WikiLeaks: PNP paid dons not to protest
The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) which was in opposition at the time had called the island wide demonstration to protest against a wave of price hikes. But according to a confidential US Embassy cable, the PNP which was in Government at the time wanted was doing all it could to avoid the economic fallout that could come with a national protest. The diplomatic cable from the US Embassy reported that an executive member of the PNP explained that the party […]

