In this significant move, Jamaica not only became a part of the alliance governing relationships between OACPS and EU for the next two decades but also presented an interpretative declaration emphasizing the precedence of the country’s constitution and laws. While the agreement was officially signed on November 15, Jamaica delayed its endorsement to engage in consultations with civil society and faith-based representatives.
Phillipa Davies, an advocacy officer at the Jamaica Coalition for a Healthy Society, expressed no surprise at the government’s decision to sign. However, she highlighted that certain inquiries remain unanswered despite this development. Watch the report:
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