Carl Stone
Carl Stone was a prominent Jamaican political scientist and pollster known for his work in public opinion research and analysis of Jamaican politics. His insights were often sought after for understanding voter behavior and sentiment in Jamaica, making him a key figure in discussions about democracy and governance in the country. Stone's research contributed significantly to the discourse on corruption and public trust in institutions, and his passing has left a notable gap in the field of political analysis in Jamaica.
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Recent news mentions
Professor Carl Stone was appointed to advise the Government on how to specify the duties and responsibilities of members of parliament.
Lloyd Barnett | Duties and responsibilities of parliamentarians | Commentary
Jamaica· 2025-12-08
Professor Charles regarded himself as a bridge between the foundational work of the late Professor Carl Stone and contemporary scientific approaches.
Prof Charles hailed as incredibly prolific, deeply analytical | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-04
According to Carl Stone, MPs are seen as super social workers - community fixers who handle everything from pothole fixing to burial assistance for the community needs.
Shinique Walters | Role of the MP in nation-building | In FocusJamaica· 2025-10-20
Carl Stone was known for his accurate predictions in Jamaican elections.
Orville Taylor | Don of dons: in pole and poll position | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-08-10
The JLP reclaimed the seat in 2007, but Carl Stone lost to the People’s National Party’s (PNP) Richard Azan in 2002.
‘The man for the job’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-24
The article mentions Carl Stone's death in the context of misinterpreting polls.
Christopher Charles | Innumerate interpretation of the poll about corruption and public responsibility | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-03-20