Latest Election News

JLP, PNP Divided, But Most J’cans Want Queen To Go

While most Jamaicans support the removal of Queen Elizabeth II as head of State, the country’s two main political parties are still bitterly divided over the issue. The incumbent Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is insisting that the matter is one for.

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Herbert Gayle | Young Jamaican Voters: Apathy, Vote Selling And Punishment For The PNP

Since my return from school in England in 2007, I have research/covered every general election. During this period, three connected characteristics of young voters have fascinated me: growing apathy, growing incidence of vote selling, and an...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Critical issues not addressed in Tuesday's social debate, says commentator

Political commentator Shalman Scott has said said critical issues were not adequately addressed during Tuesday night's national debate involving the Jamaica Labour Party and the People's National Party.

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

We’re Not Sacrificial Lambs - St Catherine Comrades Say They Have Fighting Chance In JLP Strongholds

Candidates running against strong incumbents in constituencies that are considered safe seats are usually seen as sacrificial lambs. In the constituencies of St Catherine 

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#JaVotes2020 | PNP Promises Money For Utility Bills

The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) says it will pay $4,000 monthly toward the light and water bills of each household if it wins next week's general elections. 

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Hanna Accuses Gov’t Of Undermining Water Access In PNP Constituencies, Green Rebuffs

People’s National Party (PNP) campaign spokesperson and Member of Parliament for St Ann South East Lisa Hanna has accused the Government of undermining access to water in constituencies represented by the party. Hanna made the claim...

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Election News

PNP Still Reeling From Previous Bitter Contests - New Leader Urged To Foster Unity

Internal campaigns have planted seeds of political division in the People’s National Party (PNP), leaving it badly damaged since 1992, but the temperature has risen exponentially in leadership races since, according to the party’s longest-s

#PNPvotes | Full Text: Lisa Thanks Supporters, Congratulates Golding

Defeated People's National Party (PNP) presidential candidate Lisa Hanna has said thanks to her supporters in Saturday's election. Hanna, the St Ann South Eastern MP was beaten by Mark Golding, the St Andrew South MP, by 296 votes. There was...

#PNPvotes | The Work Begins Tomorrow, Says Victorious Golding

Newly-elected president of the People’s National Party Mark Golding says he is ready to take on a bold new era in the 82-year-old organisation and the work begins tomorrow. Golding was speaking at the party’s Old Hope Road Headquarters...&l