Mission Statement

The Jamaica Debates Commission’s mission is to assist in the strengthening and growth of the local democratic process by staging national political debates which will encourage persons to identify and focus on the issues of importance that will assist them in making their voting decisions.

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Chairman's Message


Philmore OgleThe announcement, of three political debates to be held on August 8, 10 and 11, 2007, culminates planning which started in July 2006. It has been a long road, paved with Sincerity, Understanding and Patience. The representatives of the political parties, media houses, journalists, sponsors from the business community, fund contributors, institutional advisers, and providers of production facilities have all travelled this road along with the Jamaica Debates Commission (JDC).
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