Surprised People’s National Party (PNP) not farther ahead - Robertson
Dr. Paul Robertson, the campaign director for the governing People’s National Party (PNP) says he is surprised that his party is not farther ahead in the polls with the latest giving a six point lead over the Opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP).

The Bill Johnson’s poll, conducted on July 14 and 15 among 1,008 people in 84 communities across the island, measured electoral supportfor the PNP at 40 per cent and 34 per cent for the JLP.

Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) might pip leaders on line
With 36 days to go before the general election on August 27, the Opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is looking to close the gap between itself and the governing People’s National Party (PNP).

The latest Gleaner-commissioned Bill Johnson poll, conducted on July 14 and 15, placed the PNP and JLP at 40 per cent and 34 per cent, respectively, in popular standings.

Golding in cops’ corner
Leader of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), Bruce Golding, has chided the Government for what he claimed is its poor administration of the country’s security.

Samuda urges forgiveness
Jamaica Labour Party General Secretary Karl Samuda is urging Jamaicans to forgive each other in the wake of escalating political violence in the country ahead of the August 27 polls.

He said that an election victory would be meaningless if the process was marred by violence.

Fakhouries vouch for peace - Sister and baby brother look to go one-two in St Ann
Shahine Robinson and Peter Fakhourie share more than a border in the Siamese constituencies of North East and South East St. Ann.

The two Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidates also share a relationship spanning more than 50 years - they are siblings.

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