Latest Election News
Sep 02
2025
A tight race draws the diaspora home
As Jamaicans head to the polls on Wednesday to elect a new government, several members of the diaspora have returned to the island to cast their votes, underscoring the significance they place on this election.
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Sep 01
2025
PNP Rally |Golding: Jamaicans want PNP back in power, not surprised by poll showing us ahead
People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding says he is not surprised by the latest Don Anderson poll that show his party slightly ahead of the ruling Jamaica Labour Party, arguing that the JLP is desperate to maintain power.
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Sep 01
2025
JLP Rally | Holness commits to moving minimum wage to $32,000 if re-elected
The national minimum wage will be doubled to $32,000 per 40-hour work week over “the next few years” starting next year if the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) retains state power, JLP Leader Dr Andrew Holness has announced.
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Aug 29
2025
Shaky Start
Polling arrangements cause jitters in JCF ahead of special voting today; army, election-day workers also to cast ballots. More than 45,000 election day workers (EDWs) and members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Jamaica Defen
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Aug 28
2025
Holness and Golding face off tonight
As Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness and Opposition Leader Mark Golding come face-to-face tonight in the leadership debate, issues around constitutional reform, the fight against corruption, and FINSAC are among several questions being posed by Mickel J
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Aug 28
2025
JLP: PNP tax relief plan impossible to be implemented in first year
The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) says its income tax plan will cost the country significantly less than the People’s National Party’s (PNP) plan, indicating a $28 billion to $44 billion price tag, compared to $75 billion to $90 billion.
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner