The Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP) welcomes assurances from the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) that senior citizens will be given priority when voting in the General Election on Thursday, September 3, 2020.
"As an elder, I am pleased to hear that we will be allowed to go to the head of the line at polling stations to limit our exposure," said CCRP Foundation Board Member Mrs Vilma McDonald, adding: "We understand that supervisors will be in charge of assisting us. That is important as we will need help also to navigate the strict COVID-19 protocols that will be in place."
CCRP is encouraged to hear that political candidates are instructing those who will be transporting our elders to observe all COVID-19 protocols, and to sanitize their vehicles. It is critical that there is a safe mode of transportation to and from the polling station.
"We welcome the news that the National Health Fund will be distributing a number of disposable masks and sanitizer to all candidates," noted Mrs McDonald. "They should have some in reserve for the elderly they transport as some home-made masks may not fit well and make good use of the hand sanitizers to protect their supporters."
"I want all my fellow seniors to be able to exercise their right to vote with a feeling of safety and security, during the pandemic," she added.
In order to check if your name is on the voters' list, simply go to the EOJ website at https://ecj.com.jm. For more details on the voting procedure, view their YouTube channel at
Staff at the CCRP head office and regional chapters are now working remotely. They can be contacted at the numbers and email addresses given on the CCRP website: ccrponline.org.
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