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Holness bubble bursts - Shine rubs off young PM
Dudus/Manatt episode cost JLP dearly, says Samuda
BY INGRID BROWN Senior staff reporter browni@jamaicaobserver.com
Friday, December 30, 2011
JAMAICA Labour Party (JLP) campaign director Karl Samuda last night said the Dudus/Manatt episode has cost the party dearly. "I cannot over-emphasise the extent to which that resonates in the minds of the people for a number of months," Samuda told journalists when he arrived at the JLP headquarters at Belmont Road in Kingston shortly after the election was declared in favour of the People's National Party (PNP).
Samuda, who stopped short of admitting that the extradition saga cost the party the election, said it was a moment of great regret for the party.
"The Labourites feel it, but we will rebound," he said, as he paraphrased a quote: "I am told to laugh because to cry would be embarrassing.".
He said the party will be meeting with everyone at the decision-making level to chart the way forward.
Meanwhile, JLP leader and prime minister Andrew Holness, in conceding the election, said, "the people have spoken and we are humble servants and we listen".
As such, Holness told journalists that he had since called Prime Minister-designate Portia Simpson Miller to concede.
"I wish the new Government well with the challenges they will face and I hope for the people of Jamaica that they will do a good job," he said.
According to Holness, it is a time of introspection and reflection for the party.
Holness said it is clear that the people still have concerns about his party. He, too, admitted that the Dudus/Manatt affair — which resulted in a strain in relations between Jamaica and the USA over that country's extradition request for accused drug trafficker Christopher 'Dudus' Coke — has always been in the backdrop.
Holness vowed to begin the JLP's campaign as early as today to be returned to power.
"We are determined to serve the people in the best way possible," he added.
According to Holness, who became the head of Government on October 23, he did not have much room to work, having served as prime minister for such a short time. However, he said he was looking forward to another opportunity.
Meanwhile, Samuda said the JLP remains proud of its achievements even as he vowed that the party will remain a very vibrant Opposition.
"We are going into Parliament with our heads high," he said.
He said he does not foresee a problem with Holness continuing to lead the party, as he pledged to continue giving him his support.
"I support him today as strongly as I support him yesterday," Samuda said.
Meanwhile, some persons at the scantily populated JLP headquarters last night openly vented their anger at party officials whom they accused of neglecting the supporters during their reign.
"The MP dem abandon the councillors and the workers from dem win and dat is why this happen tonight," one man shouted.
Other supporters were overheard complaining of similar neglect as they accused the party officials of being too high-handed.
 
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Norman Lee
12/30/2011
JLP paid the penalty for its egregious act by any government - trying to thwart the extradition of a wanted man. No one in the JLP caucus is blameless because there was no known dissent or even a leak of a dissent. Bruce & Dor ran Busta's JLP into international disrepute. They were hoping that it would be a nine day talk and laid to rest but it should be obvious to all politicians that the memory of Jamaicans are improving. Andrew will now regret that he took up when Bruce bail out. Score 0 - 1
12/30/2011
JLP paid the penalty for its egregious act by any government - trying to thwart the extradition of a wanted man. No one in the JLP caucus is blameless because there was no known dissent or even a leak of a dissent. Bruce & Dor ran Busta's JLP into international disrepute. They were hoping that it would be a nine day talk and laid to rest but it should be obvious to all politicians that the memory of Jamaicans are improving. Andrew will now regret that he took up when Bruce bail out. Score 0 - 1
Joseph Edwards
12/30/2011
When the people rebel against God he gives them a ruler with a hard heart who will deal with them accordingly. JA you have earned it, a set of Alibaba plus Jokers so laugh now while you can because the greater portion of the disaster is yet to come. You sign a deal with the Devil and you're paid so bound to carry out your end of the deal or die, anyway you lose your soul. The PNP has sold its soul for a win now payback is very near. SIS P you opened a door for sins now walk in and enjoy it.
12/30/2011
When the people rebel against God he gives them a ruler with a hard heart who will deal with them accordingly. JA you have earned it, a set of Alibaba plus Jokers so laugh now while you can because the greater portion of the disaster is yet to come. You sign a deal with the Devil and you're paid so bound to carry out your end of the deal or die, anyway you lose your soul. The PNP has sold its soul for a win now payback is very near. SIS P you opened a door for sins now walk in and enjoy it.
Joseph Edwards
12/30/2011
The evidence is now overwhelming each time the JLP fixes the economy of the country the dunces called citizen to include (Teachers, Police, Nurses and other public sector workers mainly) put the PNP back in office to mash up the country. Without a good economy how do you expect to get large salary increases, oh I forgot borrow it that is all the PNP seems to know. GOD help JA too many illiterates parading as educated. 5 years from today u all will get what u asked for, a pity I will feel it too.
