Here are your JLP, PNP candidates for today’s general election

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe People’s National Party is seeking to dethrone the Jamaica Labour Party, which is looking for a third consecutive term in government, as Jamaicans go to the polls today. Here…

EOJ says all systems go for today’s elections

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) is all set for the general election and Local Government by-elections on Wednesday, September 3. Voting will take place in 7,294 polling stations at 2,153…

JLP will dedicate general election win to Don Wehby

Reading Time: 2 minutesMembers of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) say that should they win Wednesday’s general election, the victory will be dedicated to the late Don Wehby, former government Senator and Group…

Dr Dawes confident Portmore will deliver in his favour

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe PNP’s Dr Alfred Dawes, who is seeking to be elected for the hot seat of South East, St Catherine, is confident he will sweep away the feet of his…

Jamaicans head to the polls today to elect new government  

Reading Time: 2 minutesBy Anthony Henry Jamaicans will go to the polls today, Wednesday, September 3, to elect the country’s next government, bringing an end to weeks of vibrant campaigns from the two…

Tufton defends JLP’s minimum wage plan, accuses PNP of policy flip-flops

Reading Time: 2 minutesHealth and Wellness Minister Christopher Tufton yesterday defended the government’s commitment to doubling the national minimum wage over the next five years, while accusing the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) of inconsistency and uncertainty in its economic proposals.

Speaking at a Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) press conference, Tufton said the Andrew Holness administration has a proven record of improving living standards and managing the economy responsibly.