyac3250]

And I’m happy it’s all over the world, the pain of our past is also all over the world as well. What is the benefit for this arrangement? NONE! I am very much PROUD of our prime minister 👏🏻.

[@fabiennemitchell2371]

@@latoyac3250 Your PM should behave with the dignity of a PM and not embarrass his guests. There are protocols that are followed for this type of announcement.

[@sewsilky]

I live in the 🇬🇧 UK in my 66 years l have never seen or heard of any charitable services organisation sending hospital aquipment books or give help to Jamaica 🇯🇲 🤔 very mean twisted royalty

[@rashelelashley]

That is because the PM has no class and William and Kate were clearly embarrassed because of his lack of decency!

[@darrengrant3147]

Who the fuck is Kate and William? Just some royals from a country that plays no active progressive role in Jamaica's running. JAMAICA IS MOVING ON!

[@Ed-zv8ot]

I'm English and I think the Jamaican PM is totally right

[@Ed-zv8ot]

@@jiutajiupili1658 I never knew that! 🤯

[@BandsGiddy]

You're not a free country if you have to tell your visitors you're a free country

[@kevingrant5695]

They will vote him out 🇯🇲🇬🇧 Stronger together

[@clarifyingquestions]

Nice!!

[@mathewowens767]

NONSENSE

[@davidkanizsai9914]

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but as much as I know the Queen being Head of State in Jamaica was nothing more than a formality. It didn't affect any actual thing, so making an end for it doesn't really change anything in the everyday life of Jamaica.

[@jakestroll6518]

It's the crass symbolism of the family responsible for enslaving your ancestors and getting wealthier off their blood and sweat daring to call themselves your monarchs. It shouldn't be that hard to see this

[@justinaskulakauskas2937]

@@jakestroll6518 how UK is benefiting from Jamaica right now…?

[@annoyedaussie3942]

It could , depends what type of Republic they choose, currently the head of state is the governor general representing the queen and the head of government is the prime minister just like all other commonwealth countries that still retain the Queen of Jamaica in this case to be the head of state. If a Republic is chosen along the lines of China, Russia, US, Venezuela etc. where the head of state is also the head of government and therefore no oversight the risk of dictatorship is far higher.

[@deborah85728]

Is Jamaica still going to millions of pounds in aid when the Queen is no longer head of state ?

[@brobro6783]

@@justinaskulakauskas2937 UK steal from Jamaica 🤡

[@wendyhall8182]

Jamaica has been independent for 60 years, they're just part of the commonwealth which I believe is a voluntary membership, any member country can with draw from this when ever they wish. The decision is for their people to make. I think eventually all members will leave when they're ready.

[@smithsamuel9178]

Hello Wendy 👋 how are you doing?

[@XxDAOGJAYYxX]

@Talk to Frank stfu how has England been of help

[@SonsofThunder1234]

The sooner they leave, the better and Best of Luck to them all.

[@bathwater3196]

@@XxDAOGJAYYxX You know nothing, the UK send 66 million of debt relief to Jamaica and 1 million of training and other support to improve debt management. Before you tell others to shut up perhaps you should know about the subject matter before talking...

[@lancelotwilson5761]

You can't be colonially yoked to your oppressor and be independent . What JA achieved in 1962 was a compromised/flag independence.

[@amorosogombe9650]

I hate all this anti-British sentiment in parts of the commonwealth.

[@markhirstwood4190]

It's specifically anti-English sentiment, unfortunately. English are North Sea people, from Denmark, nearly 1,600 years ago. British are 'Celts' (not English), such as Cornish, Welsh, Scottish and Irish. You have to understand this first then you can see through the anti-Anglo moods that get pushed...

[@amorosogombe9650]

@@markhirstwood4190 Having lived in England and Wales for a good 9 of my years on earth, I understand, but I hate it. Look. Bad shit happened during the empire to her coloured children. No question. But bad shit is par for the course in human history. The Romans colonised the whole of Europe, Britain included and they were not exactly polite and gentle about it. Human history is a catalog of atrocity. If we all go dredging up the past there will never be an end to the cycle of grievance and recrimination. That's why I hate this resentment based mode of relating to each other. Who does it help? What good does it do? We are literally still fighting dead people's disputes! It's brain dead. It's time to forgive, forget and focus on making the future better. That's the best apology we can ever have for the past. We all get just one life on this tiny wet pebble in the middle of nowhere. One life. From the birth of the universe until the end of time, this is the only innings you will ever have. I think if more people internalised that they would see the absurdity in having hang ups about things that are in the past that we can't go back and rewrite. Anyhoo. Peace on earth.✌🏿🕊

[@SonsofThunder1234]

