‘What a way JLP sweet’ - journalists
Written by Ross Sheil
We’ve mentioned on this blog, several times before, the various ways in which the two main parties have been attempting to curry favour from voters.
A colleague today brought back what seems to be a ’sweet’ attempt by the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) to get journalists on their side by handing out goody bags (see photo) from their Media Centre at the Hilton Hotel in New Kingston.
Amongst the items - a brownie is missing, eaten, from the photograph - is a green candle. Does the JLP want journalists to keep this alight for them on Election Day?
Also … ‘a friend’ has handed me a discreet example of tribalism. It’s a People’s National Party (PNP) t-shirt, plain orange with ‘PNP WINNER’ written on the inside tag.
Perhaps this is because the Electoral Commission of Jamaica has banned party ‘paraphernalia’ from polling stations but still allows colours?
September 3rd, 2007 at 2:40 pm
I hope the JLP will win the election and put an end to 18 years of dominant rule by the PNP. It is time for a real change and a change for a better image of a leader.
One who will reflect the scientifically and technologically achievements of 21st Century for the Jamaican people, who always strive for excellency both academically, financially and socially.
Good Luck Jamaican!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vote for the JLP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 3rd, 2007 at 3:45 pm
Well said,Ms.Jeanette Bent !
September 3rd, 2007 at 4:17 pm
Unno betta tek Green Bag an cool….!
September 3rd, 2007 at 4:25 pm
Jamaicans need to realise that a change is necessary. We’ve got the resorces, our young and educated individuals have migrated to develop other countries and this needs to be stopped. Jamaicans vote for a change so I can come back home and develop my country.
September 3rd, 2007 at 4:41 pm
buying votes like the old days, bag a rice and red peas
September 3rd, 2007 at 5:50 pm
Noel, don’t forget the bulga!
September 3rd, 2007 at 5:53 pm
It is really sad to see how illiterate of thier county Jamaican’s are. There needs to be a change but it does not come from the two parties. Change comes from the people. The jamaican people need to stop killing each other and stand up to the government who take them for a fools. Who ever have internet access should take a look at the US Department of state website and see how they talk about Jamaica. It is a shame that right now people in jamiaca is in need and cannot get help because of the Jamaicans. Go out and vote for a better country not because you think you are a JLP or a PNP. Stop the killing.