JAMAICA has started with plans to remove The Queen as head of state there, with a senior official in Kingston tasked with the job.
The country is seeking to join fellow islanders in Barbados in doing so, as British imperialism loses its grip on former colonies.
It comes after Kate Middleton and Prince William were accused of benefiting from the ‘blood, tears and sweat’ of slaves as they arrived in Jamaica on Tuesday.
The royal couple were met by a protest calling for reparations from the British monarchy before their arrival.
Senior figures from within the Jamaican community, including business leaders, medics, musicians and politicians have written an open letter to the Due and Duchess of Cambridge.
Speaking to The Independent, one government official said the matter of decoupling had been discussed at the “highest levels.”
Another source said: “The government has had to start the process; the road to becoming a republic is not an easy one but they have long been coming under significant pressure to do it.”
However, the move has seen some Jamaicans suggest there is little confidence the island will become a republic.
A campaigner said: “I doubt the government will move quickly the prime minister just accepted the position on her Majesty‘s Privy Council.”
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