12/30/2011
The evidence is now overwhelming each time the JLP fixes the economy of the country the dunces called citizen to include (Teachers, Police, Nurses and other public sector workers mainly) put the PNP back in office to mash up the country. Without a good economy how do you expect to get large salary increases, oh I forgot borrow it that is all the PNP seems to know. GOD help JA too many illiterates parading as educated. 5 years from today u all will get what u asked for, a pity I will feel it too.
Sammy Lewis
12/30/2011
All the best to the Jamaica Labour Party you tried your best and you will be in power again. Am hoping the people of Jamaica will not be complaining about unemployment, crime etc anymore.
12/30/2011
All the best to the Jamaica Labour Party you tried your best and you will be in power again. Am hoping the people of Jamaica will not be complaining about unemployment, crime etc anymore.
moe love
12/30/2011
i think tufton should of ran cause i no he would of won he's very smart like holness and he help the farmers alot were alot of business wast coming in remeber to hold your heads high jlp and don't make gay legal that will make you and pnp look bad so fight against portia word she will reveiw it
12/30/2011
i think tufton should of ran cause i no he would of won he's very smart like holness and he help the farmers alot were alot of business wast coming in remeber to hold your heads high jlp and don't make gay legal that will make you and pnp look bad so fight against portia word she will reveiw it
D T
12/30/2011
Congrats to the PNP, I am not convinced they will do a better job but I hope they do. I ask Wanda, Chuck E and Anthony ll to join me and ask for answers to the light bulb and trafigura case now. Will we see them disappear or will we get answers. Let us watch and see how these cases are handled, AH made some mistakes when he support BG with MPP and then Mike Henry and the JIDP. I am sorry he deserve to lose. Please get rid of Vaz and others and come again, I believe you will do good, Show us.
12/30/2011
Congrats to the PNP, I am not convinced they will do a better job but I hope they do. I ask Wanda, Chuck E and Anthony ll to join me and ask for answers to the light bulb and trafigura case now. Will we see them disappear or will we get answers. Let us watch and see how these cases are handled, AH made some mistakes when he support BG with MPP and then Mike Henry and the JIDP. I am sorry he deserve to lose. Please get rid of Vaz and others and come again, I believe you will do good, Show us.
G T
12/30/2011
put things in place to hold ministers ACCOUNTABLE for every cent of Ja tax dollar spent.... tax payers should not bear the cost of over runs... watch how u politicains talk to us ppl.... hard working ppl should not have to fight and threaten strike to get a few more cents on their pay while u MP enjoys millions of $ every year, u getting paid, stop driving around in gov cars and bay gas fi u own and use it....
12/30/2011
put things in place to hold ministers ACCOUNTABLE for every cent of Ja tax dollar spent.... tax payers should not bear the cost of over runs... watch how u politicains talk to us ppl.... hard working ppl should not have to fight and threaten strike to get a few more cents on their pay while u MP enjoys millions of $ every year, u getting paid, stop driving around in gov cars and bay gas fi u own and use it....
Sophia-Marrie Johnson
12/30/2011
'Mantu' Vaz 'I cannot recall' Nelson, gay banger Mullings,the arrogant one Montague and not a red cent Shaw deserved to be punished. All were short sighted (still are?) puffed up and out of touch with us as a people the they did not feel our infirmities. We do hope that the lesson taught to the JLP is not lost on the PNP and that they will do the job that they were elected to do...if not they too will be voted out. Go Ja, we do have a voice-a strong one too!!
12/30/2011
'Mantu' Vaz 'I cannot recall' Nelson, gay banger Mullings,the arrogant one Montague and not a red cent Shaw deserved to be punished. All were short sighted (still are?) puffed up and out of touch with us as a people the they did not feel our infirmities. We do hope that the lesson taught to the JLP is not lost on the PNP and that they will do the job that they were elected to do...if not they too will be voted out. Go Ja, we do have a voice-a strong one too!!
L Morley
12/30/2011
Its very unfortunate that over 50% of voters did not vote not to mention those not registered to vote. This means no one has a mandate really. I think the JLP failed in terms of communicating to the common man. They did a good job but fail to communicate in simple language to attract support. Its like having a good product but poor sales team
12/30/2011
Its very unfortunate that over 50% of voters did not vote not to mention those not registered to vote. This means no one has a mandate really. I think the JLP failed in terms of communicating to the common man. They did a good job but fail to communicate in simple language to attract support. Its like having a good product but poor sales team
Tricia Grindley
12/30/2011
Well put, @ Stephen Fox. Particularly fond of the remark, " Work with the PNP to develop the country." I know that Andrew Holness is balanced enough to do that. There is a time for politics and a time to put country first.
