Jamaica takes a significant step towards becoming a republic by tabling a bill to abolish the constitutional monarchy. This move, driven by public demand and a desire for complete self-governance, will redefine Jamaican citizenship and political structures. However, the bill faces challenges, including parliamentary hurdles and opposition concerns.
Results for: Decolonization
Artist Hew Locke’s latest exhibition at the British Museum, ‘What Have We Here?’, confronts the museum’s colonial past head-on, challenging viewers to grapple with the contentious history of its collection. Through a curated selection of over 150 objects, Locke reimagines the narrative, offering a perspective from the colonized, not the colonizer. This insightful exhibition, a ‘beautiful can of worms,’ explores the complexities of empire, colonialism, and restitution, prompting critical dialogue about the future of museums in a changing world.
In a historic agreement, the UK has relinquished sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, while retaining control of Diego Garcia for the next 99 years. This move marks the completion of Mauritius’ decolonization and secures the future of a strategically important US-UK military base.
Public bodies in Wales are facing pressure to remove or conceal any public-facing artworks that perpetuate a Western bias or are deemed offensive. This move comes as part of the Welsh Government’s new guidelines to ‘decolonize’ public spaces and ensure a more inclusive representation of society. The directive affects paintings, plaques, and other forms of artwork, including statues like the one of Thomas Picton, which was removed from Cardiff City Hall in 2021.