Nastiness On The Political Trail - It's About Who Have Matey Eena Parliament

 

When I heard this matey business on the radio being discussed by an MP from the JLP a few months ago, I said to myself, "How low can one get?" To have another MP from the PNP on the campaign trail with this matey argument is another low level we have descended to again. If I were in politics, I would certainly disassociate myself from such low-level, base, crass, and crude comments coming from the platform of the party that I am a part of.

The Jamaican electorate is far more sophisticated and is certainly not enamoured by such comments. The only place such comments should go is in the toilet bowl.

I hope to God that there is no market for that type of rhetoric in this country, or else we are seeing the end of the end.

Jamaica, let us reject the nastiness! Dr. Dayton Campbell should reflect on the various statements he has been making on the political scene. He needs to do some introspection.

Dr. Dayton Campbell should do some introspection.

Soon, parliament will be known as the house of gossipers. 

Those who read this blog, do not waste your time putting any party colours on me. No need to gossip about me. Since you like to fas' eena people's business, you can call me and ask me which party I am supporting. I would only be concerned if you say I am a member of a gang or a group that is involved in antisocial behaviour. 

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Possibility of Air Canada Flight Attendants Going on Strike This Weekend

Talks are now continuing between the union representing over 10,000 flight attendants this weekend. If you plan to travel from or to Canada this weekend on Air Canada, you should check the status of those flights first.

We should know by Wednesday, August 13, if the strike is on for the weekend. It all depends on the negotiations between the flight attendants and the management.

If the flight attendants go on strike, then this would impact all flights.

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Bog Walk Gorge Open

 

SSP Hopeton Nicholson

SSP Hopeton Nicholson has reported that the Bog Walk Gorge in St. Catherine is now open to vehicular traffic.

Editor's Note

Please share this post with other motorists. This will help to make the traffic flow easier. 

Thanks to SSP Nicholson for using the Media Emergency Alert broadcast group to disseminate information to the media for immediate sharing with the public.

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BREAKING NEWS - PM Holness Announces Date for National Elections

The Most Honourable, Dr. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

 

The JLP had its meeting in Halfway Tree, the main aim being to announce nomination day and the day for general elections. Today, Sunday, August 10, 2025, Jamaicans heard the date for the next general election.

It was a meeting mixed with live and recorded music with speeches from some of the leaders outlining the work of the JLP in government. The Prime Minister also gave an indication of things that his government will do in the third term. He promised to have the party's manifesto distributed soon.

Click on the icon below to hear the announcement from the prime minister.

Nomination day will be on Monday, August 18, 2025, and the National Elections will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Note

Remember to add your comments. Supporter Mendez, a Bark Di Trute supporter who guessed the election date to be September 2, 2025, came the closest to the announced date.

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Live Streaming of JLP Meeting

Click on the icon below to go to the site to watch the JLP meeting in Halfway Tree, Kingston. The national election date will be announced at the meeting. 

Add your comments to the bottom of this blog. You can send your comments and pictures, and videos of the meeting by WhatsApp at (876)-816-5261.

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Update on Train Derailment in Bog Walk Gorge.

The following message was received from the police this afternoon, August 9, after 2:00 pm:

The Bog Walk gorge is now closed due to the derailment of a Windalco train. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes until the road is cleared.

The next message was received after 8:00 pm:

Please note that the Bog Walk gorge remains closed at this hour. Operatives from the Jamaica Public Service Company are still working on the affected infrastructure. 

Keep following Bark Di Trute for the next update. This afternoon, the traffic was moving slowly on the highway. Many impatient motorists made the situation worse by converting the highway from a four-lane to a six-lane highway and even more.

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Train Derailed in St. Catherine

 

A train derailed today in  Bogwalk St. Catherine. The Bog Walk Gorge has been closed subsequently.

Jamaica's PM and Opposition Leader at Grand Gala

 

Leader of the Opposition and the PM at the Grand Gala

The Grand Gala was the highlight of the Independence Celebrations on August 6. In general, it went well. There are some things that the organizers need to look at. For example, why did it take so long for the dignitaries to make their entrance? It is a show in living colours, so we could cut back on some of the narration. The narrators, and specifically the male narrator at the beginning of the show, could have added some colour during his narration. I became tired of him saying, "Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls."

