National political debates continue

Published in the Jamaica Gleaner: Friday | August 10, 2007

The second of three debates in the series of national political debates will take place tonight with the Jamaica Labour Party's Audley Shaw battling Dr. Omar Davies of the People's National Party.

Both political candidates will be fielding questions on issues relating to the economy and finance.

The panellists for tonight's debate are Franklyn McKnight, Garfield Burford and Erica Virtue, while Derrick Jones will moderate the forum.

Mr. Shaw is the Shadow Minister of Finance while Dr. Davies is the Minister of Finance and Planning.

The debate begins at 9:00 p.m. and will be broadcast live on local television and radio stations.