Jerusalem Bread Foundation Explained

The Jerusalem Bread Foundation was a minor political party in Jamaica.

History

The party was registered by Iduwagayliz Iuwakhidid Itsahyuwan on 7 August 2007 in order to contest the Western Hanover seat in the 2007 elections.[1] Itsahyuwan claimed that he decided to enter politics after "visions and dreams".[1] The party had only three members; Itsahyuwan, his wife and his mother,[2] and Itsahyuwan was the party's only candidate in the elections.[3]

However, the party received just nine votes and failed to win a seat.[4] It was speculated that the party might run again in the 2011 elections,[5] but it did not put forward any candidates.[6]

Notes and References

  1. http://jamaica-star.com/thestar/20070808/news/news1.html It's party time
  2. http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/westernnews/126098_Vote-for-us- Vote for us!
  3. http://jamaica-star.com/thestar/20070808/news/news2.html Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) says 146 candidates nominated yesterday
  4. [Dieter Nohlen|Nohlen, D]
  5. http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20111114/flair/flair93.html High drama, fine comedy!
  6. http://www.caribbeanelections.com/blog/?p=3 List of Candidates for 2011 Jamaica Election