12/30/2011
Well put, @ Stephen Fox. Particularly fond of the remark, " Work with the PNP to develop the country." I know that Andrew Holness is balanced enough to do that. There is a time for politics and a time to put country first.
real southy
12/30/2011
it is now clear to me that the JLP cannot WIN an election in Jamaica ,they can only get in power when the PNP LOSE it (dash it weh...some people might not understand)
I was born and raised in Southside and i have never voted but i always prefer JLP but i must say any government that kills almost 100 of its citizens in pursuit of 1 man and labels innocent people killed by the state as COLLATERAL DAMAGES deserves to be consign to the rubbish heap
12/30/2011
it is now clear to me that the JLP cannot WIN an election in Jamaica ,they can only get in power when the PNP LOSE it (dash it weh...some people might not understand)
I was born and raised in Southside and i have never voted but i always prefer JLP but i must say any government that kills almost 100 of its citizens in pursuit of 1 man and labels innocent people killed by the state as COLLATERAL DAMAGES deserves to be consign to the rubbish heap
Jakan 2011
12/30/2011
Stop blaming Manatt/Dudus. Blame the arrogance that prevailed among your membership starting with you PM. You stepped on teachers and that is the worst move you could make. Now that you have been HUMBLED, maybe you are ready to listen so HEAR THIS......TEACHERS" DIPLOMA is the HIGHER QUALIFICATION so requiring so so first degree is downgrading NOT UPGRADING. Now respect teachers and live! Now go read the Education Act and other publications before making grand announcements and ASTEP is NO STEP.
12/30/2011
Stop blaming Manatt/Dudus. Blame the arrogance that prevailed among your membership starting with you PM. You stepped on teachers and that is the worst move you could make. Now that you have been HUMBLED, maybe you are ready to listen so HEAR THIS......TEACHERS" DIPLOMA is the HIGHER QUALIFICATION so requiring so so first degree is downgrading NOT UPGRADING. Now respect teachers and live! Now go read the Education Act and other publications before making grand announcements and ASTEP is NO STEP.
Kiesha Sassy
12/30/2011
All I have to say is that even though JLP lost the election by so much votes they should keep their heads up and both party should work together now for the betterment of the country and the people. I mean there are challenges ahead and one party alone cant overcome them all, so stop with the blaming and criticisms and lets work together as Jamaicans for Jamica. Congrats to the PNP.
12/30/2011
All I have to say is that even though JLP lost the election by so much votes they should keep their heads up and both party should work together now for the betterment of the country and the people. I mean there are challenges ahead and one party alone cant overcome them all, so stop with the blaming and criticisms and lets work together as Jamaicans for Jamica. Congrats to the PNP.
Jus Irie
12/30/2011
Yard Vibes, I remember your prediction and share your shock at the margin of victory. I'm also wondering if Portia's more mature answer to the buggery question, conbined with the pastors and JLP members trying to make political hay of it might have created a backlash. People want jobs first and don't care if they have to work next to a gay person to make a living. Jamaica's electorate is growing up and the JLP didn't realise.
12/30/2011
Yard Vibes, I remember your prediction and share your shock at the margin of victory. I'm also wondering if Portia's more mature answer to the buggery question, conbined with the pastors and JLP members trying to make political hay of it might have created a backlash. People want jobs first and don't care if they have to work next to a gay person to make a living. Jamaica's electorate is growing up and the JLP didn't realise.
Kiesha Sassy
12/30/2011
All I have to say is that even though JLP lost by so much votes they should keep their heads up and both party should work together now for the betterment of the country and the people. I mean there are challenges ahead and one party alone cant overcome them all, so stop with the blaming and criticisms and lets work together as as Jamaicans for Jamaica.
12/30/2011
All I have to say is that even though JLP lost by so much votes they should keep their heads up and both party should work together now for the betterment of the country and the people. I mean there are challenges ahead and one party alone cant overcome them all, so stop with the blaming and criticisms and lets work together as as Jamaicans for Jamaica.
Kiesha Sassy
12/30/2011
All I have to say is that even though JLP lost by so much votes they should keep their heads up and both party should work together now for the betterment of the country and the people. I mean there are challenges ahead and one party alone cant overcome all of them, so stop with the blaming and criticisms and lets work together for a better Jamica.
12/30/2011
All I have to say is that even though JLP lost by so much votes they should keep their heads up and both party should work together now for the betterment of the country and the people. I mean there are challenges ahead and one party alone cant overcome all of them, so stop with the blaming and criticisms and lets work together for a better Jamica.
Farruk BMA
12/30/2011
Sorry Clovis, even your constant PNP bashing could not help. Who are you going to pick on now?
