KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug 10, CMC- Prime Minister Andrew Holness Sunday announced September 3, as the date for the general elections in Jamaica as his ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) seeks a third consecutive term in office.
Nomination Day will be August 18.
Holness, 53, addressing a rally at Half Way Tree, a neighbourhood in the city of Kingston, told supporters that he had earlier on Sunday informed the Governor General Sir Patrick Allen of the decision to call the election.
“Our stewardship must be reviewed by you the people,” Holness said, adding “so earlier today, I advised his Excellency the Governor General of my intention to announce the general elections, and for him to set certain processes in place, including the dissolution of Parliament.
“I now declare that nomination day will be Monday August 18 and the general elections date is fixed at Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
(Details in Politics section)
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