Forward March to General Election Victory
Kingston, Jamaica. November 23, 2024: The People’s National Party (PNP) celebrates its decisive victories in yesterday’s by-elections in the Aenon Town and Morant Bay Divisions, reflecting the Party’s growing national support and the people’s confidence that we will deliver meaningful change.
The PNP recaptured the Aenon Town Division, which was held by the JLP since the February 2024 Local Government Elections, as Delroy Dawson emerged victorious with 1,646 votes to the Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) 1,592. Meanwhile, in Morant Bay, the PNP retained the Division with Rose Marie Shaw achieving a major step on her path to representing the entire Eastern St. Thomas. She received 2,096 votes to the JLP’s 1,978.
Party President Mark J. Golding hailed the victories as evidence of the people’s readiness for new leadership. “These results send a clear and resounding message: the people of Jamaica are ready for change, and the People’s National Party will deliver that change. This JLP administration is hobbled by a leadership cadre who are under investigation for illicit enrichment and a Prime Minister whose statutory returns cannot be certified. The PNP is committed to building a Jamaica that works for all, not just a few.”
General Secretary Dr. Dayton Campbell added, “The victories in Aenon Town and Morant Bay are heralding what’s to come in 2025. The results are consistent with recent national polls that show that the PNP is developing a commanding lead in trust and support. The JLP is now a lame-duck administration that has lost the confidence of the majority. An early General Election to give a fresh mandate to a new administration would be in the best interests of democracy and governance.”
The People’s National Party thanks the voters of the Aenon Town and Morant Bay Divisions for their confidence and trust and remains committed to serving with integrity, vision, and purpose. The hard work of our candidates, their teams, and our supporters in these by-elections reflects the unity and strength of our movement.
