JLP puts forward four first-timers in Portland Eastern

The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has put forward four first-timers for the five local government seats in Portland Eastern.

All five candidates were nominated this morning.

On the People's National Party (PNP) side, it too has put forward first-time candidates.

On the ballots for the JLP are Shanique Green for the Fellowship Division; Athlete Cleary for Faity Hill; Rosemarie Lindo for Prospect, and Emile Rodney for the Port Antonio Division. 

The fifth JLP candidate is Paul Thompson who is seeking a second term for the Manchioneal Division.

Thompson, who is also the Mayor of Port Antonio, is expected to be challenged by first-time PNP candidate Shawn Cooke.

Green is to face off against the PNP's Colin Bell; Rodney is to go up against veteran PNP councillor Dexter Rowland; Lindo is challenging former mayor Wayne McKenzie of the PNP, and Cleary facing off with Natalie Wright, a first-timer for the PNP. 

The candidates for the PNP are scheduled to be nominated later today. 

- Gareth Davis Snr

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