12/30/2011
Sorry Clovis, even your constant PNP bashing could not help. Who are you going to pick on now?
Noel Richards
12/30/2011
You will get another shot in two to three years, that's how badly things will deteriorate under the PNP, but there will be another serious challenger at that time.
12/30/2011
You will get another shot in two to three years, that's how badly things will deteriorate under the PNP, but there will be another serious challenger at that time.
Rush Pope
12/30/2011
Andrew was new in the post but no different. People anticipated difference. They should have had an internal election. There would be fall out, but Andrew having an internal mandate would be able to change the direction of the party. He could have called the elections next December after the party healed, and he opened up to the Jamaican people. He could have sidelined the arrogance typified by Vaz and replace it with civility. He could have retired Portia. But Portia may have retired him early.
12/30/2011
Andrew was new in the post but no different. People anticipated difference. They should have had an internal election. There would be fall out, but Andrew having an internal mandate would be able to change the direction of the party. He could have called the elections next December after the party healed, and he opened up to the Jamaican people. He could have sidelined the arrogance typified by Vaz and replace it with civility. He could have retired Portia. But Portia may have retired him early.
Cerro Cerro1
12/30/2011
Both parties are responsible for the state of Jamaica today; we have the same set of people going around in circle term after term no matter which party wins. The world is changing in every way and Jamaica needs new people with fresh ideas on how to run the country in the 21 century, putting Andrew Holness has the head and Dr. Tufton has deputy of the JLP is a start. No need to cry over spill milk because JLP knew that they would not be winning this election, both parties need to work together.
12/30/2011
Both parties are responsible for the state of Jamaica today; we have the same set of people going around in circle term after term no matter which party wins. The world is changing in every way and Jamaica needs new people with fresh ideas on how to run the country in the 21 century, putting Andrew Holness has the head and Dr. Tufton has deputy of the JLP is a start. No need to cry over spill milk because JLP knew that they would not be winning this election, both parties need to work together.
Rush Pope
12/30/2011
The JLP was just too arrogant with their slim majority. The Dudus saga not only cost Golding, it cost the JLP - they backed him but many just failed to recall too often. They were untruthful, failed to properly communicate and refused to sympathize with suffering Jamaicans. All they focued on were properity that many did not feel. Andrew should have separated himself from Bruce. He did not. Perhaps he could not. He was SELECTED. Others called the shot. A rougher road awaits him.
12/30/2011
The JLP was just too arrogant with their slim majority. The Dudus saga not only cost Golding, it cost the JLP - they backed him but many just failed to recall too often. They were untruthful, failed to properly communicate and refused to sympathize with suffering Jamaicans. All they focued on were properity that many did not feel. Andrew should have separated himself from Bruce. He did not. Perhaps he could not. He was SELECTED. Others called the shot. A rougher road awaits him.
mark jones
12/30/2011
Mr Holness again you are being ill advised in wanting to start a campaign from today......Look at what the PNP did they lost, went AWOL for a while sorted out their issues then re emerged as a united force to sweep the JLP. take the first 6 months or so to make the radical changes needed in your party. I still believe the JLP had the better long term plans for the country but it needs to purge its ranks of those arrogant and nefarious characters.
12/30/2011
Mr Holness again you are being ill advised in wanting to start a campaign from today......Look at what the PNP did they lost, went AWOL for a while sorted out their issues then re emerged as a united force to sweep the JLP. take the first 6 months or so to make the radical changes needed in your party. I still believe the JLP had the better long term plans for the country but it needs to purge its ranks of those arrogant and nefarious characters.
george watson
12/30/2011
Probably the next time the JLP will focus on the issues and not personalities. Heavens knows that after a government has been in office for one term there is much that can be legitimately criticized instead of people being attacked personally.
No time for crowing. We are all Jamaicans and should work together to put the nation forward.
The PNP and the JLP need to work together for the success of this country. One cannot work without the other.
Congrats PNP.
Blessings JLP.
12/30/2011
Probably the next time the JLP will focus on the issues and not personalities. Heavens knows that after a government has been in office for one term there is much that can be legitimately criticized instead of people being attacked personally.
No time for crowing. We are all Jamaicans and should work together to put the nation forward.
The PNP and the JLP need to work together for the success of this country. One cannot work without the other.
Congrats PNP.
