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Jamaica Gleaner Commentary
published: Monday | September 3, 2007

EDITORIAL: Jamaica votes today in 15th general election
In the wake of a hurricane which changed course, Jamaica votes today in its 15th general election since attaining universal adult suffrage in 1944. Hurricane Dean, veering from direct impact, forced a change from the original August date, thereby prolonging a campaign...

Vote for Jamaica

Many years ago an entire family of my friends went home to vote in a general election. Everyone got all spiffily dressed but, as they approached the polling station, someone on the outside kindly informed them that "wi vote fi unuh aready!" ... - Garth Rattray

NOTE-WORTHY: Thanks, Veronica

As a Jamaican who resides in New York, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Veronica Campbell on winning the gold. While reading the story here at work, tears came to my eyes and my co-workers could not understand why.





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