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The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEPISODE 23 - Puss An Dog They Get TogetherA Joint Select Committee meeting was held on April 2, 2025 but the words on many lips seems to be that Constitutional Reform is dead! Or is it? Join me, Melanie Byfield, as we look at whether a nine night needs to be held for Jamaica's Constitutional Reform of whether it can in fact be resuscitated.Joint Select Committee Meeting April 2, 2025 2025-05-0636 min

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEpisode 22 - Everything For The People, Everything By The People, And Nothing Without The PeopleTo elect or not to elect a senator? That is the question - in addition to many more which were submitted to the Joint Select Committee by the public. Join me, your host Melanie Byfield, as we check out the real situation at the March 19 and March 26 Joint Select Committee meetings and other developments on Jamaica's rocky road to becoming a republic, together.March 19: March 26: Job Description for MPs 2025-04-0151 min

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEpisode 21 - The Road of Life is RockyThe Joint Select Committee had impeachment on their mind during their February 26 and March 12 meetings - but did not have the mind to include the provision in the Bill for Parliamentarians.The Porsche still has 2 flat tires - the CCJ and the appointment of the President. Join me, your host, Melanie Byfield, as we summarize the latest meetings and other developments on Jamaica's rocky road to becoming a republic, together.2025-03-2638 min

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEpisode 20 - We Know Where We're FromThe Joint Select Committee held another meeting on February 19, asking how many generations should be able to claim Jamaican citizenship by descent? Join me, your host, Melanie Byfield, as we summarize this latest meeting and other developments in Jamaica's road to becoming a republic, together.2025-02-2722 min

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEpisode 19 - The Stone That The Builder RefuseThe Joint Select Committee held another meeting on February 6. Jamaican citizenship entered the discussion but the Opposition Leader didn't because he wasn't there. He's still on pause. The CCJ and The President are still part of the huge debris blocking the road. Join me, your host, Melanie Byfield, as we summarize the latest meetings and other developments in Jamaica's road to becoming a republic, together.2025-02-111h 08

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEpisode 18 - Time Will TellThe Joint Select Committee has held 2 more meetings since the Opposition Leader announced their caucus is taking a pause. Why the pause - they have 4 questions they want the Prime Minister to answer, the main one being the position on the Privy Council - but the porsche ain't pulling over.Join me, your host, Melanie Byfield, as we summarize these meetings and continue to navigate Jamaica's road to becoming a republic, together.2025-02-0453 min

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEpisode 17 - The Will of the PeopleThe 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.2025-01-2241 min

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEpisode 16 - You Can Fool Some People SometimesHistoric! 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 Am...2024-12-1847 min

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEpisode 15 - Everyday is WorkThe Constitutional Reform Committee's report is proposing an increase in Senators from 21 to 27. Do we need more senators?A senate appointment is for the life of the parliament - 5 years. The government represents the people of Jamaica and the expectation is that for those 5 years, everyday is work! A Job Description was introduced for Members of Parliament in June, 2023. There is none for a Senator. Since the CRC Report is only a recommendation, maybe it’s time make some additions and to re-assess exactly what that work should be.I am your host Melanie Byfield. Join me...2024-11-2627 min

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEpisode 14 - We The GenerationThere are currently 56 countries in the Commonwealth of Nations. In its May 2024 report, the Constitutional Reform Committee recommended amending the Constitution so that to sit in the Parliament of Jamaica the requirement should be Jamaican citizenship, not being a Commonwealth citizen.I am your host Melanie Byfield. Join me to discuss these and other recommendations to reform the Jamaican Parliament as we continue on Jamaica's road to becoming a republic, together.2024-11-1032 min

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEpisode 13 - Babylon SystemThe Constitutional Reform Committee recommended in its report that Jamaica should retain the parliamentary system of governance. The journey continues - please join me in my podcast as we discuss what retaining this system of governance could mean for Jamaica’s journey transitioning from a Constitutional Monarchy to a Constitutional Republic.2024-10-2036 min

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEpisode 12 - Yes Mi Friend. Wi Deh Ah Street AgainI am your host, Melanie Byfield and yes mi friend. Wi deh a street again. Is the Porsche moving. Look like its being pushed. It ah move still, but one problem though. Looks like we are heading down a dead end street. The journey continues. Please join me in my podcast as we continue the discussion on Jamaica's road to becoming a republic together.2024-10-0130 min

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEpisode 11 - Resisting Against The SystemCheck out The Real Situation! We are in election mode! A by-election on September 30 in St. Ann NE and a general election due by September of next year; .With constitutional reform, this could be the last general election with a monarch. Jamaica would be a republic and the CRC have proposed a president as the new head of state but there are parts of Section 4 which have many resisting against the system. I am your host Melanie Byfield. Please join me in my podcast and get a taste of Jamaican politics as we continue...2024-09-1618 min

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEpisode 10 - Do You Want More?Check out The Real Situation!The 15-member Constitutional Reform Committee submitted a May 2024 report of recommendations which has been tabled in parliament as a Ministry Paper. From the discussions that are taking place, the people of Jamaica want more.More involvement for all Jamaicans in this processMore views to be shared by the Jamaican publicMore public educationMore accountability for executive decisions and corruptionMore research of and data on the CCJMore representation of the Jamaican public in make up of the CRCMore governance 2024-09-0137 min

