KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Voters in Jamaica were heading to the polls on Wednesday in a general election that many believe could be a defining moment for an island shaken by corruption, inequity and economic concerns.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness of the Jamaica Labor Party is seeking a third term and running against Mark Golding, an attorney and longtime leader of the People’s National Party. The Jamaica Progressive Party and the United Independents’ Congress are also in the running.

In addition, nine independent candidates are registered to contest the election in various constituencies.

Just over 2 million registered voters are eligible to cast their ballots on the island of 2.8 million people, although turnout remains to be seen.

Excited first-time voter, 20-year-old Antwane Edwards

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