Jamaica

When politicians are afraid of public debates

(Editorial) Public debates between candidates for political office are a tradition dating back to antiquity. In modern times these debates have become increasingly accessible to the public as communications technology has improved.

English

Oct 16, 2013

Jamaica

When politicians are afraid of public debates

An editorial in the Jamaica Observer. Read article

English

Oct 16, 2013

Jamaica

Jamaicans In Belize To Foster Culture of Political Debates

We all know that Presidential Debates are an important part of the political culture in the United States. But what you might not have known is that it has also taken root in Jamaica where major political debates have been taking place since 2002.

English

Jul 02, 2013

Jamaica

Jamaica Debates Commission 2011 Poster

Candidate debate advertisements.

English

Dec 10, 2011

Jamaica

JDC-Debate-Poster-2011-1.pdf

JDC Mission Statement and Code of Conduct for Commission Members

English

Jan 03, 2011

Jamaica

JDC-Mission-Statement-and-Code-of-Conduct-for-Commission-Members.pdf

Facing the Electorate, A Manual for the Staging of General Election Debates, Policies and Procedures

The manual set out hereafter, reflects many of the practices that the Jamaica Debates Commission has carried out in the staging of political debates during the general election cycles of 2002 and 2007 and attempts to cover the main areas that should be considered in the staging of political debates.

English

Jan 01, 2010

Jamaica

JDC_Manual.pdf