Jamaica Debates Commission

27/08/2025

That’s a wrap on the Economy Debate! What stood out most to you? 🇯🇲

18/02/2024

Saturday Night comes alive with Local Government Debate #2 happening Tonight!

Tune in at 9pm to hear the debate on; Local government at Work.

We’ll be asking YOUR questions LIVE during the debates, share them with us via DMs.

17/02/2024

Did you know?

Local Government is responsible for many things including developing managing and maintaining infrastructure and public facilities : from markets to shopping arcades to bus parks and public beaches.

Tune in to Tonights Debate and send your questions via DM

15/02/2024

Get involved in tonight’s debate.

We will be selecting questions from our social media platforms to be shared with the debaters by the social journalist.

Send us a DM with your questions and tune in to watch the debates 🔴LIVE.

11/02/2024

The Jamaica Debates Commission Website is your hub for all the information to help you Watch, Listen, Decide and Vote in the upcoming local government elections.

Share your questions ahead of the debate via DM.

Tune in to Watch Live on the website.

10/02/2024

Political Debates are important because they:

• Promote civil discourse
• Defuse political / partisan tensions
• Ensure a focus on issues
• Allows the public to compare political parties directly in the same forum
• Provide basis for accountability

The Jamaica Debates Commission’s mission is to assist in the strengthening and growth of the democratic process.

10/02/2024

Local Government Elections are a few weeks away which means the Debates are coming.

Tune in to watch LIVE 🎥 on Thursday February 15 & Saturday February 17, 9pm.

Want to ask the debaters a question share them via DM ahead of the debate s.

08/02/2024

It’s Nomination Day! Do you know your candidates.⁠
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Get to know more about your local government candidates, their thoughts, plans and ideas by tuning into the Local Government Elections Debates.⁠
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Date Announcement Coming Soon.⁠
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