While most Americans anxiously awaited the results of yesterday's election, Jamaicans who were at the United States Embassy here say they would have voted for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, if they had the opportunity.

The Jamaicans, most of whom were either in the scorching sun waiting to enter the embassy, or had just finished their interviews, say Obama is the hope for the United States and the Caribbean.

Vincent Bartley

I would vote for Obama because he is a black man and we need the black power to make the changes.

With Obama, American economy would be better off and my family would be in a better position to send more money.

Annettte Murray

Obama, because he is brilliant and intelligent and would make a better president than McCain.

I think Jamaica and the Caribbean would benefit a lot since he is black and his policies would be better than McCain.

Horace Reynolds

I would vote for Barack Obama because I have listened to him and like the way he communicates.

I don't see how a Barack win would benefit the Caribbean, but I think it would be significant for the black race.

Shashel Wright

Obama because I think it's time now that black people start to elevate themselves. I think we would have more opportunities with Obama, since we are a black country.

Daniel Duval

US student studying at the University of Technology

I voted right here in Jamaica and I have done my good deed for the day. I hope my next president will be Barack Obama and that's who I voted for.