News September 23 2025

‘Politics is people and I love people’

Updated December 9 2025 4 min read

Loading article...

Rayharna Wright may not be a household name, but her quiet resolve and sharp strategic instincts have positioned her as a rising force in Jamaican political campaigning. The St Catherine native was the architect behind Rhoda Moy Crawford’s first victory, and her recent re-election in Manchester Central, a fiercely contested seat many had written off. However, while strategy is central to her role, Wright emphasises that politics begins and ends with people.

Unlock this exclusive content and more with Gleaner Premium

  • Unlimited Access to Exclusive, In-Depth Journalism
  • The Same Newspaper You Love — Delivered Digitally
  • Early Access & Subscriber-Only Content
Phone Mockup Screen Mockup

Unlock this exclusive content and more with Gleaner Premium

  • Unlimited Access to Exclusive, In-Depth Journalism
  • The Same Newspaper You Love — Delivered Digitally
  • Early Access & Subscriber-Only Content
Phone Mockup Screen Mockup