Yeah mon it’s independence day so here’s an irie and a toast of rum… next year for the Jamaican Republic.
Jamaica has taken the torch from Barbados in their fight for the ultimate freedom of electing their own head of state.
And dispose of a white royal family from a small Northern European island which enslaved them.
And who clumsily believed that sending their ‘golden couple’ William and Kate out to Jamaica to pat them on their heads would do the trick.
Looking down on them from their raised platform, bedecked in ill-deserved medals, uniforms, chic gowns and jewellery.
Unsurprisingly the Jamaicans ratcheted up their opposition to the monarchy during the annus royabilis that was this year’s coronation of King Charles.
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness signalled his government’s intentions poignantly the same week the world commemorates Martin Luther King.
A referendum for freedom
And yes, it’s not lost on separatists on this northern part of Britain, or Scotlandshire, as it’s known by unionists.
Who have denied the elected Scottish government their right to put to the people a referendum their own future.
Scotland’s links to Jamaica are, of course, strong…
It’s in the Saltire in their flag, the Scottish names of Jamaicans and their celebration of Robert Burns and ceilidh music
And that is why there will be a celebration among Scots when Jamaica fully reclaims its country from white British imperialism.
A Jamaican party
When in true Caribbean style the Jamaicans will want to outdo their West Indian friends, in this case the Bajans.
Who had the only Queen of Barbados, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, front and centre when they split on July 27, 2021.
Yes, that Fenty, Rihanna, whose name is marked alongside another great name from the Builders of Barbados Wall in Bridgetown… Murty.
So that’s the challenge… find space for me too in Kingston for your celebrations next year for the Jamaican republic.
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