In less than nine hours, the nation’s two major political parties will face off in the first of three national political debates.
The ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) are determined to prove to Jamaicans that they are the right choice to govern the country.
By presenting their parties’ vision to the nation and highlighting their best policies, the aim is for citizens to use that information to decide on who they will vote for in the General Elections slated for Wednesday, September 3.
This evening’s televised debate, which begins at 9 PM, will see the two teams answering questions on social issues.
The JLP’s Pearnel Charles Jr., Kamina Johnson Smith and Matthew Samuda will face the PNP’s Damion Crawford, Raymond Pryce and Sophia Fraser-Binns.
Speaking with IRIE FM News this morning, Chairman of the Jamaica Debates Commission, Brian Schmidt, said the Commission is making final preparations for this evening’s event.
In the meantime, both political parties have expressed confidence in their teams for the debates.
JLP Campaign Chairman Dr. Christopher Tufton said the representatives are positioned to articulate the achievements, while PNP Information Spokesperson Nekeisha Burchell said party representatives will highlight the best policy.