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEpisode 9 - Give A Little One More TimeDuring the Reasoning with Mr Orette Bruce Golding about Reform of the Jamaica Constitution and De-Linking from the British Monarchy at UWI on July 30, Mr. Golding showed a picture of Michael Manley and Edward Seaga signing the legislation for what is now called the Electoral Commission of Jamaica, describing it as “consensus being formalized” and reemphasizing “consensus is not beyond us - if Manley and Seaga did it, anyone can. All you gotta do is give a little one more time.I am your host Melanie Byfield. Please join me in my podcast as we continue to review M...2024-08-1938 min

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEpisode 8 - Check Out The Real SituationCheck out The Real Situation - “We cannot say we are independent and still continue to have the King of our colonial past as our head of State or make laws that cannot become effective unless they are signed by the King’s representative, the governor general, and whose appellate jurisdiction still lies with the colonial Privy Council" (Dr. Raulston Nembhard).I am your host Melanie Byfield. Please join me in my podcast as we review the highest law of the land and get a taste of Jamaican politics as we continue Jamaica's journey to becom...2024-08-1135 min

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEpisode 7 - We Can Make it WorkHappy Independence!Today, Jamaica is celebrating 62 years of political independence and is currently on a road to becoming a republic in order to secure independence 100% - executive, legislative and hopefully judicial. We may not have won the hundred meters, but wi bad pon relay. Our ancestors, martyrs, many heroes and we the people are waiting tor the baton to be picked up so we can carry on this race to full independence, becoming a republic, with a fully decolonized executive, legislature and judiciary. I am your host Melanie Byfield. Please join me in my pod...2024-08-0622 min

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEpisode 6 - If You Listen Carefully Now, You Will HearCheck out The Real Situation!The first Town Hall Meeting in Kingston, Jamaica took place at Emancipation Park on July 25, 2024. The Jamaican public have plenty to say. If you listen carefully now, you will hear. I am your host Melanie Byfield. Please join me in my podcast and get a taste of Jamaican politics as we continue Jamaica's journey to becoming a republic together.UWI - The Hon. Orette Bruce Golding Reasoning About Reform of the Jamaican Constitution and De-Linking From the British MonarchyJuly 30, 2024 at 2 pm (Jamaica time)http...2024-07-3030 min

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEpisode 5 - One J-A-M-A-I-C-A!Check out The Real Situation!Jamaica's independence celebrations are drawing closer, and as the new winning Festival Song says, "we have come a long way, standing in a strong way!" We truly stand on the shoulders of some very strong men and women who started the journey we are on. Yes, wi Porsche park up an di tire still flat, but the public education campaign surrounding the CRC's report of recommendations provides us with plenty to reason about in the meantime.I am your host Melanie Byfield. Please join me in my podcast and...2024-07-1520 min

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEpisode 4 - I Want You To Straighten Out My TomorrowCheck out The Real Situation!The Constitutional Reform Committee submitted a May 2024 report of recommendations which has been tabled in parliament as a Ministry Paper. The Leader of the Opposition, prepared a document outlining the issues the party is not in agreement with, and the big one weh buss di tire is the final court of appeal. I am your host Melanie Byfield. While the Porshe park up, we are going to analyze the report itself a little closer. Please join me in my podcast and get a taste of Jamaican politics as we continue Jam...2024-06-3042 min

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEpisode 3 - Don't Forget Your History, Know Your DestinyCheck out The Real Situation!I am your host, Melanie Byfield joining you at a time when we are waiting for the issue of Jamaica’s final court of appeal to be resolved. So, that flat tire still needs to be fixed so we can, in reality, carry on with Jamaica’s journey to becoming a republic. And I say in reality because you can wash the car, check the oil, clean up the inside, refill the washer fluid, all relevant right, but if you have a flat tire, you’re not going anywhere. We have e...2024-06-171h 17

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEpisode 2 - Didn't My People Before Me Slave For This CountryCheck out The Real Situation!The Constitutional Reform Committee have released their report but 3 signatures were withheld.https://mlca.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MEDIA-FULL-CRC-REPORT-MAY-2024.pdfWe may have a flat tire but I say don't watch that. We always knew this was going to be a road with whole heap of pot holes - some of them real big, but while it's not an easy road, we fully expect to reach the destination.I am your host Melanie Byfield. Please join me in my podcast and get a taste of Jamaican politics as...2024-05-2636 min

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsEpisode 1 - An Introduction To Jamaica's Journey To Becoming A RepublicCheck out The Real Situation!This may be the start of this journey for you and I, but Jamaica's journey to become a republic has already started. While it's not an easy road, we fully expect to reach the destination.I am your host Melanie Byfield. Please join me in my podcast and get a taste of Jamaican politics as we travel this road together.2024-05-0917 min

The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican PoliticsTrailer: The Real Situation - A Taste of Jamaican Politics 2024-04-1701 min