It is great to see us highlighting the police force and our correctional officers. Next time we should highlight our vendors in the markets who have made a major contribution to our country over the years.

I believe that the time has come for Jamaica to have a new governor-general. We rarely hear from or see him these days. His impact on the nation is at the lowest level in the history of the country.

The Price To Pay For Getting Into The Stadium

The picture below gives a good picture of the state of our people in a country that became independent in 1962. This is where the corruption is. Look at the training that is given to that little infant who has been taught at that tender age how to break the rules on the day that we celebrate our independence.

Please add your comments below this blog. We need to speak out!

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Jamaican Fake Poll Gone Viral!

Senior JLP sources have said that the following message, being widely circulated on social media platforms, is false. WhatsApp has flagged the message as one with a high circulation. 

Some JLP supporters who contacted me were in a state of shock. It is clear that the fake poll results, which have become viral, have had a major impact on people. 

At this time, we should be aware that people will do anything to promote their social media platform.

Fake Poll

Dropping this off and  Tip Toe away!!

The following  is a summary  of a late July ( July 14-19th) internal poll by the Jamaica Labour Party. 

Big hubble deh deh!!

Ask me how mi get it?. I got it even before the Leader..

1) West Kingston ..JLP  80.76.  Pnp 19.24.

2) Central Kingston.. Jlp  44. 2  pnp   55.8

3) East Kingston&Port Royal. JLP  18.0  Pnp  82.0

4) St Andrew West Rural  Jlp  48.74   ..Pnp  51.26

5) St Andrew  Western Jlp 36.5  Pnp 63.5.

6) St Andrew West Central  JLp  50.9  pnp   49.10

7) St Andrew East Central   Jlp 40 .0  pnp 60.0

8) St Andrew  South West Jlp   5.0  Pnp 95.0 

9)St Andrew Southern  Jlp   6.34    Pnp 93.66

10) St Andrew South East Jlp  36.3  pnp  63.7

11) St Andrew Eastern  Jlp  47.78   pnp 52.22

12) St Andrew  North East  Jlp   52.1  pnp  47.9

13) St Andrew North  Central   Jlp  65.0  pnp 35.0

14) St Andrew  North West   Jlp  50.38  Pnp  49. 62

15) St Andrew East  Rural  Jlp 48.0 pnp 52.0

16) St Thomas Western.  Jlp 49.25  pnp  50.75

17) St Thomas  Eastern   Jlp 43.5. PNP 56.5

18) Portland  East  Jlp 47.32  jlp 52.68.

19) Portland  West .Jlp 51.18  pnp 48.82.