@@markhirstwood4190 The Scottish are Vikings aswell. On Isle of Orkney they still burn Viking Long Boats. Irish also have alot of Viking heritage. Same with the English. Danish Vikings in the north of England had Danelaw. (No surprises there as UK and Ireland are in Northern Europe along with Iceland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Lithuania. Anglo- Saxons in the south of England also came from Saxony in Germany. English is a Germanic language. The Welsh and the Cornish are probably the purest Celts. People like to say the English are not completely native to Britain but alot are mixed with Celt blood. I have a Saxon surname but 2 of my Great Grandparents were Welsh. The Roman's named Britain, 'Britannia' so no Celt, who wandered up from Spain anyway, is a true Briton. At least the English are in the continent they should be in. Suitable for their climate ie: White Arctic foxes live in the Arctic and all that.

[@chrislavey1465]

Amoroso Gombe, As a African man, I want a United Africa that focuses on it's own economic and political interests (f..ck the rest). Britain and you are living in the past, that's why you don't understand why many Africans want nothing to do with Britain or other colonial oppressors.

[@amorosogombe9650]

@@chrislavey1465 No. Resentment and hatred based policies are retrogressive. The things that Africa needs, accountable, competent, non-corrupt governance are universally correct values. And I'm a born, raised and resident African.

[@mimifromlondon]

Love this

[@lynnmcgown2451]

What a tactless typical politician grandstanding as a politician rude, tactless this should have been discussed in private not the way he did it. Will & Kate are so classy & intelligent. The PM is a real low life to spring this the way he did. Horrible. Becoming a republic no prob. he can line his pockets like a lot of these kind of men do. Good Luck Jamaica such great people not sure they will be served by this politician. They deserve better than him. Bravo Kate 7 Will for showing class.

[@shardae5219]

Don't be ridiculous. They were informed of this before they even arrived. This was for the public

[@howardstern8720]

Good for Yu Jamaica

[@howardstern8720]

@msmissy6888 I say what I want

[@dianeserafino3174]

Jamaica will be a mess....if the PM handled this like that.......enough said. The entire Country is poor....and will become poorer.

[@mathewowens767]

The country is not poor It is because of miss management

[@kimxchino6596]

It is poor , and will only get worse

[@thekeith-donovanexperience]

Good luck! 🇯🇲

[@thermisgoddessofjustice8032]

This was bound to happen with the Queen at the twilight of her reign ...

[@awilliams4755]

It's time to cut that colonial string.

[@huntley62]

Inquiring mind….did Jamaica 🇯🇲 invite them, or did they invite themselves.

[@shalomemighty7306]

Jamaica did not invite them...that was the reason Jamaica refused to pay for the tour.

[@stacyjd2759]

The latter

[@RhensShorts]

We did not invite them.

[@honeybunch6473]

Find it difficult to believe that they pushed their way in?

[@huntley62]

That’s what I thought, thank you for clearing that up. Love and kindness 🇺🇸

[@davidmcintyre998]

Will they be taking back the Jamaicans filling our prisons

[@SonsofThunder1234]

They should be made to. All Jamaicans filling UK prisons should be deported back to Jamaica. Infact all Jamaicans should.

[@paulbraga4460]

wonderful...blessings to Jamaica

[@mbb2404]

The PM was to the point but polite.

[@Kimera_225]

Good thing for Jamaica! All my best wishes from MX

[@lesleymcshanemitchell9651]

Jamaicans gave a wonderful welcome There were 60 protesters Thousands waved and shouted Hello. This Island has so many ties to Britain. I love them all

[@woohoohaha7607]

LOL from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪🇪🇺 yeah colonial ties

[@lesleymcshanemitchell9651]

@@woohoohaha7607 The floozy in the Jacuzzi Love Dub in and Ireland., We need a History in our ives Good and ad. Were getting Souess and Nameless. Need grouding in History. Everythin is Instant. But Our roots need attending

[@rollinthunder8671]

Your a fool

[@factsoverfear9771]

So says the lady with a white name

[@woohoohaha7607]

@@lesleymcshanemitchell9651 How does it feel to know we in Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪🇪🇺 are not part of the UK or GB and not British does that irk you? U talk through ur arse love ur posts are unreadable and stop pandering to a backward monarchy u 🤡

[@davauntemurray4193]

That’s bold and impolite. If your trying to break a relationship, do it with the intention to end on good terms.

[@lugano1999]

Jamaica is a small island nation with its largest city, Kingston, as the murder capital of the Caribbean. And that includes LGBT people who are murdered continuously. Getting rid of the Queen is hardly what they need to be focusing on right now.

[@John76125]

Well since the queen and England didn’t do anything to help solve these problems and is a dwindling world power they see no benefit in remaining tied to the British monarchy. When Jamaica declared independence they kept the queen for this reason. But China would probably be better for them than the uk as partner as they have proven with all their infrastructure projects in Africa etc...

