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Left Alliance for National Democracy and Socialism

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The Left Alliance for National Democracy and Socialism, or LANDS for short, is a far-left political movement in Jamaica.[1] LANDS seeks to bring socialist and democratic ideals into public discourse in Jamaca.[2]

According to its constitution, the collection of left wing ideologies which are welcomed includes Communism, Democratic Socialism, Pan-Africanism, and Black Nationalism.[3]

Structure[edit | edit source]

The following is the organizational structure of LANDS according to their own website.[4]

Organ Description
Politburo The collective leadership and highest authority of the party. It summarily determines the official stance of the party on any issue.
Secretariat Ensures that the organisation runs smoothly. (administrative work)
Central Committee The central authority within the party. Between its sessions, it is represented by a subset of its members, who form the Politburo.
Policy Committees Focus on specific areas of research and policy to influence the party's official stances.
Blocs Groups within the party, that may be based on shared geography, ideology, and/or interests.
Units The main point of contact for members and some observers of the party. They are the base of the party organisation.
Membership General members of the party are persons who are in line with the party ideology, and who pay membership fees.

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