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<p>Both the One PNP and the Rise United camps are oozing with confidence in a victory.</p>
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<p>Imani Duncan-Price of One PNP told <strong>BUZZ</strong> that their numbers are holding up.</p>
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<p>However, a leading member of Rise United was adamant that "we are looking good, looking good". Both camps have several tents pitched outside the National Arena, where some 2,900 delegates are voting.</p>
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<p>Peter Bunting is challenging Dr. Peter Phillips to lead the 83-year- old movement.</p>
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<h2>Winner could be announced by 6 o’clock</h2>
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<p>Peoples National Party General Secretary, Julian Robinson is projecting that the winner of the presidential election could be announced by 6 o’clock this evening (Sat, Sept 7).</p>
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<p>“We close at 4 o’clock and then we expect to go into counting, so I’m hopeful by 6 o’clock we can make an announcement,” Robinson said.</p>
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<p>Incumbent Party
President Dr. Peter Phillips is trying to stave off a challenge from former
party General Secretary Peter Bunting in the hotly contested battle.</p>
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<p>According to
Robinson, it has been smooth sailing since delegates began voting this morning
at the National Arena.</p>
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<p>He added: “I
would say the day is going smoothly. The people are coming through; they are
voting. We had a rush at the beginning; it has kind of tapered off. The process
is working so far I would say, so good.”</p>
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<h2>Carnival-like atmosphere at PNP election</h2>
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<p>A carnival-like atmosphere is
currently prevailing as delegates cast their ballots in the PNP presidential
election.</p>
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<p>Supporters for Dr Peter
Phillips and Peter Bunting are being entertained by selections from sound
systems at the National Arena.</p>
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<p>The vibe at the venue has been energetic with both
candidates setting up camps at different sections
of the premises.</p>
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<h2>Voting progressing smoothly </h2>
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<p>Voting in the People's National Party presidential election is reportedly going smoothly at the National Arena in St Andrew.</p>
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<p>Delegates began casting their ballots at ten o'clock. There's no report of incidents. </p>
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<p>Dr&nbsp; Peter Phillips, who is the sitting president, and his challenger Peter Bunting, are expected to cast their vote later this afternoon.</p>
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