JLP’s Derrick Smith wins first seat called
Written by JamaicaElections.comDerrick Smith Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) for the North West St. Andrew constituency has made a little history being the first candidate to be elected this election.
Mr. Smith beat Jermaine Martin of the People’s National Party (PNP) by 5786 (59.7 per cent) votes to 3906 (40.3 per cent).
A total of 9,692 votes were cast, representing a turnout of 57.69 per cent.
Omar Davies has just been returned as PNP Member of Parliament for South St. Andrew, followed by Party colleague Ronnie Thwaites in Central Kingston.
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