The preliminary results indicated a slim victory for the opposition Jamaican Labour Party (JLP) led by Bruce Golding, which grew by two seats from 31–29 to 33-27 after official recounts. The JLP defeated the People's National Party after eighteen years of unbroken governance.
The initial findings indicated a narrow victory for the opposition Jamaican Labour Party (JLP) led by Bruce Golding, which expanded its representation from 31 to 33 seats following official re-examinations. The JLP surpassed the People's National Party after eighteen years of unbroken dominance.