20) St Mary  South East Jlp Jlp  47.5  Pnp 52.5

21) St Mary  Central   Jlp  44.65 Pnp 55.35

22)  St Mary Western  Jlp  46.0  Pnp 54.0

23) St South East   jlp 41.36 pnp 58.64

24) St Ann North East JLp 50.1 Pnp 49.9

25)  St Ann North West  Jlp 48.61 Pnp 51.39

26) St Ann  South West Jlp 47.0  Pnp 53.0

27) Trelawny  Nothern  Jlp 46.0  Pnp 54.0

28) Trelawny  South Jlp 48.55  Pnp 51.45

29) St James  East Central  Jlp  53.0 Pnp 47.0

30) St James Northwest   Jlp 54.0  Pnp  46.0 

31) St James  Central  Jlp 50.05  Pnp 49.95

32) St James  West Central  Jlp 48.15 Pnp 51.85

33)St James Southern   Jlp 46.31  Pnp 53.69

34) Hanover Eastern  Jlp  43.72 Pnp 56.28

35)Hanover  Western Jlp 42.9  Pnp 57.1

36) Westmoreland  Western  Jlp 41.0 Pnp 59.0

37)Westmoreland  Central  Jlp 48.13 Pnp 51.87

38) Westmoreland  Eastern  Jlp 43.62 Pnp 56.38

39) St Elizabeth   North West  Jlp 48.0 Pnp 52.0

40)St Elizabeth  North East  Jlp 46.0 Pnp 54.0

41) St Elizabeth   South West  Jlp  48. 41.  Pnp 51.59

42)  St Elizabeth  South East   Jlp 50.0  Pnp 50.0

43)Manchester  Southern  jlp  46. 73  Pnp  53.27

44) Manchester Central Jlp  48.07  Pnp 51.93

45 )Manchester Northwest  Jlp  45.61  pnp  54.39

46) Manchester  Northeast Jlp 50.18    pnp  49.82

47) Clarendon  Northwest  Jlp  43.6 Pnp 56.4

48) Clarendon  Northern  Jlp   47.71 pnp 52.29

49) Clarendon  North Central Jlp  51.2  Pnp  48.8

50) Clarendon   Central Jlp 56. 0 pnp 44.0

51) Clarendon  Southwest  Jlp  40.0 pnp 60.0

52) Clarendon  South  East  Jlp 50. 66 pnp 49 34.

53) St Catherine  Southwest. Jlp 54.0 pnp 46.0

54) St Catherine  North  West  Jlp  45.87 Pnp  64.13.

55) St Catherine  Southern jlp 44.5 Pnp 55.5

56) St Catherine   Central  Jlp  75.0  pnp 25.0

57) St Catherine  South East  Jlp 47.95  Pnp 52.05

58) St Catherine  North  Central   jlp 46.0   Pnp 54.0

59) St Catherine  West Central   Jlp 53.9  Pnp 46.1

60) St Catherine  North  East   Jlp 50.23. Pnp 49.77

61) St Catherine  Eastern  Jlp 44.0 Pnp 56.0

62) St Catherine  South Central  Jlp 61.0  Pnp 39.0

63) St Catherine  East  Central  Jlp  49.0 Pnp 51.0.

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JLP Comments on Shots Fired in Direction of MP Williams and Campaign Team

 Press Release From The JLP - August 6, 2025

The Jamaica Labour Party strongly condemns an incident which occurred in Central Kingston on Tuesday night where shots were fired in the direction of Member of Parliament for the area, Donovan Williams and his campaign team.

Jamaica Labour Party Campaign Committee Chairman, Dr. Christopher Tufton says:

"Thankfully, no one was hurt and Mr. Williams' security was able to repel the gun attack. The Police are investigating the incident. The Jamaica Labour Party strongly condemns this attack on Mr. Williams and his team. We urge the Police to leave no stone unturned in bringing to justice the perpetrators of the attack. We are confident that all well thinking Jamaicans will join us in condemning the incident which represents an affront to our democratic processes. Mr. Williams has been doing a good job in Central Kingston and he has the full support of the Jamaica Labour Party as he seeks re-election. The unfortunate incident should never be allowed to re-occur."

Reports are Mr. Williams and his campaign team were in the vicinity of South Camp Road and Tower Street when gunmen emerged from a vehicle and opened fire.

A vehicle assigned to a member of Mr. Williams' campaign team and a billboard which bears the image of Williams and Prime Minister and Party Leader, Dr. Andrew Holness was damaged by the bullets.

A high level Police investigation is underway into the incident.

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Urgent JPS News

The JPS is aware of the outage in the Spring area and the matter is being dealt with.

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Grand Gala Live From The National Stadium, Jamaica

 

Please add your comments below. I will share them with the organizers of the Grand Gala. Share this link, especially with those in the diaspora.

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ECJ Invites Observer Missions to Upcoming General Election

Press Release From The Electoral Office of Jamaica -August 5, 2025

 

Kingston, Jamaica – The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) has invited several local and international bodies to send representatives to observe the upcoming General Election. These include the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Organization of American States (OAS) the Commonwealth Secretariat, the Center for Electoral Advisory and Promotion (CAPEL) and Jamaica’s domestic observer group Citizens Action for Free and Fair Elections (CAFFE).

 

The Honourable Earl Jarrett emphasised that international and local observers have contributed significantly to Jamaica meeting international standards.

 

“In keeping with our mandate of conducting free and fair elections, the Commission recognizes the role of observer missions in providing an independent and impartial assessment of the electoral process. It contributes to capacity building and sharing of expertise and best practices across the region as well,” he said.

 

Mission teams are deployed to observe Jamaica’s electoral process including the general atmosphere, the political climate, the ECJ’s preparations for the election, activities on Election Day and post-election proceedings. The main purpose of observer missions is to gather information, report on their findings and make recommendations to the ECJ.

