Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PM Andrew Holness Wins 3rd Consetive Term, Mark Golding Accepts Defeat

Prime Minister of Dominica, Dr Roosevelt Skerrit, congratulateed Prime Minister, Andrew Holness of Jamaica on their re-election victories.

In a social media post he wrote, “Your victories at the polls reflect the trust that the people of Jamaica have placed in your leadership and plans for their continued advancement.

Dominica values deeply the bonds of friendship and cooperation which unite our countries within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). We look forward to working together to further strengthen regional integration and promote the shared aspirations of our peoples.

Please accept my very best wishes for your continued success as you lead your nations into a new term of progress and development.”

Tensions rise in McCooks Pen after election day killing

Election day in St. Catherine turned violent after police killed a 32-year old Fabian Brown at McCooks Pen, who was also an employee at Jamaica Broilers. The incident took place at around 3:30 pm on Tuesday.

Police reported that they came under heavy gunfire and started firing back in defense, killing Brown and recovering a weapon.

However, residents said that Brown had just gotten off work, had gone to vote and was at home with neighbors when police opened fire on him. They also said that he was running when he was shot and killed by another officer. The community insists that Brown was innocent and unarmed. INDECOM has launched an investigation into the case.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: Dr Terrance Drew hails JLP's resounding victory

The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis also joined in to congratulate PM Andrew Holness for gaining the position and trust of people for the 3rd time. Writing on his official Facebook page, he stated “On behalf of the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis, I extend heartfelt congratulations to President Dr. Irfaan Ali and the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) on their re-election in Guyana, as well as to Prime Minister Andrew Holness and the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) on their resounding victory at the polls.

In the space of just three days, the peoples of Guyana and Jamaica have once again demonstrated the strength and vitality of democracy in our region. These renewed mandates speak to the confidence their citizens have placed in their leadership and vision for the future.

"We salute the people of both nations for their commitment to the democratic process, and we look forward to continuing our close partnership with Guyana and Jamaica as we work together to advance regional integration, economic growth, and the shared progress of the Caribbean Community.”

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: Caribbean Leaders congratulate JLP for 3rd consecutive term

Various Caribbean Prime Ministers have taken to their official social media account to congratulate the new Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and his Jamaican Labour Party win.

The Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley took to X to congratulate the newly elected Prime Minister writing.

Congratulations to Prime Minister-elect @andrewholnessjm and the @jlpjamaica on their victory in Jamaica’s General Elections.

Barbados looks forward to strengthening the relationship our two nations share, and working together through CARICOM to build a more prosperous region.

— Mia Amor Mottley (@miaamormottley) September 4, 2025

“Congratulations to Prime Minister-elect @andrewholnessjm and the @jlpjamaica on their victory in Jamaica’s General Elections.

Barbados looks forward to strengthening the relationship our two nations share, and working together through CARICOM to build a more prosperous region.”

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PNP Retains Kingston East and Port Royal 

Phillip Paulwell of the People’s National Party (PNP) has comfortably retained Kingston East and Port Royal, securing 6,255 votes. His rivals, Courtney Burnett of the JLP, received 1,472 votes, while George Williams managed only 104 votes.

Updated Seat Count So Far:

• PNP: 28 seats

• JLP: 33 seats

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: Election Commission of Jamaica Reports 39.5% Voter Turnout

With the counting now completed, the Electoral Office of Jamaica has reported a 39.5% voter turnout in Wednesday’s general elections. The Office said that this figure contrasts sharply with the 78.4 percent turnout, which was recorded back in 1980, the highest on record.

Meanwhile, the lowest turnout was during the last general elections in 2020 when it was 37.9 percent. This year’s turnout was slightly higher than the turnout for the 2020 elections during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PNP Retains St Ann South Eastern, Kenneth Russell Defeats JLP’s Adion Peart

The People’s National Party’s Dr Kenneth Russell has held on to victory in St Ann South Eastern, polling 7,492 votes. His opponent, Adion Peart of the JLP, finished with 4,724 votes.

