Lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has congratulated the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) on its victory in Wednesday's general election, adding that it eagerly anticipates the announcement of the cabinet. Based on the preliminary ballot count, the JLP received majority votes in 34 constituencies, while the People's National Party (PNP) secured 29 constituencies.

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These are St. James North Western, St. James West Central, St. Elizabeth North Western, Manchester North Western, Manchester North Eastern, St. Andrew North Eastern and St. Andrew Western. The EOJ said the results remain the same as the preliminary count.

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This in response to alleged comments made by former Director of Elections Orrette Fisher that the reported voter turn out for Wednesday's general election may not be a true representation, due to an over inflated voters list.

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Isat Buchanan has dismissed suggestions that his Portland victory was connected to his affiliation with Dancehall star Vybz Kartel.

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After a successful double staging of CJ Milan’s Reggae Fest at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn during Labor Day weekend, Mr. Vegas is now weighing in on Reggae Sumfest.

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Nekeisha Burchell of the People’s National Party (PNP), who won in St. James Southern and Delano Seiveright of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) who secured victory in St. Andrew North Central say they will focus on the youth and infrastructure among other things.

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Dr. Morris-Dixon commended the women who contested the general election, and who will now serve as Parliamentarians despite the challenges of political life.

Of the 63 seats contested, 19 women were elected to parliament in the preliminary count.

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The Organization of American States (OAS) took note of the low voter turnout in Wednesdays General and Local Government By elections.

The observer mission deployed teams to monitor the activities on Wednesday and yesterday published a lengthy report containing its assessment and recommendations.

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"Today, it is a government that is committed to all of Jamaica - whoever you are and whatever interest you represent."

That’s the posture being put forward by the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) after its victory in yesterday's general elections.

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Chairman of the JLP's Manifesto Committee, Kamina Johnson Smith, has highlighted at least four political seats which the JLP will be focusing on during the official counting of ballots.

Following yesterday's general polls, the preliminary count indicated that the party won its third consecutive term in power, after securing 34 seats to the People’s National Party’s 29.

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