Blessings JLP.
mark jones
12/30/2011
Reasons the JLP lost IMO
1) Too arrogant and disconnected from the common man
2) Dudus Extradition
3) G2K attack campaign against Ja's most popular politician
4)Failure to contextualize and market the real gains made over 4yrs
5)Failure to recognize the plight of the 300+ thousand plus real people below the poverty line. Having the right macro econ environment is one but in the interim while the long term jobs are being created the immediate needs of the people must be factored even with the IMF
12/30/2011
Reasons the JLP lost IMO
1) Too arrogant and disconnected from the common man
2) Dudus Extradition
3) G2K attack campaign against Ja's most popular politician
4)Failure to contextualize and market the real gains made over 4yrs
5)Failure to recognize the plight of the 300+ thousand plus real people below the poverty line. Having the right macro econ environment is one but in the interim while the long term jobs are being created the immediate needs of the people must be factored even with the IMF
Strange Bedfellows
12/30/2011
The Electoral office reports 48% turn-out. I believe that's the lowest contested General Election (GE) turn-out. This tells me that the swing was a small swing TO the PNP. It was a greater swing TO NOT VOTE. Why? Manat-Dudus affair? Sure. It turned off alot of JLP support. But more importantly, bad roads, bad economy and some absent MP's. In JA, low turn-out in GE's favors the PNP because they have a wider base/more reason to vote yesterday. Simple, JLP should've done more roadwork b4 calling it
12/30/2011
The Electoral office reports 48% turn-out. I believe that's the lowest contested General Election (GE) turn-out. This tells me that the swing was a small swing TO the PNP. It was a greater swing TO NOT VOTE. Why? Manat-Dudus affair? Sure. It turned off alot of JLP support. But more importantly, bad roads, bad economy and some absent MP's. In JA, low turn-out in GE's favors the PNP because they have a wider base/more reason to vote yesterday. Simple, JLP should've done more roadwork b4 calling it
Authnel Reid
12/30/2011
equasion: Holnes= youth+ Bruce Golding's policy- track record=Zero (loss of election)
12/30/2011
equasion: Holnes= youth+ Bruce Golding's policy- track record=Zero (loss of election)
Wa Tch
12/30/2011
@Black Bud the Observer doesn't like my posts today because I have assigned some of the blame for the JLP loss to them. You say: "Some people said BG palyed a master stroke but he gave AH basket fi carry water" but it was Bruce Golding who had the audacity to say so himself at the JLP conference showing no respect for the intelligence of the Jamaican people. His actions also helped in the punishment meted out by the people to the JLP.
12/30/2011
@Black Bud the Observer doesn't like my posts today because I have assigned some of the blame for the JLP loss to them. You say: "Some people said BG palyed a master stroke but he gave AH basket fi carry water" but it was Bruce Golding who had the audacity to say so himself at the JLP conference showing no respect for the intelligence of the Jamaican people. His actions also helped in the punishment meted out by the people to the JLP.
blog dis
12/30/2011
The PNP may not know how to run a country but they sure know to win an election they have basically been campaigning since 2007 and have been on an all island bus tour for better part of the year did the JLP really expect to bring out Prince Andrew campaign for 3 weeks and compete with that , having only won in 2007 with the slighted of margins plus with Manatt baggage ……sad
12/30/2011
The PNP may not know how to run a country but they sure know to win an election they have basically been campaigning since 2007 and have been on an all island bus tour for better part of the year did the JLP really expect to bring out Prince Andrew campaign for 3 weeks and compete with that , having only won in 2007 with the slighted of margins plus with Manatt baggage ……sad
maroon C.
12/30/2011
A sad day in Ja. Lets hope this old guard will not sink the country back to the Haiti like status that the JLP had rescue it from 4 years ago. I am calling on the opposition to get active, the campaign begins now, keep your eyes on dem T...., u r getting paid as opposition to keep a watch on the bandits, please do your job as opposition leave no stone nu-turn, don't let they get away with the usual corruption. As for me i will b boycotting Ja. for now. A very SAD day in Jamaica.
12/30/2011
A sad day in Ja. Lets hope this old guard will not sink the country back to the Haiti like status that the JLP had rescue it from 4 years ago. I am calling on the opposition to get active, the campaign begins now, keep your eyes on dem T...., u r getting paid as opposition to keep a watch on the bandits, please do your job as opposition leave no stone nu-turn, don't let they get away with the usual corruption. As for me i will b boycotting Ja. for now. A very SAD day in Jamaica.
stanley buffett
12/30/2011
Mr Holness you are young take this as a learning experience,the same happen to Portia look at her,what you got to do is encourage younger minds for the future in the party,we are living in computer age people are talking about spread sheet power point tweet blogging Samuda and many more need to step aside,the new prime minister have a hand full you guys put your personality aside and work for the better of jamaica,jamaica need leadership the world is in a economy melt down lot of work need,
12/30/2011
Mr Holness you are young take this as a learning experience,the same happen to Portia look at her,what you got to do is encourage younger minds for the future in the party,we are living in computer age people are talking about spread sheet power point tweet blogging Samuda and many more need to step aside,the new prime minister have a hand full you guys put your personality aside and work for the better of jamaica,jamaica need leadership the world is in a economy melt down lot of work need,
Stephen Fox
12/30/2011
Woulda, coulda, shoulda. The damage was done by the christopher coke extradition and the resulting loss of trust. Andrew could not repair that. The JLP needs to regroup, assess their policies, and ask themselves who they really are. The time of Edward Seaga and his old henchmen is over. Now is the time of Holness, Tufton, Shaw, and the new visionaries. Get back to work gentlemen and gentlewomen. Work with the PNP to develop the country. The fat lady has not sung.
