Portia concedes
The People's National Party (PNP) last night conceded defeat in Monday's general election, but maintained it would reserve its right to challenge the results of some seats once the final counts are made public. At the same time, the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) said yesterday...
Business leaders and Church congratulate Jamaica Labour Party
The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) yesterday congratulated the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) on being voted in by the Jamaican electorate to head the next government. The Mark Myers-led JCC said that, as the nation gets ready to begin a new era under new era under new leadership...
'I've made my mark, now how do I remove the ink?'
Jamaicans all across the island came out on Monday to cast their ballots for the political candidate and, in some instances, party leader they believed deserved the chance to take the country into its next phase. However, while many are now looking, with hope or maybe even trepidation...
Dad wanted me to be Prime Minister of Jamaica
ONE OF the burning questions during the recent election campaign was what type of relationship former Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) leader Edward Seaga and his successor, Bruce Golding, shared. Last Saturday, in an interview with The Gleaner...
Newcomers to Parliament
Jamaica's next Parliament will see several new faces entering the House of Representatives. Here are the nation's newest Members of Parliament.
Mayors move into House
WESTERN BUREAU: The momentum established by the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) in the 2003 local government elections came forcefully to light Monday night.Three of the party's mayors will sit in Gordon House as new Members of Parliament.
Jamaica Public Service (JPS) returns power to most customers
Just over two weeks after the passage of Hurricane Dean, the island's major light and power provider, the Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd., says it has restored electricity service to roughly 546,000 or 96 per cent of its clientele...
Observers see eye to eye - No widespread incidents - CAFFE
Local and international observers yesterday described Monday's general elections as transparent and said the polls were a success. The groups made the disclosure of their findings during three separate press conferences.....
What's an election petition?
If the People's National Party chooses to challenge the results of Monday's general election, it will have to go the route of filing election petitions. An election petition is an appeal complaining of an undue return or undue election of a member of the House of Representatives....
Post-election violence continues
The post-election period for Jamaica continued to be filled with acts of criminality and indiscipline, as gunmen roamed sections of the Corporate Area, brandishing and utilising their weapons. The curfew in the Mountain View area had been extended to 6 o'clock...
What's a magisterial recount?
If the results of the general election in any constituency are challenged, after the final count is announced, a magisterial recount can be requested. This recount will be done before a resident magistrate in the parish or constituency where the count is being challenged....
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