The political atmosphere is heating up in Jamaica as voters prepare to cast their ballots on 25 February in general elections. Policy proposals have been very thin on the ground with the biggest debate being over the attempts by Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller to avoid a public debate with the leader of the opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), Andrew Holness. The ruling People’s National Party (PNP) only presented their electoral manifesto on 16 February, giving voters just nine days to reach its conclusions. Given that the main issue is the economy, the decision by the rating agency Fitch last week to upgrade Jamaica’s debt rating and revise its outlook is a welcome fillip for the government and could secure the PNP crucial votes at the polls.End of preview - This article contains approximately 972 words.
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