George Wright
George Wright is a Jamaican politician and Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, who gained attention for his return to the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) after resigning in 2021 amid domestic abuse allegations. He was elected in September 2020 but faced public scrutiny following the release of a video showing a violent incident. Despite the controversies, which included police reports filed by both him and his partner, Wright has expressed that he has moved past the allegations and continues to represent his constituents, reinforcing his alignment with the JLP's policies.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Jamaica | 1 | 3.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 3,114 | $15,000 | 16$ |
| Totals | 1 | 2,961,167 | 3,114 | $15,000 | 16$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Jamaica:
George Wright was previously implicated in a scandal involving allegations of assault.
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United Kingdom:
The US State Department said it would deny visas to five people, including a former EU commissioner, for seeking to 'coerce' American social media platforms into suppressing viewpoints they oppose.
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United Kingdom:
George Wright is mentioned in the context of the White House's announcement regarding TikTok's algorithm control.
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Jamaica:
George Wright was the JLP’s standard-bearer who lost to Dwayne Vaz.
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Jamaica:
George Wright ousted Dwayne Vaz in 2020 but faced controversy and ultimately could not regain the electorate's support.
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Jamaica:
George Wright was defeated by Dwayne Vaz in Westmoreland Central.
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Jamaica:
Dwayne Vaz, who braved the weather to celebrate his victory over the JLP’s George Wright.
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Jamaica:
George Wright is aiming to retain Westmoreland Central despite controversy.
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Jamaica:
George Wright is the JLP’s man who won the seat in 2020 and is leaning on his track record to secure a second term.
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Jamaica:
George Wright is the JLP candidate in a rematch against Dwayne Vaz in Westmoreland Central.
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