PNP Officially Says No to Political Debates

There is no more uncertainty whether the People’s National Party will be a part of  the debates organized by the Jamaica Debates Commission.

The People’s National Party (PNP) has now officially stated that it has no intention of participating in any political debates before the General Elections on February 25.

The party sent a letter to the Jamaica Debates Commission (JDC) on Wednesday confirming its decision not to participate.

See the full letter below:

17th February, 2016

Mr. Noel daCosta

Chairman

Jamaica Debates Commission

C/o The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce

12 Ocean Boulevard

Kingston

Dear Mr daCosta

Greetings and best wishes.

After taking a number of factors into account and having given JLP Leader, Mr Andrew Holness, more than adequate time and opportunity to address the issues placed before him as conditions for the People’s National Party’s involvement in the National Debates, the People’s National Party has no other option but to stand by its original position. This position has already been communicated to you and the wider public.

Furthermore, based on the attitude of Mr Holness, and the fact that we find his answers to the integrity issues lacking, unsatisfactory and not credible, which is one matter; but equally important, is his obstinate refusal to do the right thing and apologise to the President of the People’s National Party, and for his retraction and apology for his irresponsible and potentially dangerous statement at Sam Sharpe Square on Sunday, 7th February, leaves us with no other option but to decline.

We will not compromise on our principles.

We, therefore, will not be able to participate in the debates at any level whatsoever.

Yours respectfully,

Paul Burke

General Secretary

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