'We must never betray trust'
As it exits at the moment, the Jamaica labour Party commands the majority of the seats in the House of Parliament. But I want to make it clear that the narrowness of this result poses significant challenges more
Their body language said it all
JUDGEMENT day had finally come. It was early Monday morning and the sun was out in its brilliance. more
Jamaica Diaspora in UK congratulates Bruce on victory
The Jamaica Diaspora in the United Kingdom yesterday congratulated the Bruce Golding-led Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) on its victory in Monday's general elections. more
Respect the strength of democracy
Jamaicans in the United Kingdom have been hailing the conduct, if not the outcome, of the general elections held in the island nation on Monday. more
'I will vote till I die'
Electors displayed a level of maturity in St. Mary that was pleasing to the eye on Monday. It was almost a beautiful sight, as Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and People's National Party (JLP) supporters more
Bittersweet celebration in 'St Bess'
Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporters in South East and South West St. Elizabeth were in a celebratory mood from early Monday afternoon as they demonstrated confidence that their candidates, Franklyn Witter, and Dr. Christopher Tufton more
Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) ready to work with new government
The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) yesterday said it was prepared to work with the new government to ensure that the welfare of teachers and students is addressed. more
Changing course - Breaking the shackles of traditionalism
Born in East Portland in 1927, Godfrey Allidice, an Aquarian, says he has supported the People's National Party (PNP) from as far back as the 1950s with pride and distinction. more
EDITORIAL - A job well done
The election result has been extremely close but the people's verdict is clear. The Jamaica Labour Party has won our 15th general election. Despite the tragic acts of violence in certain constituencies, the general verdict more
The Portia factor
Actually, what people call 'The Portia Factor' is not really about Portia Simpson Miller personally, but about what people feel Portia wants to do for them. Neither party has really understood 'The Portia Factor' more
Ugly wins, ugly losers
Football fans often console themselves in competitions like the World Cup tournament, that a scrappy, ugly win is always better than a loss, however well the losers might have played and the level of entertainment provided. more
Bruce edges out Portia - 31: JLP 29: PNP
The Bruce Golding-led Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) defied even the prophets yesterday to eke out its first general election win in 18 years; but the close victory triggered immediate controversy as Prime Minister and PNP President Portia Simpson Miller refu more
Terror reigns after results announced
Terror reigned last night for hours after the election results were announced, with several reports of volleys of gunshots in the Corporate Area and parts of St. Catherine. more
Electronic glitch causes voting hitch
The Electronic Identification of the Voter and Ballot Issuing System (EIVBIS) yesterday delayed voting in some constituencies. more
Shooting incidents mar voting in St Catherine and Kingston
Voting was yesterday marred by at least three shooting incidents in Kingston and St. Catherine. more
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