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By Nakinskie Robinson
With just over 72 hours until the Jamaica Labour Party's 81st annual conference, high ranking officials have set the stage for what they say will be a crucial part of the party's bid to secure an unprecedented third consecutive term.
The conference will be held at the National Arena on Sunday, starting at 10 a.m.
Deputy party leader, Desmond McKenzie, says the mass gathering will seek to reinforce that the JLP has been fully active in implementing policies that improve the lives of Jamaicans.
He says the conference, which will be the last staging in the run up to the next parliamentary election, will deliver the party's intentions to the masses, free of political gamesmanship.
"We're coming with a strong, clear message that will speak to the direction of the country," he said, adding that more policies to improve the lives of Jamaicans will be outlined.
For the smooth running of the event, Mr. McKenzie said no weapons, including firearms, will be permitted at the venue.
"We will not be allowing anything that could be considered dangerous inside the National Arena. The symbol of the Jamaican Labour Party is the bell.... We will be ensuring that party supporters have enough bells," he said, noting that vuvuzelas will not be allowed inside.
The JLP deputy leader was speaking at a press briefing on Thursday.
The annual conference will be held under the theme "Active and Strong" and will cost an estimated $76 million.
The public is being advised to stay alert for traffic advisories in relation to Sunday's conference.
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Mr. McKenzie said provisions are also being made to accommodate a possible change of venue to the National Stadium based on crowd size.
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