Jamaica Gleaner Commentary published: Wednesday | June 25, 2003
The Seaga factor
THE JAMAICA Labour Party, under the leadership of Edward Seaga, has scored a resounding victory in the Local Government elections, a dramatic result not predicted by the pollsters and the first electoral win for the JLP in 20 years.
IN LAST week's Local Government elections, did the electorate "vote in" the JLP or "vote out" the PNP? The answer is important because of the conclusions we may wish to draw. - Peter Espeut
THE OVERWHELMING JLP victory in the Local Government Elections has sent a powerful message to the government and its supporters that all is not well. - Delroy Chuck
THE RUSTLING of the branches fills the air with its soothing sound as the wind gusts steadily through the trees. The majestic clouds sweep over the mountains and down into the valleys. - Richard Ho Lung