Updated Seat Count So Far: 

• PNP: 27 seats

• JLP: 33 seats

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: JLP Retains St Thomas Western, James Robertson Defeats PNP’s Hubert Williams

The Jamaica Labour Party’s James Robertson has retained the seat of St Thomas Western while securing 9,252 votes. His opponent, Hubert Williams of the PNP, polled 7,724 votes, while Karlene Afflick of the JPP managed 58 votes.

Updated Seat Count So Far: 

• PNP: 26 seats

• JLP: 33 seats

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: Henroy Clarke of JLP retains St James Central

Heroy Clarke of Jamaica Labour Party secured victory in the St James Central with 6,567 votes while PNP’s Janice Allen trails behind with 4,655 votes. Both the parties gave a tough fight to each other in these general elections.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PNP Flips Westmoreland Western, Ian Hayles Defeats JLP’s Dr Garfield James

The People’s National Party (PNP) has flipped Westmoreland Western, with Ian Hayles securing 7,992 votes to unseat the Jamaica Labour Party’s Dr Garfield James, who managed 6,024 votes. Meanwhile Bertland Maddan (JPP) gained 26 votes, while Independent candidate Gilbert James received 71 votes.

Updated Seat Count So Far: 

• PNP: 27 seats

• JLP: 32 seats

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: Juliet Holness Retains St Andrew East Rural for the JLP

Juliet Holness of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has retained her St Andrew East Rural seat with 9,364 votes, defeating the People’s National Party (PNP) candidate Patrick Peterkin, who secured 8,498 votes. Purcell Jackson (JPP) polled 47 votes, while Kemesha Hendricks (UVC) received 50 votes.

Updated Seat Count So Far: 

• PNP: 26 seats

• JLP: 32 seats

With this win, the JLP continues to widen its majority in the House of Representatives.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: JLP’s Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn Retains St Andrew West Rural 

Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has held on to her St Andrew West Rural seat by winning 8,414 votes. She defeated the People’s National Party (PNP) candidate Joan Gordon-Webley, who polled 7,235 votes.

On the other hand, the Jamaica People’s Party’s George Roach secured 69 votes. With this victory, the JLP further strengthens its lead as counting progresses across remaining constituencies.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PM Andrew Holness Retains St Andrew West Central With 7,054 Votes

Prime Minister and JLP Leader Dr Andrew Holness has successfully defended his seat in St Andrew West Central by securing 7,054 votes against the PNP’s Paul Buchanan, who received 4,953 votes.

Seat Count So Far: 

• PNP: 26 seats

• JLP: 30 seats

With Holness holding his stronghold, the JLP strengthens its majority as counting continues across constituencies.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: JLP Retains St Catherine Central 

Veteran JLP candidate Olivia Grange has convincingly held on to St Catherine Central and has won with 9,217 votes. Her PNP challenger, Ramoni Lewis, trailed significantly with 2,017 votes.

Seat Count So Far: 

• PNP: 26 seats

• JLP: 29 seats

With this decisive win, the JLP extends its lead in the 2025 general election, moving closer to solidifying its third consecutive term.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: JLP Retains St Ann South Western 

Zavia Mayne of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has successfully defended St Ann South Western, winning with 7,218 votes. The People’s National Party’s (PNP) Danishka Williams secured 5,039 votes, while Clive Edwards of Jamaica People’s Party gained 35 votes.

Seat Count So Far: 

PNP: 26 seats

JLP: 28 seats

The JLP is widening its lead and is strengthening its push towards government control.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: JLP Retains St Catherine South Western

Everaldo Warmington of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has secured victory in St Catherine South Western with 10,607 votes while defeating the People’s National Party’s (PNP) Dr Kurt Waul, who received 8,488 votes. Meanwhile, Jamaica People’s Party’s Gilbert Edwards collected 97 votes.

Seat Count So Far: 

• PNP: 26 seats

• JLP: 27 seats

The JLP has now pulled ahead of PNP and is taking the lead in the seat tally.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: JLP Retains Clarendon South Eastern

Pearnel Charles Jr of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has won Clarendon South Eastern with 9,515 votes, defeating the People’s National Party’s (PNP) Scean Barnswell who received 8,013 votes. Jamaica People's Party's Sion Thomas collected 57 votes.

