St Thomas - Jamaica's forgotten cousin
As the people of Western St. Thomas look forward to another election, there are many questions on their lips. more
Expectations for next three weeks
In the tradition of Jamaica's political history and election campaigns, we expect today's nomination of at least 120 candidates from the island's two main parties more
The promise of good governance
I'm not yet through reading the manifesto of the Opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). There is much meat in the 127-page document and I tend to chew slowly. more
Launch of the JLP's manifesto
Lloyd Allen, a member of the JLP's PR team, invited me to the launch of the JLP's manifesto. This enabled me to witness, for the first time, the launch of a political party's manifesto. more
Blair warns politicians - Hits at campaigns, abortion, gay marriage
Bishop Herro Blair, pastor of the Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre in St. Andrew, yesterday warned politicians that the Church will be watching them closely when campaigning resumes tomorrow. more
Assessing the Jamaica Labour Party manifesto
The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has been getting rave reviews for its recently unveiled manifesto which was masterly presented by its leader, Bruce Golding. While the discussions have focused on the economic and social issues more
The Jamaican electorate grows up
When Jamaica started electing leaders in 1944, most of the populace was probably illiterate, there was only one national newspaper, and there was no radio or television. more
Numbering our leaders
We are 45 tomorrow. Let's evaluate our political leaders since Independence more
Aboard the Portia train
The Jamaica Labour Party is currently outspending the People's National Party (PNP) in advertising by a factor of about four to one. more
The missing manifesto
The real general election campaign has only just begun and the tendency for it to degenerate into a carnival of motorcades, personal abuse and worse is already far advanced more
NDM candidate pins hopes on ganja legalisation
A politician is seeking to use ganja as a platform to reach the nation's Parliament.
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Old-timers reflect on past elections
'Politics nuh nice again,' was how seasoned People's National Party (PNP) activist, Venetta Samuels, described today's political campaigning more
Whose side is Seaga on?
There is a political rumour mill, which has been very active over the past month and the degree of deviousness with which it is operating can only be because it has a deliberate design more
Political Ad Watch - PNP nah change course
Maybe it's the celebratory mood around Eman-cipation and Independence holidays but both the governing People's National Party (PNP) and the opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) more
A gesture for peace
The heads of the youth arms of the two major political parties endorsed the praise-and-worship service held in Spanish Town yesterday for candidates in the upcoming general election. more
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