Jamaica Debates Commission

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MISSION

The Staging Of Election Debates Between Political Candidates Prior to National Elections.

The Jamaica Debates Commission was formed in 2002 as a partnership between Media Association Jamaica and Jamaica Chamber of Commerce.

Each organisation has equal representation on a 6-person Commission, with a rotating Chairmanship. Individuals on the Commission are given the title of Commissioners and are supported by Resource Persons who provide the Commission with additional skills and expertise.

Thank you

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The JDC is thankful for the privilege to have presented the 2025 General Election Debates.

Debates Live

The General Election Debates have come and gone. Relive the experience by Clicking here or by going to the “Home” menu above, then by clicking on “Past Debates”

The public

The public involvement and participation in the process is evidence of the growing level of maturity of our democracy. We are encouraged by the feedback and remain even more committed to facilitating the articulation and discussion of issues and ideas which will benefit our country.

Media Stories and Press Releases

WATCH. LISTEN. DECIDE. VOTE.

WHAT THEY SAYTESTIMONIALSOUR GREAT PARTNERS

"The JDC is the rock star of political debate organisations!"

Janet Brown, Executive Director, Commission for Presidential Debates, USA

"The JDC is a champion of democracy and our region's foremost expert entity on debates."

Trinidad and Tobago Publishers and Broadcasters Association (TTPBA)

“JDC stood with us since 2013 and provided invaluable advice on election debates in the Arab world, culminating in the first-ever presidential debates in Tunisia in 2019.”

Belabbes Benkredda, founder of the Munathara Initiative, which organized the Tunisian 2019 general election debates.

"Red Stripe and it's charitable arm, the Desnoes & Geddes Foundation are pleased to have been partners with the Jamaica Debates Commission (JDC) since inception. We laud the JDC for their service to Jamaica in providing a platform that tactically empowers the electorate in a meaningful and balanced way"

Desnoes & Geddes Foundation

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Debates Live

The public

Media Stories and Press Releases

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