Seat Count So Far:

• PNP: 26 seats

• JLP: 26 seats

It’s now a 26–26 tie, with both parties locked in a dead heat as the battle for control of Parliament continues.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: JLP Retains Clarendon North Central

Robert Morgan of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has secured victory in Clarendon North Central with 5,877 votes. He has successfully defeated the People’s National Party’s (PNP) Dr Aujae Dixon who garnered 4,424 votes.

Meanwhile, Jamaica People’s Party’s Joy Johnson Roye collected 29 votes.

Seat Count So Far:

• PNP: 26 seats

• JLP: 25 seats

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: Andrew Holness Declares Victory, JLP Secures Historic Third Consecutive Term

“Make no mistake about it, this was not victory by default…this was not an easy victory…this was a fight,” declared Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Leader and Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on Wednesday night after securing a historic third consecutive term in government. Addressing jubilant supporters at the party’s Belmont Road headquarters in St Andrew, Holness added, “Today Jamaica won.”

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PNP Retains Manchester North Western, Mikael Phillips Defeats JLP’s Damion Young

The People’s National Party (PNP) has retained Manchester North Western. Mikael Phillips (PNP) secured 7,025 votes, ahead of Damion Young (JLP) with 5,880 votes. Tretia Stewart Angus (JPP) finished with 38 votes.

• Mikael Phillips (PNP): 7,025

• Damion Young (JLP): 5,880

• Tretia Stewart Angus (JPP): 38

Seat Count So Far:

• PNP: 26 seats

• JLP: 24 seats

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: Franklin Witter Secures Victory Over PNP’s Norman Scott in St Elizabeth South Eastern

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has held on to St Elizabeth South Eastern. Franklin Witter (JLP) triumphed with 9,318 votes while defeating Norman Scott (PNP) who polled 7,569 votes. Raymond Dobbs (JPP) received 47 votes.

• Franklin Witter (JLP): 9,318

• Norman Scott (PNP): 7,569

• Raymond Dobbs (JPP): 47

Seat Count So Far: 

• PNP: 25 seats

• JLP: 24 seats

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: JLP Retains St Elizabeth South Western, Floyd Green Holds Off PNP’s Miranda Wellington

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has retained control of St Elizabeth South Western. Floyd Green (JLP) secured victory with 9,705 votes, defeating Dr. Miranda Wellington (PNP) who earned 8,462 votes in a closely fought contest.

• Floyd Green (JLP): 9,705

• Dr. Miranda Wellington (PNP): 8,462

Seat Count So Far: 

• PNP: 25 seats

• JLP: 23 seats

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PNP Flips Westmoreland Central, Dwayne Vaz Secures Victory Over George Wright

The People’s National Party (PNP) has scored another crucial win, flipping Westmoreland Central. Dwayne Vaz (PNP) won decisively with 9,916 votes, defeating George Wright (JLP) who received 8,385 votes. Independent candidate Donn Foote received 38 votes, while Kathleen Greenwood (JPP) secured 39 votes.

• Dwayne Vaz (PNP): 9,916

• George Wright (JLP): 8,385

• Kathleen Greenwood (JPP): 39

• Donn Foote (IND): 38

Seat Count So Far: 

• PNP: 25 seats

• JLP: 22 seats

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PNP Flips Westmoreland Western, Ian Hayles Defeats JLP’s Dr Garfield James

The People’s National Party (PNP) has gained another seat, flipping Westmoreland Western. Ian Hayles (PNP) won with 7,992 votes, unseating Dr Garfield James (JLP) who secured 6,024 votes. Independent candidates Gilbert James and Bertland Maddan received 71 and 26 votes respectively.

• Ian Hayles (PNP): 7,992

• Dr Garfield James (JLP): 6,024

• Gilbert James (IND): 71

• Bertland Maddan (JPP): 26

This flip strengthens the PNP’s lead in the 2025 General Election.

