KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ), has confirmed that three observer missions, the Caribbean Community (Caricom), the Organisation of American States (OAS) and Citizens Action for Free and Fair Elections (CAFFE), have committed to observe the September 3 general election.
The OAS mission will be headed by the former Prime Minister of St Lucia, Dr Kenny Anthony.
The EOJ also disclosed that it has commenced the printing of ballot papers with the names of the candidates nominated earlier this week.
Following the final reconciliation of the candidates nominated, 63 candidates were each nominated for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the main opposition People’s National Party (PNP), 43 for the Jamaica Progressive Party (JPP), seven for the United Independents’ Congress and eight individuals were nominated as independent candidates.
Additionally, six candidates were confirmed as duly nominated for the by-elections in three divisions.
The EOJ has also advanced preparations with the printing of voters’ lists, selection and placement of election day workers and distribution of supplies.
Voting for the special services, that is, election day workers, police and military electors, will take place on Friday, August 29.
