ECJ clears JPP for registration
Published:Sunday | July 19, 2020 | 12:36 AM
The Jamaica Progressive Party (JPP) has become the fourth registered political party in the island.
The Kingston-based party, led by Gilbert Alexander Edwards, was given the nod by the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) on July 15.
ECJ Chairman Earl Jarrett said it was a positive development for democracy.
“We are encouraged to see the increased participation of citizens in the democratic process. The ECJ looks forward to engaging future aspirants in the formalisation of their registration as political parties,” he said.
The JPP will now be eligible to contest future elections, and will have its finances monitored by the ECJ.
The other three registered political parties are the Jamaica Labour Party, the People’s National Party and the United Independents’ Congress.