Seat Count So Far: 

• PNP: 24 seats

• JLP: 22 seats

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: JLP’s Marlene Malahoo Forte Retains St James West Central

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has secured another victory as Marlene Malahoo Forte retained the St James West Central constituency with 6,155 votes. She defeated Dr Andre Haughton (PNP) who gained 5,404 votes, while independent candidate Clifford Barnett received 17 votes.

• Marlene Malahoo Forte (JLP): 6,155

• Dr Andre Haughton (PNP): 5,404

• Clifford Barnett (IND): 17

This brings the overall declared seat count to:

• PNP: 23 seats

• JLP: 22 seats

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: Opposition Leader Mark Golding Accepts Defeat

People's National Party President Mark Golding has conceded defeat, congratulating the Jamaica Labour Party on its victory in Wednesday's closely fought general election. "I accept the results of these elections and although I'm obviously very disappointed in the outcome, I think it is only correct to expressly acknowledge the success that our opponents have managed to gain today," he said.

The JLP is projected to win 34 seats to the PNP's 29. The JLP entered the race with 49 of the 63 seats.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: JLP’s Edmund Bartlett Retains St James East Central

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has held on to St James East Central. Veteran MP Edmund Bartlett (JLP) secured 7,469 votes while defeating Rushell Reid-Knott (PNP) who garnered 4,543 votes.

• Edmund Bartlett (JLP): 7,469

• Rushell Reid-Knott (PNP): 4,543

This win brings the updated national standings to:

• PNP: 23 seats

• JLP: 20 seats

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: JLP’s Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert Retains Trelawny Southern With 6,832 Votes

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has successfully held on to the Trelawny Southern constituency. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert (JLP) won with 6,832 votes, defeating Paul Patmore (PNP) who secured 5,215 votes.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: JLP’s Tova Hamilton Retains Trelawny Northern in Close Contest

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has retained the Trelawny Northern constituency after a closely fought race. Tova Hamilton (JLP) secured 8,159 votes, edging past Dr Wykeham McNeill (PNP) who garnered 7,820 votes.

• Tova Hamilton (JLP): 8,159

• Dr Wykeham McNeill (PNP): 7,820

This brings the seat tally to: 

• PNP: 23 seats

• JLP: 18 seats

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: JLP Retains St Ann North Western as Krystal Lee Holds Off Gabriela Morris

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has successfully defended the St Ann North Western constituency. Preliminary results from all 135 ballot boxes show Krystal Lee (JLP) securing victory with 8,050 votes while defeating Gabriela Morris (PNP) who finished with 7,488 votes.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PNP Flips St Thomas Eastern as Yvonne Rosemarie Shaw Defeats Dr Michelle Charles

The People’s National Party (PNP) has made yet another breakthrough, this time in St Thomas Eastern as they flipped the seat from the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). Preliminary results from all 128 ballot boxes show Yvonne Rosemarie Shaw (PNP) emerging victorious with 7,356 votes.

She defeated incumbent Dr Michelle Charles (JLP), who secured 6,937 votes. independent candidate Claudius Wong got 46 votes. The JPP's Jovian Blair got 31 votes.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PNP Flips St Elizabeth North Eastern as Zuleika Jess Ousts Delroy Slowley

The People’s National Party (PNP) has scored another major win as they flipped the St Elizabeth North Eastern seat from the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). Final preliminary results from all 125 ballot boxes show Zuleika Jess of the PNP taking victory with 8,331 votes, ahead of incumbent Delroy Slowley of the JLP, who received 7,735 votes.

This brings the PNP’s seat tally to 22, while the JLP remains at 15. Meanwhile, Joseph Patterson of United Independect Congress received just 11 votes.

• Zuleika Jess (PNP): 8,331

• Delroy Slowley (JLP): 7,735

• Shawn Myrie: 20

• Joseph Patterson (UIC): 11

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PNP Flips St Catherine South Eastern as Dr Alfred Dawes Defeats JLP’s Robert Miller

The People’s National Party (PNP) has gained another critical seat as they flipped St Catherine South Eastern from the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). Preliminary results from 135 of 135 ballot boxes show Dr Alfred Dawes securing victory with 7,754 votes by defeating incumbent Robert Miller of the JLP, who tallied 7,187 votes.

