The colonies of the British Empire in the Caribbean might turn down the British Monarchy. Jamaica, Antigua, and Barbuda are about to become independent from the British Monarchy. Jamaica, Antigua, and Barbuda to cut ties from the British Monarchy. Queen’s Death is provocative of the fact that British colonies of the Caribbean might replace the British Monarch as the head of their state.
Antigua, Barbuda, and Jamaica’s take on British Monarchy
The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda has promised to conduct a referendum process. The process is to happen soon. It will ensure that whether they want to become a republic. Jamaica’s ruling party, The Labour Party on the other hand is set to conduct a process of the vote. The Caribbean once formed the heart of England’s first colonial empire in North America. The Caribbean at that time had been enslaved by millions of Africans. These enslaved Africans were taken to the Caribbean islands. The slaved Africans were made to work there till they die.
Opinions of these respective colonies
Dorbrene O’Marde happens to be the chair of the Antigua and Barbuda Reparations Commission. He shares his opinion by saying that he is not personally mourning Queen Elizabeth’s death. The reason is as he puts forward her reign has acted as a veil on the historical brutality of the empire. That was hidden under the grandeur and the painted pomp of the Empire. A renowned Jamaican poet and musician Mutabaruka says that the British Monarchy represents criminal activity. He says, “Actions speak louder than words”. He also says that the British state needs to amend the former colonies to relight the history of abuses.
Their essential step
Queen’s funeral has guided many events that are taking their course in due time. One of which is the colonies of the British Empire are set to denounce monarchial rule. They have decided to step up for these necessary changes.
For related information please follow:
https://www.democracynow.org/2022/9/14/queen_elizabeth_iis_legacy_ireland_northern
https://whatson.guide/queens-death-a-threat-to-the-british-monarchy/
