Judgement Day - Political careers on the line as nation goes to polls
History hinges on a monumental vote today as Jamaicans go to the polls to elect a new government to manage the country's affairs for the next five years and determine the destiny of its major political leaders. more
Triple-treat election coverage
The Gleaner's media entities have come together to provide the most comprehensive election coverage in Jamaica on radio, in print and online. more
Nightmare for election workers
Several election-day workers, disgusted by accommodation arrangements at the Mico University College where they were to overnight yesterday, walked out on the institution. more
Do or die for both leaders
WITH BOTH leaders having been elevated to their respective positions to secure victory for their party in the elections, failure at the polls may end their political careers, analysts say. more
'Ballots safe'
The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) is seeking to assure the public that no one is able to verify how the police, the military or election-day workers voted on August 28, saying that the ballots remain in a very secure location. more
Triple murder raises tensions
Tension and fear gripped sections of South East St. Andrew and South East St. Elizabeth on the weekend, hours before the general election. more
Ballots rule over bullets
Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Prof. Errol Miller, yesterday signalled a warning to candidates and electors that fraud or intimidation would not be tolerated in today's general election. more
West Rural St. Andrew - 'We need better housing, better water supply system'
The constituency of West Rural St. Andrew is as varied in its terrain and housing units as it is in its people. more
EDITORIAL: Jamaica votes today in 15th general election
In the wake of a hurricane which changed course, Jamaica votes today in its 15th general election since attaining universal adult suffrage in 1944. Hurricane Dean, veering from direct impact, forced a change from the original August date, thereby prolongi more
Vote for Jamaica
Many years ago an entire family of my friends went home to vote in a general election. Everyone got all spiffily dressed but, as they approached the polling station, someone on the outside kindly informed them that "wi vote fi unuh aready!" more
Minding your Ps and Qs on election day
There are some very serious laws which govern the procedure for choosing the leaders of our country. Since ignorance of the law is no excuse, it may be helpful to know what behaviour is expected of all citizens on election day and the consequences of fail more
Why J'cans abroad should vote
Once upon a time, in a sleepy town called Chapelton in Clarendon, lived a man who was a friend to humanity. His name was Fergus Simpson. He pastored 10 churches in Northern Clarendon.
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If it goes awry, blame Danville
For some considerable time now, experts have said it's going to be a close general election tomorrow. more
PUBLIC AFFAIRS - A strong Opposition will be needed
'Which ever party is in power, Jamaica will still be a small, open economy highly dependent on global economic forces outside of our control.' more
Attack ads increase in last lap
As the advertising campaign for the September 3 general election drew to a close this weekend, both the People's National Party (PNP) and Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) intensified the 'air war' with a barrage of attack ads on both party leaders. more
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