Garfield James
Garfield James is a local politician and educator serving as the principal of Little London High School. He is currently in the news due to his challenge against incumbent MP Morland Wilson in a run-off to secure the Jamaica Labour Party's candidacy for the Westmoreland Western constituency.
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Recent news mentions
Dr Garfield James was defeated by Ian Hayles in Westmoreland Western.
‘Queen of the South’ rises as PNP flips western seats in 6-6 comeback | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2025-09-05
Dr Garfield James is contesting Westmoreland Western for the JLP.
JLP’s western dominance faces stern test today | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-03
Dr Garfield James is hoping that a slew of upcoming projects will woo voters to elect him as the next member of parliament for Westmoreland Western.
Hayles eyes redemption, James touts projects, progress | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-19
Dr Garfield James questioned the police’s role in the removal of political signs and billboards.
Westmoreland cops urge responsible political campaigning ahead of election | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-07-14
Garfield James was announced as the winner of the internal selection for the Jamaica Labour Party in Westmoreland Western.
Disgruntled Labourites threaten to support PNP after Wilson bumped from JLP ticket | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-16
Dr Garfield James is the councillor for the Sheffield Division and won the internal selection process.
Disgruntled JLP workers protest Western Westmoreland selection results | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-15
Garfield James is set to represent the JLP in Western Westmoreland after winning the selection exercise.
Garfield James to represent the JLP in Western Westmoreland after selection win | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-15
Garfield James, the councillor for the Sheffield Division who challenged Morland Wilson, claimed that while the preliminary results were outstanding, the results were in his favour after an exciting race.
Close contest in Westmoreland Western | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-14Councillor Garfield James is challenging the incumbent member of parliament for Westmoreland Western.
Holness urges unity in Westmoreland Western candidate selection | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-14Councillor Garfield James of the Sheffield division is challenging the incumbent Member of Parliament, Morland Wilson, for the seat.
Labourites selecting representative for Westmoreland Western | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-13
Garfield James is a Councillor and is challenging Morland Wilson for the candidacy of the Jamaica Labour Party.
Western Westmoreland MP facing run-off to decide who will represent JLP | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-10