• Dr Alfred Dawes (PNP): 7,754

• Robert Miller (JLP): 7,187

• Kaycian Radcliffe: 64

This result strengthens the PNP’s momentum as they brought their seat count to 21, while the JLP remains at 15.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PNP Flips St Mary South Eastern by Just 11 Votes in Shocking Upset

In one of the tightest races of the 2025 General Election, the People’s National Party (PNP) has flipped the St Mary South Eastern constituency. Preliminary results from all 112 ballot boxes show Christopher Brown of the PNP narrowly defeating Dr Norman Dunn of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) by a razor-thin margin of just 11 votes.

Christopher Brown of PNP received 6,642 votes while Dr Norman Dunn of JLP secured 6,631 votes. Jamaica People’s Party candidate Mark Hutchinson receives just 26 votes.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: JLP Retains Kingston Western

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has once again secured Kingston Western. Preliminary results from all 90 ballot boxes show Desmond McKenzie winning decisively with 8,475 votes. His nearest challenger, Joseph Witter of the PNP, managed 1,364 votes, while Jamaica People's Party's Ricardo Williams received 34 votes.

This brings the JLP’s tally to 15 seats as compared to the PNP’s 19 seats with the counting continuing nationwide.

🔹 JLP Seat Count Update: 15

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PNP’s Miller-Bennett Flips Hanover Western

The People’s National Party (PNP) has taken control of Hanover Western by flipping the seat from the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). Preliminary results from all 116 ballot boxes show Heatha Miller-Bennett of the PNP winning with 6,995 votes, remaining well ahead of JLP incumbent Tamika Davis, who secured 5,907 votes.

Jamaica People’s Party candidate Leonard Sharpe received 54 votes. With this victory, the PNP now moves up to 19 seats and they are still in the lead over the JLP’s 14 seats.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PNP Flips Hanover Eastern, Andrea Purkiss Leads with 5,905 Votes

The People’s National Party (PNP) has scored another major win as they flipped the Hanover Eastern constituency. Preliminary results from all 99 ballot boxes show Andrea Purkiss securing 5,905 votes, defeating Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate Dave Brown, who received 5,138 votes.

Jamaica People’s Party candidate Craig Eubanks got 28 votes, while Jordan Cunningham of the United Independent Congress (UIC) collected 15 votes. This flip pushes the PNP to 18 seats and extends their lead over the JLP, which holds 14 seats.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: JLP Retains Manchester Central

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has narrowly retained the Manchester Central seat. Preliminary results from all 139 ballot boxes show Rhoda Moy Crawford winning with 9,098 votes, just edging out People’s National Party (PNP) candidate Donovan Mitchell, who secured 8,916 votes.

With this seat, the JLP stands with 14 in the Parliament while the major opposition PNP stands with 17 seats.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PNP Flips Major Seat Portland Eastern, JLP’s Ann-Marie Vaz Defeated

The People’s National Party (PNP) has gained the Portland Eastern seat in a key flip. Preliminary results from all 140 ballot boxes show Isat Buchanan winning with 8,316 votes while narrowly defeating Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) incumbent Ann-Marie Vaz, who secured 8,181 votes.

Jamaica People’s Party candidate Tracy-Ann Gillespie-Harris received 29 votes. This flip pushes the PNP further ahead, now holding 17 seats, compared to the JLP’s 13.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PNP Retains St Catherine Eastern

The People’s National Party (PNP) has retained the St Catherine Eastern constituency. Preliminary results from all 120 ballot boxes show Joyce Denise Daley winning with 6,758 votes and being re-elected as the Member of Parliament.

She defeated Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate Rev Dwight Peccoo, who secured 4,413 votes. Jamaica People’s Party candidate Lance Watson received 75 votes.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: JLP’s Robert Mantague Retains St Mary Western

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has held on to the St Mary Western constituency. Preliminary results from all 147 ballot boxes show Robert Montague winning with 9,394 votes. He is ahead of People’s National Party (PNP) candidate Omar Woodbine, who secured 8,451 votes.

