Power 106 FM election news, Monday August 7
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Nominations underway
Nomination day activities are in progress at centres across the island.
One hundred and forty seven proposed candidates are slated to be nominated today which begins the official start of the election campaign period ahead of the August 27 general election.
Police say they have implemented a number of measures to deal with any eventuality that may arise during today’s nomination day exercise.
Director of Communications for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Karl Angell says divisional commanders in the 19 divisions have been meeting with all political representatives in preparation for today.
Mr. Angell says police have put in additional measures in some areas.