Jamaica

The People’s National Party’s recent comments about its participation in the election debate are an unpleasant reminder of why so many people are turned off by politics and politicians

The conditions laid down by the People’s National Party (PNP) to participate in planned political debates ahead of the February 25 General Election are really designed to shield the prime minister from the event.

The PNP will, leading up to the February 25 general election, air nine national broadcasts, which will be delivered by select portfolio ministers. Five of the broadcasts are to be delivered this week and four next week.

People's National Party president Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says her party is not afraid to debate the Opposition Jamaica Labour Party.

Faced with widespread criticisms, the People's National Party (PNP) yesterday hinted that it could change its stance of participation in the national political debates.

The People's National Party (PNP) has reportedly committed to responding to the Jamaica Debates Commission (JDC) on Monday on whether it will participate in the proposed political debates.

According to the NIA head, the decision to stay away from the debates with the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) runs in the opposite direction from both best practice and good democracy.

The People’s National Party (PNP) is dismissing claims that it has pulled out of the national leadership debate in a bid to shield Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller.

The refusal of the People's National Party to participate in the upcoming political debates may affect the funding the party receives from members of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ).>

The Jamaica Debates Commission says it’s still working to confirm the dates for three political debates to be held ahead of the general elections.

The anticipated showdown has been facilitated by a memorandum of understanding (MOU) which was signed between the PNP and JLP with the Jamaica Debates Commission (JDC).

Members of the country's two major political parties are to face off in a national debate ahead of the pending local government elections.