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Graeme Murray

Queen to be removed as head of state in Jamaica as Caribbean nations follow Barbados

The Queen is to lose her status as head of state in the Caribbean island of Jamaica.

Its parliament in the capital Kingston was told the process will be done in "stages" ahead of the its next election in 2025.

Marlene Malahoo Forte QC, who leads the country’s Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs made the announcement in parliament which will result in Jamaica becoming a republic.

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