[@factsoverfear9771]

So says a colonizers devil mindset 💡

[@ramonbiggs757]

@@John76125 don’t waste your time replying to him

[@ramonbiggs757]

Last time I checked Trinidad and U.S. Virgin Islands had a higher murder rate.

[@ywaadman]

The British monarchy has carried out unspeakable cruelty throughout Jamaica and the Caribbean … after all that we allowed the queen to remain head of state,in return we gained nothing we can’t even travel to the uk without a visa …!!! The Chinese have done more for Jamaica in 10 years than what Britain failed to do in decades upon Decades .. we Finally have the courage to move on we will handle our murders and other problems internally it wasnt getting fixed with you’ll anyway we’ll be aight !!! Also stop spreading fake news about gays being murdered …!!! Show your proof and stop echoing the fake narrative u heard somewhere else !!?

[@avrilstacy3133]

It will become another Haiti in 5 years if not sooner.

[@CP-tq3hu]

Averl Stacy l bet the people writing these statements won't remember what they've said here on this page in another 5 years

[@misterlexx2721]

It has a high murder rate and very poor economy. Lots of poverty. I am an East Indian descent Jamaican and I don't support this decision. It is a few black elites who want it not the masses. Jamaican politicians are currupt. I live in Canada now. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@tauceti8060]

@@misterlexx2721 I bet canadians want to be a republic too.

[@jerolhenry8852]

How can you say Jamaica is independent when we import more than 50% of our goods!! Jamaica is trying to be independent when they are dependent!!

[@dennisedwards9525]

Stop your foolish,if you don't have anything good to close your Big mouth.

[@superbeef8653]

GOD BLESS JAMAICA! :)

[@naturallynoosa]

Good luck Jamaica! I hear a lot about your connections to 🇨🇳 China and it’s belt and road. In the short term many people at the top will become wealthier I am sure.

[@FBISHOJI]

What did Britain do to help other than see this as just a destination spot. Why not help fix some bad roads .

[@simoneb208]

I don't agree with moving on from Britain

[@geopaulet923]

Why?

[@DionneJourney]

May I ask why?

[@simoneb208]

Jamaica needs protection

[@KamiTenchi]

@@simoneb208 It can protect itself.

[@KevinXD]

@@KamiTenchi 🤣

[@jamesmichaels4979]

The UK should cut all funding to Jamaica too and revoke their voting rights in Britain

[@m5sunflower665]

I’am sure Catherine and William were fine as they show extreme respect for everyone

[@arisearise5696]

No more slave master. Jamaica 🦅

[@v.n.c8841]

I am a Jamaican and I think the Prime minister was very rude!!!

[@garethwilliams6860]

How was he rude?

[@KevinXD]

@@garethwilliams6860 He touched William's buttcheek, I think he is a LGBT guy.

[@mathewowens767]

You seem not to have no sense to state this.. ...

[@getknit8334]

No class

[@garethwilliams6860]

@@KevinXD doesnt seem like any thought went into your comment.

[@teresaconnolly2399]

Good Well done Jamaica

[@coolcat6103]

Yay well done Jamaica, now hopefully they will send back what they took!

[@SonsofThunder1234]

Indeed and hopefully UK can send back all Jamaica's descendants. Yay.

[@CrawfordGrimaldi]

You want Britain to send back Sugar, Marijuana and black people? 😯

[@SonsofThunder1234]

@Dawn Wonderful news. Thankyou for, 'Making my Day'😁

[@echoecho1663]

I agree that these countries headed by the queen should move on to gain their independence after all these leaders have gained alot in slavery the pain n misery still lives on its time we b left alone to b free forever from British n colonial leaders

[@Ullr-el3pu]

They need to think about the importance of the military umbrella that the UK can provide.

[@johnconnor4749]

@KUFR ISLAMIC SCHOLAR NOONE WANTS THE OLD QUEEN

[@echtersellerie8276]

@KUFR ISLAMIC SCHOLAR run for cover, rebels taking over.

[@Ullr-el3pu]

@KUFR ISLAMIC SCHOLAR Biden has difficulty tying his shoe, let alone the idea of protecting a country. Look at Afghanistan.🤪😂

[@whosup6800]

UK is a imperialist Kingdom. They invaded Africa and committed genocide which up to today's world were never apologised for. Get your history right. World criminals.

[@andrewulanowski4190]

Congratulations to the Republic of Jamaica!

[@TheBeatlesarekings]

Can the U.K. taxpayer have a referendum please? No more British tax money to Jamaica. Bye bye.