12/30/2011
Woulda, coulda, shoulda. The damage was done by the christopher coke extradition and the resulting loss of trust. Andrew could not repair that. The JLP needs to regroup, assess their policies, and ask themselves who they really are. The time of Edward Seaga and his old henchmen is over. Now is the time of Holness, Tufton, Shaw, and the new visionaries. Get back to work gentlemen and gentlewomen. Work with the PNP to develop the country. The fat lady has not sung.
0o k
12/30/2011
Election way too early, I told you so!
I am of two minds on the one hand I think Drew should keep ex-Ministers as Shadows and Senate on the other I think he should go for the young ladies that were part of this Election cycle + new younger faces as the Party rebuild for the future.
Don't really know what will happened, good luck whatever it brings. One thing for sure I did get turned off with the ultra-religious, god-tinge Campaigning from both sides but more so from young Candidates.
12/30/2011
Election way too early, I told you so!
I am of two minds on the one hand I think Drew should keep ex-Ministers as Shadows and Senate on the other I think he should go for the young ladies that were part of this Election cycle + new younger faces as the Party rebuild for the future.
Don't really know what will happened, good luck whatever it brings. One thing for sure I did get turned off with the ultra-religious, god-tinge Campaigning from both sides but more so from young Candidates.
Raymond Clarke
12/30/2011
The results don't make much sense to me as outsider who grudgingly have to send remittance to Jamaica. I understand that the PNP won, but they should not have won my the margins they did. Winning with such large margin suggest that the PNP, who has the same leadership from years past can put the country on the right path, a path they were unable to do for 18 years. If this was new team, then the results would make send. Jamaica is in need for a coalition government to solve its many problems.
12/30/2011
The results don't make much sense to me as outsider who grudgingly have to send remittance to Jamaica. I understand that the PNP won, but they should not have won my the margins they did. Winning with such large margin suggest that the PNP, who has the same leadership from years past can put the country on the right path, a path they were unable to do for 18 years. If this was new team, then the results would make send. Jamaica is in need for a coalition government to solve its many problems.
Yard Vibz
12/30/2011
Minutes after the infamous leadership debate, I had predicted a 34-29 victory for the PNP. But Lawd Gad man, not even the most seasoned pundits could've envisioned this outcome... Suh what went wrong? Well, unlike Sista P, whose demeanor mirrors that of the ordinary person in the streets, Andrew's condescending persona tends to appeal to the so called intellectuals... A baker has to develop an appetite for his own bread; otherwise his customers will vanish...Why are your kids being homeschooled?
12/30/2011
Minutes after the infamous leadership debate, I had predicted a 34-29 victory for the PNP. But Lawd Gad man, not even the most seasoned pundits could've envisioned this outcome... Suh what went wrong? Well, unlike Sista P, whose demeanor mirrors that of the ordinary person in the streets, Andrew's condescending persona tends to appeal to the so called intellectuals... A baker has to develop an appetite for his own bread; otherwise his customers will vanish...Why are your kids being homeschooled?
Charles Battiste
12/30/2011
Agree: Holness showed he was not a real leader to my disappointment. He did not lead Vaz and others...I supported his selection by BG. Portia, need to lead and select her cabinet based on qualification and not affiliation. Definitely, Christie should be given more power and depoliticize his position, so that it is not threatened everytime there is a new govt. Review the consititution for revision and modernization. Congrats to the Jamaican people! One Love!
12/30/2011
Agree: Holness showed he was not a real leader to my disappointment. He did not lead Vaz and others...I supported his selection by BG. Portia, need to lead and select her cabinet based on qualification and not affiliation. Definitely, Christie should be given more power and depoliticize his position, so that it is not threatened everytime there is a new govt. Review the consititution for revision and modernization. Congrats to the Jamaican people! One Love!
Stephen Fox
12/30/2011
The people have spoken. Based on the precount it is a landslide. The JLP has to respect that and get back to work helping the PNP develop the country.
