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 showed a narrow triumph for the opposition Jamaican Labour Party (JLP) led by Bruce Golding, which expanded to 33 seats from 31–29 to 33-27 following official re-examinations. The JLP outperformed the People's National Party after eighteen years of uninterrupted rule.