[@factsoverfear9771]

The tax money you speak of and other things are put upon the ppl of Jamaica etc etc. and other things. You profit from them not suffer boy 👍🏽. But that’s changing

[@garethwilliams6860]

Lol what r u talkin about

[@leoniemcdowell5601]

Right after Jamaican gets the billions owed for slavery.. and Windrush..reparations first then you can talk...KMT

[@bathwater3196]

@@leoniemcdowell5601 Are the black Jamaicans planning to return the island back to the natives and return to Africa any time soon? If not, then I don't see why the UK should pay reparation to hypocrites...

[@leoniemcdowell5601]

@@bathwater3196 ...well how can I say this delicately? When you resurrect the massacred Tainos aka Arawaks I am sure they would love their island back....do you have a price Britain and Spain should pay for those souls as well? ..

[@churrothiev8387]

Good. Better not let corruption become a problem

[@joermnyc]

Bit rude to say that to the Queen’s grandson… and on her jubilee year.

[@getknit8334]

a bit?! that's an understatement - it was just rude and unnecessary - they could just leave the diplomats to sort it out...tacky, tack,y tacky

[@katchikatambiOriginal123]

Freedom

[@silverkitty2503]

Brilliant love live the republic of jamaica.

[@audi6329]

If Jamaica Suh corrupt now imagine as a republic. Lol no sa

[@stacyjd2759]

@@audi6329 how yuh so fool fool? Emancipate yourself from mental slavery! I see that you know not of what you speak.

[@kimxchino6596]

That’s plagued with crime and corruption

[@PureWhiteWolf]

Long live corruption in Jamaica

[@brobro6783]

@@audi6329 I rather be corrupt than be a slave like you👎🤡

[@AORD72]

Good the Commonwealth doesn't need the ungrateful people of Jamaica.

[@kevingrant5695]

That is wicked of him 🇬🇧🇯🇲 stronger together

[@dominicpersaud1155]

Free your mind from mental slavery

[@theotryhard8651]

It's only symbolism. No one in UK is thinking about this.

[@anngore3842]

@@dominicpersaud1155 he's a troll whose been in a comatose state so ignore him

[@mathewowens767]

Stronger where. Two different country... Jamaica have to pay for Britain visa. You think been the QUEEN that should never happened. Sending back people here who spen.years in Britain had no tides in Jamaica. And Britain send back to Jamaica. Where is Jamaica strong there bullshit remove them. Just hope they build on the country security and jdf... to pro the.country after.

[@Kiraxxx2931]

Well done

[@seansweeney3533]

1 year later Fuck-all has changed.

[@galwithanafro]

Jamaica 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Tygerhart]

Jamaica is an independent country. How does dumping the monarchy help the country? Or is the Jamaican PM using the monarchy as a scapegoat for poor decisions on his part?

[@Anna-1937]

As a Brit, if this is what Jamaica truly wants, then I wish them the best of luck.

[@kingoverseas9052]

Congratulations Jamaica! 🇯🇲

[@gordonp4675]

It is time we abolished the monarchy.

[@camg6400]

Good for them!! Canada needs to do the same!!!

[@juliarock3424]

So agree!

[@lesleymcshanemitchell9651]

Never

[@StarLight-sl9ok]

Yes🙌👏👏👏💯

[@camg6400]

@@lesleymcshanemitchell9651 Why not? Our head of state should, you know, reside in our state. Having a head of state that lives in another state is.... pretty 18th century.

[@lesleymcshanemitchell9651]

@@camg6400 I wish only the best for the wonderful people of Jamaica. But what will they accomplish by Not being part of the Commonwealth

[@jamaicarootstv3083]

They have held back a massive deportation from England until the tour ends. Jamaicans need a visa to England and Queen is Head of State. 10 Billion reparation should be more. For all the free labour pain suffering branding humans with smoking iron even children. Raping removing teeth scarring chopping burning alive. You can’t put a dollar figure on that. We need schools universities state of the art training facilities. They have willed out millions to their generations earned from backs of our ancestors.

[@cadizcobn1573]

Let them be a Republic. Less trouble for UK. Let's them tackle violence in their country and next hurricane don't ask for UK help. Good riddance

[@BalkanMode]

Another nail on the British coffin.

[@SonsofThunder1234]

Not at all. More life to Britain without parasites hanging on

[@getknit8334]

Good for Jamaica - may they do as well as South Africa going forward....

[@etiennecfourie777]

" may they do as well as SA" lol!! I'm sure they will do far far better...

[@britanniafirst1254]

I can’t stop laughing……” as well as South Africa.”…..a serious car crash waiting to happen……another version of Zimbabwe, a broken nation thanks to Mugabe.

[@psnflak88]

Isn't South Africa going backwards?

[@1X1striva]

Full time 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