KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug 6, CMC – Jamaica is celebrating its 62nd anniversary of political independence from Britain with its main political leaders expressing different position regarding the future direction of the country.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness in his message said that Jamaica as an independent country, has to be able to withstand external shocks and deal with crises without relying on the resources of other countries.
“We have built a new system of government that is more robust, self-reliant, and strategic. In fact, that is what it means to be independent , the ability to withstand shocks and deal with crises without having to rely or be dependent on the resources of others or be indebted to others.
“At 62, Jamaica must be able to stand on its own two feet and face the challenges and uncertainties of this era of globalised world and the changing climate,” Holness said in his message.
But Opposition Leader Mark Golding, used his message to continue the call for abolishing the the British monarchy, insisting “our journey to independence is incomplete.
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