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Lisa Hanna finally Jumps from her Perilous PNP Patch in St Ann
It comes as no real surprise that Lisa Hanna – the 15 year PNP representative for South East St Ann – is planning to walk away from representational politics. For one, Hanna had little chance of retaining her seat at … Continue reading
What I Learnt during the Pandemic – week ending 6/6/20
In Jamaica I Learnt NOEL CHAMBERS Noel Chambers, an 81 year old Rastafarian, died in prison after he was incarcerated for 40 years without trial. A report (you may find some images uncomfortable) by the Independent Commission of Investigators (INDECOM) … Continue reading
Chang and Samuda- Anti-Crime’s Latest Double Act
The recent appointment of Senator Matthew Samuda to the Jamaican cabinet post of Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security (or is it Economic Growth?) is rather odd. This is not based on Samuda’s suitability but how Prime … Continue reading
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Tagged CARIBBEAN, crime in Jamaica, Crime reduction, jamaica, jamaican, Jamaican news, jamaican politics, JLP, pnp, Policing, Violence against women
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More Drama with the PNP’s 2 Mr D.Cs: Campbell & Crawford
It came as no big surprise that Senator Damion Crawford – PNP vice president and caretaker candidate for East Portland – has walked away from his constituency role. Crawford explained that the financial pressures on his fledgling business has taken … Continue reading
Proof Again that Dayton Campbell is Wasted on the Back Benches
An excellent speech in Jamaica’s parliament this week by the People National Party’s (PNP) Dayton Campbell. It was succinct, engaging, and ebullient. You could tell from the body language of some Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) members – across the aisle … Continue reading
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Tagged dayton campbell, jamaica, jamaican, jamaican politics, pnp
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Phillips Survives Curveball from Bunting – What Happens Next?
People’s National Party’s (PNP) President, Peter Phillips (One PNP), held off a strong challenge for the leadership to defeat rival Peter Bunting (Rise United) by 1,427 (51%) votes to 1,351 (49%). Just. PNP delegates spoke on Saturday (96% turnout) and … Continue reading
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Tagged jamaica, jamaican politics, JLP, Peter Bunting, Peter Phillips, pnp
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PNP Leadership Race: Parting Peters
Peter Phillips, the current leader of Jamaica’s People’s National Party (PNP) should send a thank you emoji to his rival in the leadership race, Peter Bunting. Bunting’s challenge for the leadership has certainly given the PNP the impetus it has … Continue reading
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Tagged corruption, jamaica, jamaican, People's National Party, Peter Bunting, Peter Phillips, pnp, politrix
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Bunting Bluffs His Leadership Bid?
Peter Bunting has decided not to challenge Peter Phillips to succeed Portia Simpson-Miller as leader of Jamaica’s People’s National Party (PNP). In his statement Bunting also felt Phillips is the right person to lead the current party of opposition. So … Continue reading
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Tagged jamaican, JLP, Peter Bunting, Peter Phillips, pnp
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Congratulations to Andrew Holness
Andrew Holness must be congratulated for leading his Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) to victory over the losing (governing) People’s National Party (PNP). Holness ran the better campaign. PNP’s campaign was too arrogant and sloppy. JLP went from 21 seats in 2011 … Continue reading
Election Time in Jamaica
Tomorrow Jamaicans will vote for their next government. Will Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller’s PNP remain in power? Or will Andrew Holness finally get his first national political victory as leader of the JLP? As with any national elections economic growth is … Continue reading
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Tagged andrew holness, jamaica, jamaican, JAMAICAN ELECTIONS, JLP, old harbour, pnp, politics, Portia Simpson, PORTIA SIMPSON MILLER
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