Election day workers assist a policeman preparing to vote - file photo.
Jerome Reynolds, Gleaner Writer
Members of the security forces and Election Day workers are to cast their ballots today ahead of the March 26 local government polls.
Members of the security forces and Election Day workers are required by law to vote at least three clear days before the general population.
The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) has advised that 24, 362 Election Day workers are eligible to vote.
Another 8, 277 police personnel and 2,0 79 members of the military are also eligible to vote.
The ECJ said voting will begin at 8 a.m. and close at 4 p.m.
The electoral authorities say Election Day workers and members of the security forces who do not vote today will not be able to so on Election Day, March 26.
