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  • PNP Candidate Files Application to Void St. Andrew West Central Poll; Legal Process Underway

    KINGSTON, JAMAICA — The People’s National Party (PNP) candidate for West Central St. Andrew, Paul Buchanan, has taken the first step in a legal challenge to the results of the September 3rd general election. Buchanan’s campaign has filed an application with the Constituted Authority to have the poll in the constituency voided, citing widespread irregularities.…

  • Cash, Threats, and Claims: Jamaica’s Vote Under Scrutiny

    KINGSTON, JAMAICA — It began as a hushed conversation, a simple J$50,000 offer for a voter in West Central St. James to “stay home.” But that single, reported act of vote buying has unmasked a much larger crisis, as allegations of electoral fraud, intimidation, and political manipulation now echo across Jamaica. In a bombshell broadcast…

  • JLP’s Vaz Shockingly Unseated in Eastern Portland Upset

    In a stunning political upset that has resonated across the island, Ann Marie Vaz, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, was unseated by People’s National Party (PNP) newcomer and prominent attorney, Isat Buchanan, in the 2025 general election. The defeat hands the PNP a key constituency and sends shockwaves through…

  • Jamaica General Election: Live Updates

    Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – 5:53 PM CDT The polls have officially closed across Jamaica’s 63 constituencies, and the counting of ballots is now underway. Here are the latest updates as of 5:53 PM: Final Results: Jamaica Labour Party Secures Victory in 2025 General Election September 3, 2025 With all ballot boxes now fully counted…

  • The Great Jamaican Debate: A Clash of Facts, Politics, and Personalities

    In a high-stakes political showdown, Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Opposition Leader Mark Golding engaged in a debate that went beyond policy, delving into personal history and political trust. A “Daily Prism” fact-check reveals a complex exchange where both leaders relied on a mix of verifiable facts and strategic rhetoric. Section 1: The Economy and…

  • JLP Declares 18 Degrees North Report ‘Fictitious’ as it Hits Subscriber Paywall

    The Daily Prism, August 24, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has issued a media release and social media post declaring a report by the investigative journalism outlet 18 Degrees North to be “fictitious.” The statement, promoted through a paid partnership, came just hours after the report was published on the outlet’s…

  • The Race Is On: 189 Candidates Enter the Fray for Jamaica’s General Election

    KINGSTON – The battle lines for Jamaica’s September 3rd general election are now officially drawn. A total of 189 candidates have been nominated to contest the election, with hopefuls from both major parties, as well as a range of smaller parties and independents, now formally in the race for the House of Representatives. The nomination…

  • Mark Golding’s Strategic Manifesto Unveiled in High-Stakes Address

    KINGSTON – In a calculated and comprehensive address, Opposition Leader Mark Golding took to the stage at a packed People’s National Party (PNP) meeting on August 16, 2025, to present a strategic vision designed to directly challenge the incumbent Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) ahead of the September 3rd general election. The speech moved beyond traditional…

  • A New Reality: How the PM’s Marathon Live Stream Reshaped Political Engagement

    Prime Minister Andrew Holness recently embarked on a marathon live stream, broadcasting his journey through rural Manchester. As an independent journalist, I followed the event from a distance, documenting the real-time reactions of both the Prime Minister and the people through the lens of my screen. This was not a typical broadcast; it was a…

  • Holness Calls General Election for September 3; Nomination Day Set for August 18

    KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has officially called the next Jamaican general election, with the nation set to head to the polls on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. The announcement came during a massive Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) mass rally in Half-Way Tree, which drew thousands of supporters. The Prime Minister also announced that…