12/30/2011
The people have spoken. Based on the precount it is a landslide. The JLP has to respect that and get back to work helping the PNP develop the country.
Cinderella G
12/30/2011
Black Bud and Ghost Rider, I totally agree with you. PSM has a lot of work to do no time for honeymoon, sorry Mr. Miller your wife will not be home most of the time. Greg Christie MUST be given more power to mash down corruption. PSM should choose the people with integrity as her cabinet members. Partner with the private sector to chart JD's for the MP's, set fix election date. You know, I am going to try to speak with her directly. I am watching for Clovis Cartoon, the dinosaur win, lol.
12/30/2011
Black Bud and Ghost Rider, I totally agree with you. PSM has a lot of work to do no time for honeymoon, sorry Mr. Miller your wife will not be home most of the time. Greg Christie MUST be given more power to mash down corruption. PSM should choose the people with integrity as her cabinet members. Partner with the private sector to chart JD's for the MP's, set fix election date. You know, I am going to try to speak with her directly. I am watching for Clovis Cartoon, the dinosaur win, lol.
Help Us Jesus
12/30/2011
Mr. Holness you have nothing to be a shame of. You just need to look at the team you have around you and ask some of them to just leave. And i think Porta should do the same in her party.. The JLP TV campaign was poor as it was as they spend too much time attack Portia and not sell themselves. So better campaign next times, more about issues and less about personality.
12/30/2011
Mr. Holness you have nothing to be a shame of. You just need to look at the team you have around you and ask some of them to just leave. And i think Porta should do the same in her party.. The JLP TV campaign was poor as it was as they spend too much time attack Portia and not sell themselves. So better campaign next times, more about issues and less about personality.
Chuck Emanuel
12/30/2011
The game is up !. People were warned that Criminality and corruption were never options. People must be held ACCOUNTABLE !
12/30/2011
The game is up !. People were warned that Criminality and corruption were never options. People must be held ACCOUNTABLE !
Black Bud
12/30/2011
Some people said BG palyed a master stroke but he gave AH basket fi carry water. Plus, the entire JLP leadership came out to back BG in Jamaica's biggest political act of of corruption.
Now Sista P, if you mess up you ago get the boot to, so watch it!
Extend Greg Christie contract with more power to do the job is a good place to start.
Move quickly so no more of the JDIP money go down the drain.
Create jobs; control YOUR ministers!!!!!
Motty P must be crying!!!
12/30/2011
Some people said BG palyed a master stroke but he gave AH basket fi carry water. Plus, the entire JLP leadership came out to back BG in Jamaica's biggest political act of of corruption.
Now Sista P, if you mess up you ago get the boot to, so watch it!
Extend Greg Christie contract with more power to do the job is a good place to start.
Move quickly so no more of the JDIP money go down the drain.
Create jobs; control YOUR ministers!!!!!
Motty P must be crying!!!
ghost rider
12/30/2011
The JLP will now have to look for a new leader since it is quite obvious that Mr. Holness was selected for nothing more than the fact that they could use his age as a drawing card for young voters. I have always said that Mr. Shaw (although he is so quarrelsome) was much more deserving, of the position, so too was Dr. Tufton. I could never see the hype surrounding Mr. Holness, as to me he did not stand out, and it was obvious that on the campaign trail he was a follower, rather than a leader. Mr.Vaz for example, who often made intemperate remarks on the campaign trail, instead of being scolded, was often joined in the remarks by Mr. Holness.
12/30/2011
The JLP will now have to look for a new leader since it is quite obvious that Mr. Holness was selected for nothing more than the fact that they could use his age as a drawing card for young voters. I have always said that Mr. Shaw (although he is so quarrelsome) was much more deserving, of the position, so too was Dr. Tufton. I could never see the hype surrounding Mr. Holness, as to me he did not stand out, and it was obvious that on the campaign trail he was a follower, rather than a leader. Mr.Vaz for example, who often made intemperate remarks on the campaign trail, instead of being scolded, was often joined in the remarks by Mr. Holness.
fall mouth
12/30/2011
If the JLP abandoned its supporters it certainly was not those in the higher rungs of the party. In a certain constituency I know of (I am almost certain there were more) there was a clear sweep out of the school boards even of people whose bonafides could not be established. Some people, including their wives even chaired or sat on multiple boards. It was also quite clear that one could not become a Justice of the Peace or even custos without support the JLP.
The JLP certainly did not lose because it abandoned its people because it could be clearly seen that they did manage to gain the seats they did by drawing on their base for support.
12/30/2011
If the JLP abandoned its supporters it certainly was not those in the higher rungs of the party. In a certain constituency I know of (I am almost certain there were more) there was a clear sweep out of the school boards even of people whose bonafides could not be established. Some people, including their wives even chaired or sat on multiple boards. It was also quite clear that one could not become a Justice of the Peace or even custos without support the JLP.
