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 educa…

Check 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 …

Check 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 th…

Check 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.pdf We 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…

Check 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.…

By Melanie Byfield