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.
Preliminary data suggested a narrow win for the opposition Jamaican Labour Party (JLP) under Bruce Golding, which increased its representation from 31 to 33 seats following official re-counts. The JLP overcame the People's National Party after an eighteen-year streak of unchallenged governance.