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Prime Minister Holness is justifying his decision to call a by-election in South East Clarendon.
Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips has declared that voters will have to choose at the upcoming general election which major political party is equipped to implement the correct measures to stem the crime wave affecting the country.
Read more: Crime fighting a major factor in upcoming election - Phillips
The governing Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, is well ahead of the opposition People’s National Party, PNP, in terms of public support.
Read more: JLP has 12 point lead over PNP - Nationwide Bluedot Poll
Newly installed PNP caretaker for East Central St. Catherine, Dr. Winston de la Haye, says addressing crime is at the top of his agenda for the constituency.
Read more: New PNP candidate De La Haye says crime is his priority