Readers’ reactions

Jamaica’s GG and PM for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in London

Facebook

“As a show of decency, I have no objection to the prime minister or the governor general attending the state funeral. Just follow protocol until we are out of their system. No need for insults.” – @Horace Duncan

“A beg unno, do memba har grand boi L.A. Lewis; if is even fi bring him inna unno suitcase.” – @Archie AD-Media

“Seh bet, it a go cost more than $12 million. ‘Cause him have to pay for security, hotel room, funeral suit, limousine, limousine driver, plus the expensive food that he will have to buy to keep up appearances at the dinner. And the trip to return home nuh factor in yet. And Jamaica hospitals still nuh have a burn unit and not enough beds; and teachers are underpaid and termite a eat out the school bench; and Spanish Town Road nuh fix properly yet; as me seh, me a go vote next election.” – @Mfalme Tajiri

“I can see the purpose of the GG attending the Queen’s funeral, he’s the caretaker for her house here in Jamaica, but why would the PM want to attend ? Doesn’t he have more important things to do here?” – @Rodney Williams

“The day of the Queen’s funeral should be the official day of mourning and no work, to allow persons to attend or view the state funeral.” – @Robert Armstrong

Twitter

“Enjoying a vacation at the people’s expense, while not holding the so-called Queen accountable, isn’t it?” – @RalstonCh

“So happy to hear this. When all is said and done, Jamaica is a member of the Commonwealth and for that I am proud.” – @SallyPorteous

“I was listening out for the ‘taxpayers’” argument. This is the funeral of the head of the Commonwealth, for God’s sake; did we expect them to pay from their pockets? What a cantankerous set of people we have become.” – @dnalor8

“Will they be sending the royal plane for them? Isn’t there a Jamaican consulate in Britain? Why not ask someone from there to represent. Who is going to pay for this? We done a bawl say we nuh have any money. Is not like them going to get a front-seat view…SMH.” – @DoniaThomas5

She colonised Jamaica for centuries, now using taxpayer money to attend her funeral...SMH.” – @kevin_benzie

Compiled by Kashauna Atkins