KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) today said it is considering withholding contributions to the political parties until measures are put in place to bring credibility and transparency to the campaign financing process.

The decision, according to the organisation, follows yesterday’s PSOJ meeting to discuss the campaign financing scandal rocking the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP).

PSOJ said in a press release a short while ago that it is in support of the probe being done by the Office of the Contractor General (OCG) and called for a speedy conclusion to these investigations.

Meanwhile, the organisation expressed concern that the gazetting and finalization of Amendments to the Representation of People’s Act Providing for Party Registration and Campaign Finance Regulation are still outstanding despite the regulations being passed earlier this year.

“This is unacceptable for any democracy that is serious about transparency in our political process, and urges the government to make this a priority and ensure the timely implementation of the amendments,” PSOJ said.

The organisation said it is currently discussing with members the possibility of withholding any contributions to the political parties, until these amendments are in place.