PNP will bounce back — Wykeham McNeill

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PNP will bounce back — Wykeham McNeill

MONTEGO BAY, St James - Dr Wykeham McNiell, a vice-president of the People's National Party (PNP), which is now licking its wounds following a landslide defeat at the hands of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) in the September 3 General Election, is expressing confidence that his party will rebound stronger and better.The JLP secured 49 seats while the PNP won the remaining 14 seats in the 63 constituencies.

Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

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