JLP leader Andrew Holness (left) speaking a news conference at party headquarters at which he conceded defeat in the Local Government Elections tonight. Beside him is JLP deputy leader Desmond McKenzie. (Photo: Joseph Wellington)

Jamaica Labour Party leader Andrew Holness conceded defeat in today’s Local Government Elections at a news conference at JLP headquarters in Kingston.

Official results are not yet in from the Electoral Office of Jamaica. However, it was clear from the results that have already come in that the JLP received a thumping from the governing People’s National Party.