KINGSTON – Jamaica was holding a general election on Wednesday 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.

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

A total of 63 seats are up for grabs in Jamaica’s House of Representatives. The leader of the party that wins a majority becomes the island’s next prime minister.

The new leader will then appoint 13 of 21 senators to Jam

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