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Jamaican Patois
Coverage of Jamaican Patois in the Nexus archive.
- ‘It’s broken English’: MP’s attempt to speak Jamaican in parliament sparks language row
Jamaican MP Nekeisha Burchell's attempt to speak Jamaican Patois during her maiden speech in parliament has reignited debate about parliamentary language rules that require English only. The controversy highlights tensions around postcolonial identity and the Westminster system's continued influence in Jamaica.