 

The Representation of the People Act was amended in 1997 to allow local and international observation of elections. Subsequently, local and international election observation was first introduced in Jamaica for the 1997 General Election.

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Breaking News and a Possible Fake News on Social Media

News coming out of central Kingston is that MP Donavan Williams and his workers were shot at while putting up campaign posters in his constituency.

There is also information being circulated on social media that several persons were shot at a bar in Clarendon. The police are unable to confirm this.

Weather

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A Phenomenal Jamaican Educator at 101 Years Old, Lilly Jane Long - Part II

Mrs. Lilly Jane Long is an educator who has spent most of her life in the field of education, serving the people of Jamaica. She is not 101 years old and has just written a book. She continued driving even until she was about 95 years of age. Mrs. Long says she plans to write her biography soon.

Click to watch the video

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NWC Notice

Press Release From The NWC, August 5, 2025

Customers in lower Constant Spring Road, Eastwood Park Road, Hagley Park Road, and surrounding areas will experience low water pressure or intermittent supply interruptions during their regulated schedule (6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) today, Tuesday, August 5, 2025.   

This disruption is due to distribution challenges affecting the interconnected Constant Spring/Ferry pipeline network.    

Areas to be impacted include:

Eastwood Park Road to Washington Boulevard, Constant Spring Road, Cassia Park, Waltham Park Road, Chisholm Avenue, Molynes Road, Half Way Tree Road, Hagley Park Road, Maxfield Avenue, Moreton Park, Richmond Park, Cockburn Gardens, Kencot, Whitfield Town, sections of Cross Roads, Maxfield Park

The NWC apologizes for any inconvenience and appreciates its valued

Government Transfers Land To Rastafari Group - Part of Internal Reparations Programme

Press Release From Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport

The Deputy Prime Minister and MP for St James North West, the Honourable Dr Horace Chang (2nd right) and the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (centre) share the moment after the signing of the Land Transfer instrument between the Commissioner of Lands, Cheriese Walcott (left) and the Treasurer at the Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society, Ras Lewis Brown (2nd left) for the establishment of an Elder Home for Rastafari.  Also pictured is Ras Gerald Taylor, Chairman of the Benevolent Society.

The Government has transferred land to members of the Rastafari as part of its internal reparations programme, according to the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange.

Addressing the land transfer ceremony at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (today), Minister Grange said “Today marks a significant milestone in our nation’s journey towards healing and reconciliation. I thank members of the Rastafari community for their willingness to engage with us as we make amends for a past wrong.”

Minister Grange said the transfer of two plots of land in Albion, St James to establish an elder care facility was part of a broad programme of reconciliation with the Rastafari community.  That programme started in 2017 with an official apology by the Prime Minister, Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, to members of the Rastafari community for historic state abuse stemming from the Coral Gardens Incident of 1963.

“There is no doubt that what happened in Easter, 1963 at Coral Gardens to members of the Rastafari community is a stain on Jamaica’s development,” said Minister Grange, reflecting on the more than half a century that members of the Rastafari community have lived with the physical, psychological and emotional scars of that incident and “the feeling that successive governments had let them down by not sufficiently acknowledging what they had been through.”

The Minister said, “That changed in April, 2017 when Prime Minister Andrew Holness decided to do the right thing by taking responsibility and apologising for what happened in Coral Gardens in 1963 — before he was even born.”

Included in the Prime Minister’s apology was a commitment to establish a Trust Fund of not less than $10M for the benefit of survivors of the Coral Gardens Incident, which was established by the Administrator General’s Department as Trustee with funding from the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport in 2018.  Since that time, the Ministry has contributed $122 million dollars to the Trust Fund.

Minister Grange pointed out that during the last seven years, the Trust Fund has been administered to the benefit of more than 30 survivors.

In addition, the Ministry has funded the operations of an interim Elders Home, providing shelter, medical care and general support to members of the Rastafari community.

The Ministry working alongside the Coral Gardens Benevolent Society and the Member of Parliament for St James North West, the Honourable Dr Horace Chang, identified the plots of land at Albion for establishing a permanent care facility for Rastafari elders.

