Jamaica to abolish the British Monarchy
On Monday April 17, Jamaica announced it will cut ties with the British Monarchy.
“We will be abolishing the constitutional monarchy as our form of government…” Watch as the Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, the Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, explains what will replace the monarchy as our new form of government when Jamaica becomes a Republic.
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs and Chairman of the Constitutional Reform Committee, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte
“Every issue to be discussed is discussed widely, taking into account views in the public domain, taking into account experience at the table, and also where we would like to go,” Mrs. Malahoo Forte said.
“So, the way the committee works is that it deliberates on the issues and then by consensus it arrives at a position that it will recommend for consideration, consideration by the people and by the Parliament through the Cabinet. So, the input of the people will be vital, and all voices will be heard in the process,” she added. Jamaica Information Service (JIS)
The Minister gave the assurance while providing an update on the work of the Committee during a press conference held on April 14 and the formal announcement came on Monday April 17.
According to the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, says the decisions of the Constitutional Reform Committee are made by consensus.