JLP cancels annual conference

The Standing Committee of the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has decided to cancel the party's annual conference in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

The JLP's Communication Taskforce Chairman, Abka Fitz-Henley, says the decision is intended to ensure that all of the party's energies remain focused on assisting Jamaicans to recover from the impact of the hurricane.

The decision to cancel the conference, which usually takes place in late November, was taken at a meeting of the Standing Committee on November 18.

That decision is is to be referred to the Central Executive which is to meet on December 7.

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