Jamaica to become a republic

New Jamaica prime minister Portia Simpson Miller has pledged to replace the Queen as head of state and make the island a republic.

Jamaica to become a republic
Fri, 06 Jan, 2012 - 14:02

New Jamaica prime minister Portia Simpson Miller has pledged to replace the British Queen as head of state and make the island a republic.

She was speaking as she was sworn in for the second time as prime minister.

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