The JLP certainly did not lose because it abandoned its people because it could be clearly seen that they did manage to gain the seats they did by drawing on their base for support.
nervous investor
12/30/2011
Samuda needs to be lose his work. Prince Andrew had a tough road to walk and was the right choice to become Prime Minister in my opinion.
Sadly, I see NO evidence of any good sense in the incoming administration. I fear therefore that, yet again, before the green cement even has a chance to set, the destroyers of old will again dig out the little foundation that has been layed.
12/30/2011
Samuda needs to be lose his work. Prince Andrew had a tough road to walk and was the right choice to become Prime Minister in my opinion.
Sadly, I see NO evidence of any good sense in the incoming administration. I fear therefore that, yet again, before the green cement even has a chance to set, the destroyers of old will again dig out the little foundation that has been layed.
wanda woeman
12/30/2011
I hope this campaign does not include economic sabotage, which is a very costly exercise in terms of what it does to a country. The JLP cannot accuse the PNP of not being a responsible Opposition and at times appeared even dead as it allowed the JLP to get away with far more than it should have. This was partially due to a media which did not provide a level playing field. Even in the run-up to the elections Mr. Holness’ picture was displayed prominently above the fold in nearly every edition of a certain newspaper; while what the PNP said was often relegated to the innards of the newspapers if at all and often merited only a few column inches.
12/30/2011
I hope this campaign does not include economic sabotage, which is a very costly exercise in terms of what it does to a country. The JLP cannot accuse the PNP of not being a responsible Opposition and at times appeared even dead as it allowed the JLP to get away with far more than it should have. This was partially due to a media which did not provide a level playing field. Even in the run-up to the elections Mr. Holness’ picture was displayed prominently above the fold in nearly every edition of a certain newspaper; while what the PNP said was often relegated to the innards of the newspapers if at all and often merited only a few column inches.
Anthony II
12/30/2011
II. Mr AH, what you had going for you when you were selected to lead the JLP was that you were "newer" (young) and different. But in a short time, aided and abetted by some of the misguided people in the JLP (such as Vaz, whose idiocy seems to know no bounds), you erased that perception. In your introspection, stop to ask: "How could a person such as Vaz call other JAMS "mantu" from the platform I was on and I failed to rebuke him and instead joined him in bashing other Jamaicans? How could I?"
12/30/2011
II. Mr AH, what you had going for you when you were selected to lead the JLP was that you were "newer" (young) and different. But in a short time, aided and abetted by some of the misguided people in the JLP (such as Vaz, whose idiocy seems to know no bounds), you erased that perception. In your introspection, stop to ask: "How could a person such as Vaz call other JAMS "mantu" from the platform I was on and I failed to rebuke him and instead joined him in bashing other Jamaicans? How could I?"
Anthony II
12/30/2011
Congrats to the PNP and Ms PSM on their victories. There is work to be done. All the best, as you strive to make JA A PLACE FOR ALL JAMs! There are challenges ahead, and you should call upon ALL JAMs to play a role in confronting them.
.
Thanks, JA for rejecting the assorted hypocrites who came with their "Bibles" and who dared to call other JAMs "mantu" and who declared open season on some JAMs; they who consorted with a common criminal! Thanks for rejecting hypocrisy, prejudice, and vitirol.
12/30/2011
Congrats to the PNP and Ms PSM on their victories. There is work to be done. All the best, as you strive to make JA A PLACE FOR ALL JAMs! There are challenges ahead, and you should call upon ALL JAMs to play a role in confronting them.
.
Thanks, JA for rejecting the assorted hypocrites who came with their "Bibles" and who dared to call other JAMs "mantu" and who declared open season on some JAMs; they who consorted with a common criminal! Thanks for rejecting hypocrisy, prejudice, and vitirol.
Joyce Haynes
12/30/2011
Stay blessed and be strong Mr Holness you have done your best you are a man of intregrety you will bounce back you and ur party leaders unite and start now to plan for a better jamaica down the road you are young gifted and talented you will be victorious next time around continue to tear down garrison politics and crime keep educating the youth keep your head up you have nothing to be ashame of you make our country proud u came forward and be accountable to the jamaicans on things that wrong
12/30/2011
Stay blessed and be strong Mr Holness you have done your best you are a man of intregrety you will bounce back you and ur party leaders unite and start now to plan for a better jamaica down the road you are young gifted and talented you will be victorious next time around continue to tear down garrison politics and crime keep educating the youth keep your head up you have nothing to be ashame of you make our country proud u came forward and be accountable to the jamaicans on things that wrong
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