• Jamaica to break from British monarchy
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[B]Jamaica's new Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller, has said she intends to make the island a republic, removing Queen Elizabeth as the head of state. [/B]In her inaugural address, Ms Simpson Miller said the time had come for Jamaica to break with the British monarchy and have its own president. [B]The announcement comes ahead of celebrations to mark 50 years of Jamaican independence from Britain. [/B] The Queen's grandson, Prince Harry, is due to the visit the island this year. "[B]I love the Queen, she is a beautiful lady, and apart from being a beautiful lady she is a wise lady and a wonderful lady,[/B]" Ms Simpson Miller said after swearing the oath of office. "[B]But I think time come[/B]". "As we celebrate our achievements as an independent nation, we now need to complete the circle of independence," the prime minister added. In response, a Buckingham Palace spokesman said "[B]the issue of the Jamaican head of state was entirely a matter for the Jamaican government and people[/B]". Ms Simpson Miller, 66, became prime minister for the second time after her People's National Party won a big election victory on 29 December. [B]In the early 1990s, then-Prime Minister PJ Patterson also said it was time for the island to have its own head of state, and set 2007 as the deadline. [/B] [URL]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-16449969[/URL]
Righto Chaps, Prepare the cannons.
Finally.
I hope all goes well for them and they achieve their independence. :tiphat:
Ay mon
Jamaica still has ties to Britain? I thought they were pretty much a sovereign state.
[QUOTE=Pierrewithahat;34093685]I hope all goes well for them and they achieve their independence. :tiphat:[/QUOTE] They are independent. They just recognise the Queen as their monarch. She holds no real power over the country, as it's membership of the Commonwealth is voluntary.
[QUOTE=carcarcargo;34093713]Jamaica still has ties to Britain? I thought they were pretty much a sovereign state.[/QUOTE] They were too high to notice the british colonial empire has ceased to exist decades ago
Bloody colonials.
[QUOTE=ElectronicG19;34093796]Bloody colonials.[/QUOTE] Looks like it's time for you to invade again.
won't this harm Jamaica more then being in the CW and seeing the Queen as their monarch?
Next step; Australia, hopefully.
[QUOTE=mr apple;34093948]Next step; Australia, hopefully.[/QUOTE] Whats wrong with being part of the common wealth?
Good on them! I hope it goes well
[QUOTE=carcarcargo;34093972]Whats wrong with being part of the common wealth?[/QUOTE] Not alot, it'd be good to show some independence though.
[QUOTE=mr apple;34093991]Not alot, it'd be good to show some independence though.[/QUOTE] But while being part of the common wealth immigrating to other common wealth nations is a lot easier for people
[QUOTE=mr apple;34093991]Not alot, it'd be good to show some independence though.[/QUOTE] But if you're not part of the commonwealth you will never have one of your actors impersonate James Bond :(
Probably also has trade benefits, similar to the EU, but I'm not sure
[QUOTE=Jimbojib;34094048]Probably also has trade benefits, similar to the EU, but I'm not sure[/QUOTE] I don't think it does, it's more about citizenship than anything else [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonwealth_citizen[/url]
Well yeah, we've always said that, since the empire, but it must have other benefits otherwise countries that weren't even in the empire to begin with wouldn't have joined
[QUOTE=Jimbojib;34094125]Well yeah, we've always said that, since the empire, but it must have other benefits otherwise countries that weren't even in the empire to begin with wouldn't have joined[/QUOTE] It's probably good for your reputation, too, being associated with the UK in a way or another and all.
You don't have to have the Queen as your head of state to be in the Commonwealth, though. India is also a republic, and does not recognise the Queen as their head of state, but are still part of the Commonwealth.
A little side not, but a lot of people aren't aware of this, but Canada only broke away from British dependence in '82.
[QUOTE=Camundongo;34094322]You don't have to have the Queen as your head of state to be in the Commonwealth, though. India is also a republic, and does not recognise the Queen as their head of state, but are still part of the Commonwealth.[/QUOTE] Well if that's the case then nothing of value was lost, albeit the queen feeling mildly unwanted.
[QUOTE=Ganerumo;34093760]They were too high to notice the british colonial empire has ceased to exist decades ago[/QUOTE] -snip- *Sigh* people making fun of their own country to look ~cool and edgy~
[QUOTE=carcarcargo;34094335]Well if that's the case then nothing of value was lost, albeit the queen feeling mildly unwanted.[/QUOTE] Maybe she'll ignore them when it comes to invites to her jubilee :v:
[QUOTE=gamerman345;34094348]3 posts and a pisstake? Why do I sense a large amount of butthurt? [sp](read: biggest Empire ever)[/sp][/QUOTE] Who cares about the empire anymore?
I've always wondered how many people from Britain think we should have a monarchy Argree if you think we should have a King, Disagree if you think we shouldn't
Jamaicans are pretty cool people. Where I live in Massachusetts there are a lot of them, and their accents are awesome too.
They won't be in the commonwealth games anymore :'((((
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