Jamaica’s PM told Prince William the island wants to be a republic as soon as possible. So why does it want to run the Commonwealth?
The minister said she was offended by that suggestion.
Johnson Smith’s candidacy has split the Caribbean bloc, the largest within the group, and threatens to upset African nations.This is because under convention, a secretary-general’s term runs four years and reelection is typically unchallenged, meaning the term usually runs for eight years. Johnson Smith confirmed she was seeking a four-year term and that a second term would be up to Commonwealth members.
“Democracy is all about choice and presenting more than one choice, particularly where it has been encouraged, there were countries across many regions that encouraged me to come forward,” she said.“The UK is supportive of my candidacy ... they’re not the only country,” she said adding India, Singapore, Maldives, Grenada and Belize also backed her..
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