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Op-Ed: Jamaica's Election Paradoxes
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Holness Calls for End to Garrisons

Above Jamaican PM Andrew Holness (Photo: OPM) By the Caribbean Journal staff New Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness says he will engage Opposition Leader Portia Simpson Miller in dialogue aimed at dismantling Jamaica’s garrison communities from the political landscape. Holness, who, at 39, is Jamaica’s youngest-ever leader and its first born after independence, called for […]

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Jamaica's Holness Takes over as PM

By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican Education Minister Andrew Holness was sworn in today as the country’s new Prime Minister, taking over for Bruce Golding, who officially stepped down after more than four years in power. “I have accepted the recommendation and congratulate Mr Holness on receiving the overwhelming endorsement of his colleagues,” said Jamaican […]

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Jamaican PM Golding to Resign Oct. 23

Above: PM Bruce Golding By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding will formally resign on Sunday, Oct. 23, when Education Minister Andrew Holness will be sworn in as Jamaica’s next Prime Minister, his office said in statement. Golding presided over his final cabinet meeting today. After the meeting, the Prime Minister convened […]

Jamaica's Holness Takes over as PM

 By the Caribbean Journal staff Despite media reports suggesting an earlier departure, Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding said he maintained his position as to when he would leave office. However, Information Minister Daryl Vaz said that if Minister Andrew Holness, the leading pick for party leader, remains unopposed on Oct. 19, the date when nominations […]

Golding: New Leader Must Be Chosen

Above: Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding (JIS Photo) The election of a new leader of the Jamaica Labour Party must be taken in a mature, transparent and dignified manner, Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding said last night in a national address last night. According to Golding, the party’s General Secretary has outlined the procedures for […]

Marcia Forbes: Jamaica after Golding

 By Marcia Forbes A Fractious Party The ruling Jamaica Labour Party is a political party that has experienced a fair share of internecine conflict driven by various factions and what some describe as “unbridled self-interests.” The 1999 “Gang of Five” leadership battle, the 2004 ousting of then leader, Edward Seaga, by the “Young Turks” and […]

Golding: "I Remain Prime Minister"

Above: PM Bruce Golding at the UN last year (UN Photo: Rick Bajornas) Jamaican Senator Seeks Digital Parliament Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding did not provide further details about his decision to step down as leader of the ruling Jamaica Labour Party in November during a sitting of Parliament yesterday. “I was sworn in as […]

Jamaica's Golding Won't Seek Re-Election

 By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding said he would not be seeking re-election at the Jamaica Labour Party’s annual conference in November, and will step down as Prime Minister as soon as a new leader has been elected. Golding was speaking to the Jamaica Labour Party’s Central Executive at its quarterly […]

Jamaica's Golding Removes Justice Minister Lightbourne from Cabinet

 Above: Jamaican PM Bruce Golding and former Minister Dorothy Lightbourne (JIS photos) Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding removed Sen. Dorothy Lightbourne from her post as Justice Minister today, replacing her with current House Speaker Delroy Chuck. Lightbourne was one of the most significant figures in Jamaica’s Extradition Crisis last year, along with an integral witness […]

China Vice Premier to Visit Jamaica

 Above: Hui Liangyu (UN Photo: Eskinder Debebe) By the Caribbean Journal staff Following the commencement of the China-Caribbean Economic Forum in Port of Spain this week, China’s Vice Premier Hui Liangyu will be visiting Jamaica beginning on Sunday. Hui will meet with the Governor General, Prime Minister Bruce Golding and other senior officials. It will […]

Caribbean Airlines Flight Detention Was Routine, Barbados PM Stuart Says

 The controversial detention of a Caribbean Airlines flight was simply a “routine check,” Barbados PM Freundel Stuart said on Tuesday. Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding had complained about the plane’s holdup at Grantley Adams International Airport last week. “These are procedures that have to be followed and ultimately Barbados has to make sure it complies […]