'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 not just for me and not just for the team that I lead...
Their body language said it all
JUDGEMENT day had finally come. It was early Monday morning and the sun was out in its brilliance. But the body language of the Comrades at Portia Simpson Miller's South West St. Andrew constituency office did not suggest great optimism for a People's National Party (PNP) victory.
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. The UK Diaspora movement said it was pleased that, in his first speech after the results...
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. "I think the people have exercised democracy in their voting and we must respect that," said Mavis Stewart...
'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, unafraid of wearing their colours, lined up with each other, without incident.
Bittersweet celebration in 'St Bess'
JUNCTION, St. Elizabeth: 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, would be victorious...
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. Preliminary results in the general election held on Monday show that the Bruce Golding-led Jamaica Labour Party...
Changing course - Breaking the shackles of traditionalism
PORTLAND: Born in East Portland in 1927, Godfrey Allidice, an Aquarian, says he has supportedthe People's National Party (PNP) from as far back as the 1950s with pride and distinction. This white-bearded gentleman, standing 6 feet 5 inches tall, possessing what appears...
Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldiers give royal performance at London palaces
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) recently ended a successful six-week Calypso Hop military exchange in London, which saw the contingent performing ceremonial guard duties at the royal palaces. The contingent, which included members of the Jamaica Regiment...
Palisadoes roadway cleared after 'Felix'
The Palisadoes roadway in Kingston was reduced to a single lane for much of yesterday, after sea swells associated with Hurricane Felix covered most of the road with water, sand and other debris. The waves pounded the roadway that leads to the Norman Manley International Airport ...
Jamaica puts Iraq war experience to poetry - Female soldier in US army releases third book
When Laura Johnson left Jamaica in 1988 to live in the United States (U.S.) she never imagined the varied and unusual experiences she would have later in her life. For one thing, the little 11-year-old girl who grew up with her mother and two sisters in Dunkirk...
Quality standards for NWC, JPS suspended
The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) says it has approved applications from the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) and National Water Commission (NWC) for the suspension of Quality of Service Standards in the aftermath of the passage of Hurricane Dean.OUR...
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