Dr Andrew Michael Holness etched his name in Jamaica’s political history books last night after leading the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) to victory in the island’s 19th general election – securing an unprecedented third consecutive term in power...

Confronted with a clear rejection by the Jamaican voters, People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding conceded the general election to the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) in what he described as a “difficult night”. Golding, at the PNP’s...

There were some big winners and big losers in the September 3 general election, with four newcomers unseating incumbents and now on their journey to Gordon House. BIG WINNERS Peter Bunting The Opposition spokesman on national security...

Minor political parties played a potentially decisive role in at least two key constituencies during Jamaica’s 2025 general election, with their influence felt in several others where margins were razor-thin. In Kingston Central and St Mary South....

A record 19 women from both major political parties secured victories in Wednesday’s general election, with six of them set to enter the House of Representatives as first-time members of parliament (MPs). The figure betters by one the previous hig...

Jamaica’s 19th general election unfolds today as a high-stakes political drama, with voters facing a choice between the Dr Andrew Holness-led Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) bid for a historic third term and Mark Golding’s People’s National Par...

When polls close today, over 50 candidates from outside Jamaica’s two main political parties – the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the People’s National Party (PNP) – will be hoping for a political breakthrough. This includes candidates from ...

WESTERN BUREAU: Though it represents just 16 per cent of the electorate, western Jamaica is once again expected to play a crucial role in determining the outcome of today’s general election. With 12 seats spread across Hanover, Westmoreland, St......

The Manning’s School officially opened the Class of 1984 Alumni Building last Thursday, marking a major step in the school’s modernisation efforts and showcasing a powerful model for alumni-led development in Jamaican education. The ribbon-cutti...

The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), in partnership with the Kingston Restoration Company (KRC), has rolled out its latest initiative aimed at engaging local businesses and state agencies in the maintenance and revitalisation of downtown Kingston....

As Jamaicans head to the polls on Wednesday to elect a new government, several members of the diaspora have returned to the island to cast their votes, underscoring the significance they place on this election. Over the past month, social media has....

The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) is warning that a Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) proposal to double the minimum wage on a phased basis could result in job losses or increased costs being passed on to consumers. The private-sector body urged the......

WESTERN BUREAU: Former Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips has rubbished claims by the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) that the People’s National Party (PNP) “took a wrecking ball” to Jamaica’s economy in its last administration, describing it as ...

While many St Thomas residents say they are voting based on issues affecting their communities, a significant number point to the broader infrastructure works carried out in the parish as a key influence in their decision to support the Jamaica...

The Trust for the Americas, a non-profit affiliate of the Organization of American States (OAS), recently marked the closing of its cornerstone initiative in Jamaica, the JET Project (Unleashing the Potential of Jamaican Youth through Empowerment......

WESTERN BUREAU: People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding has extended an open invitation to Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporters and undecided voters to throw their support behind his party when they go out to vote on Wednesday....

Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon has praised the smooth start to the new academic year, citing early disbursement of funds and strong parental turnout – particularly from fathers – as encouraging signs of progress in Jamaica’s education...

WESTERN BUREAU: Moses Chybar, the president of the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce, says while the tax measures put forward by the nation’s two major political parties may provide short-term ease, they could also undermine fiscal stability if not...

Sixteen young Jamaicans engaged in various professions and areas of study are warning that, while electors in their age group are willing to participate in the political and governance process, they are being turned off by a sense that their voices....

More than a dozen young Jamaicans engaged in multiple professions and areas of study say the Government’s constitutional reform process has failed miserably and that there is no surprise that it has been rendered comatose. The 16-member group,......