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The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has officially gathered its 63-member election team, including current Members of Parliament and fresh contenders, as the ruling party sharpens its focus on securing a third consecutive general election win. The high-stakes meeting was held Tuesday at the JLP’s Belmont Road headquarters in Kingston, sparking speculation about an imminent election announcement.
🗳️ ON YOUR MARKS
Though no official election date has been announced by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, the turnout of not only incumbent MPs but also first-time candidates—including Ambassador Audrey Marks, who is set to replace veteran Audley Shaw in Manchester North Eastern—signals that preparations are well underway.
Ambassador Marks, a respected diplomat and businesswoman, would be entering electoral politics at a pivotal time for the JLP, as the party seeks to maintain its 2020 dominance, where it won 49 of 63 parliamentary seats.
📣 A TACTICAL MOVE OR A TEASE?
Insiders initially claimed Tuesday’s gathering was a “routine parliamentary caucus” ahead of Edmund Bartlett’s Sectoral Debate presentation for the 2025/26 financial year. However, the presence of non-MPs and newly selected candidates painted a different picture. Strategically, the JLP has also increased divisional meetings and party events, reinforcing the belief that the party is on election alert mode.
🔥 THE POLITICAL CLIMATE HEATS UP
Meanwhile, the People’s National Party (PNP) isn’t idling. Opposition Leader Mark Golding has been actively touring the island, rallying supporters and delivering fiery addresses, making it clear the race to September 2025 is well underway.
🗣️ OUR OPINION
This move feels less like routine and more like recon. With rising political tension, worsening misinformation online, and a fast-shifting voter base, the JLP is wise to consolidate early. Whether Holness calls the election sooner than expected or not, both parties are clearly at the starting line.
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