Dr Chang said: “I am proud to have been a steadfast supporter of the reparatory justice programme championed by the Government of Jamaica, including the establishment of the Trust Fund and the provision of these lands in Albion…. This is more than a transfer of property; it is a restoration of respect, a critical step in redressing historical wrongs, and a foundation for the growth and empowerment of Rastafari culture and community.”

The Commissioner of Lands, Cheriese Walcott, and Chairman of the Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society, Ras Gerald Taylor, signed the documents for the formal transfer of Crown Land to the Benevolent Society.

 

Dr Chang said he looked forward to the permanent Elders Home and praised the Benevolent Society for its “efficient, orderly, and caring operation” and for “prudently spen[ding] the funds provided by the Ministry of Culture to make the interim Home fully functional”.

Minister Grange described the land transfer as the “latest step in the journey that is reparatory justice.”  She said the new facility would provide “care for Rastafari elders for generations to come and serve as a reminder to our people of the covenant between the State and Rastafari — a new relationship characterised by respect and dignity.”

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Minister Daryl Vaz Responds To Reports of School Bus Challenges

The Honourable Daryl Vaz

Jamaica, for the first time in its history, is setting up a school bus system for the country. This has become a very controversial matter. This is expected because the general election is just around the corner. The new school buses are now being tested in various areas of the country. I have been getting reports from people on the political campaign trail and other citizens regarding the performances of these buses. The feedback was brought to Minister Vaz's attention, who was aware of the situation.

The following are the pictures received:

Response From the Honourable Daryl Vaz

Click on the icon below to listen to Minister Vaz's response:

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The Weather for This Week in Jamaica Beginning August 3, 2025

This week will continue to be hot for Jamaica, according to the weather forecast. There is a large area of disturbance to the east of the Caribbean. You might find it windy in the eastern and southern parts of the island.

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SIGNIFICANT FEATURE… A Trough across the central Caribbean.

Comment… The Trough is expected to linger across the region through midweek. Also, a Low-Level Jet Stream is projected to cause windy conditions across the island on Monday and Tuesday.

24-HOUR FORECAST
This Morning… Partly cloudy across eastern parishes, otherwise mostly sunny. 
This Afternoon… Becoming cloudy with showers and thunderstorms mainly across western and north central parishes and hilly areas elsewhere.
Tonight… Partly cloudy. Windy near coastal areas.

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What's Happening - August 3, 2025

Accident In St. Thomas 

I received the video above of an accident, which seemed to have occurred somewhere in St. Thomas. Based on the audio, one person seems to have died, and others were injured.

If you are aware of this accident and you have further information, then WhatsApp this to 876 816-5261.

Report Received About Woman Who Received Multiple Shots! 

I received this picture of a victim of multiple gunshots. Do you recognize this person, and are you aware of where this happened? WhatsApp the information to (876) 816-5261.

Press Release From The KSAC

KSAMC Congratulates Brithney Clarke on Being Crowned Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2025

 

Brithney Clarke

 

August 3, 2025; Kingston – The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) proudly congratulates Brithney Clarke, Miss Kingston & St. Andrew, on her coronation as Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2025.

 

Brithney’s triumph is a moment of pride not only for our parish, but for the nation as a whole. Her grace, intelligence and commitment to cultural preservation embody the spirit of the Jamaican woman in the postIndependence era. She reflects what it means to be confident, creative and community driven.”

 

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, who engaged with Brithney as a contestant at the parish level and later during her reign as parish queen, commended her accomplishment. 

"Brithney Clarke’s victory is a powerful reflection of the strength, heritage, and resilience that Kingston and St. Andrew contribute to the national fabric. “We look forward to seeing how she inspires our young people, especially girls and women, across Jamaica through her platform and the initiatives she will champion during her reign.”

 

The KSAMC stands ready to support and collaborate with Brithney throughout her reign as she undertakes projects that preserve our heritage, empower youth, and foster community development.

Rev. Oval Bell, JP Has Died
 

Rev. Oval Bell JP

Rev. Oval O.J. Bell, late Chairman of the Kingston Association of Justices of the Peace, Jamaica, has died.

Rev. Bell's dedication to public service and his commitment to the Kingston community will be deeply missed.

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