Some people claim that Jamaica is not really independent because our Head of State and highest court are located in the UK. They also say that economically Jamaica is fully dependent on other countries, so they don't understand why Jamaica is called an independent country. However, Jamaica is an independent country and with this video I'd like to share the reasons why.

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🔴 CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
02:07 Independence and Outside Control
05:00 Independence and Head of State
08:48 Independence and International Trade
12:33 British Laws and Privy Council
16:28 Conclusion

🔴 REFERENCES:
► Definitions of "independent"
https://www.collinsdictionary.com
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionarie...
https://dictionary.cambridge.org
https://www.merriam-webster.com

► International Organizations Mentioned
https://www.un.org/
https://www.imf.org/
https://www.worldbank.org/

► How countries get a loan from the IMF
https://www.imf.org/en/About/Factshee...

► Jamaica Imports By Country
https://tradingeconomics.com/jamaica/...

► Jamaica Exports By Country
https://tradingeconomics.com/jamaica/...

► About North Sentinel Island
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kionasmi...

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