Meanwhile, Chase Neil of the United Independent Congress (UIC) received 35 votes. This result increases the JLP’s total to 13 seats, while the PNP remains slightly ahead with 15 seats.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: JLP Retains St Andrew North Western

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has retained control of St Andrew North Western. Preliminary results from all 112 ballot boxes show Duane Smith winning with 6,546 votes, remaining well ahead of People’s National Party (PNP) candidate Ethnie Miller-Simpson, who secured 4,443 votes.

Jamaica People’s Party candidate Orlando Robinson received 114 votes. This result moves the JLP up to 12 seats, while the PNP remains in the lead with 15 seats.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PNP’s Omar Newell Retains St Mary Central

The People’s National Party (PNP) has secured the St Mary Central seat once again. Preliminary results from all 105 ballot boxes show Omar Newell winning with 7,191 votes while defeating Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate Nathaniel Maragh, who received 5,760 votes.

Jamaica People’s Party candidate Rena Rose Cargill collected 12 votes. This win extends the PNP’s tally to 15 seats, while the JLP remains at 11.

🔸 PNP Seat Count Update: 15

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PNP Retains St Andrew East Central 

The People’s National Party (PNP) has retained the St Andrew East Central constituency. Preliminary results from all 113 ballot boxes show Dennis Gordon securing 6,709 votes, remaining well ahead of Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate Davion Vassell, who received 4,171 votes.

Jamaica People’s Party candidate Princess Ford collected 87 votes. This victory pushes the PNP tally to 14 seats, while the JLP remains at 11.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: JLP’s Daryl Vaz Retains Portland Western with 6,111 Votes

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has defended the Portland Western constituency. Preliminary results from all 104 ballot boxes show Daryl Vaz winning with 6,111 votes, ahead of People’s National Party (PNP) candidate Doreen Campbell Forbes, who received 4,937 votes.

Meanwhile, Jamaica People’s Party candidate Michael Aiken secured 23 votes.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: JLP Retains St Catherine North Eastern

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has held the St Catherine North Eastern constituency. Preliminary results from all 109 ballot boxes show Kerensia Morrison winning with 5,554 votes, remaining well ahead of People’s National Party (PNP) candidate Andrine Higgins, who received 4,598 votes.

Jamaica People’s Party candidate Robert Rainford and Independent candidate Arthur Howell polled 20 and 18 votes respectively. With this retention, the JLP now climbs to 10 seats, while the PNP remains ahead on 13 seats.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PNP’s Steve McGregor Flips Kingston Central

The People’s National Party (PNP) has made another crucial gain as they flipped the Kingston Central constituency. Preliminary results from all 80 ballot boxes show Steve McGregor of the PNP narrowly winning with 4,739 votes, just edging out Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate Donovan Williams, who received 4,727 votes.

Meanwhile, Garth Barnett of the United Independent Congress (UIC) polled 23 votes. This nail-biting win pushes the PNP to 13 seats which has strengthened its lead over the JLP, which remains at 9.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PNP’s Lothan Cousins Retains Clarendon South Western

The People’s National Party (PNP) has successfully defended the Clarendon South Western seat. Preliminary results from all 100 ballot boxes show Lothan Cousins winning with 7,328 votes, remaining well ahead of Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate Robert Chin, who received 5,016 votes.

Meanwhile, Jamaica People's Party candidate Dewayne Thomas secured 41 votes. With this result, the PNP extends its lead to 12 seats, while the JLP remains on 9 seats.

🔸 PNP Seat Count Update: 12

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PNP Flips St James Southern

The People’s National Party (PNP) has captured the St James Southern seat from the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). Preliminary results from all 110 ballot boxes show Nekeisha Burchell winning with 6,483 votes and defeating JLP candidate Homer Davis, who secured 6,276 votes.

Meanwhile, Jamaica People Party’s candidate Leon Adolphus Cunningham received 17 votes.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PNP Retains St Catherine North Western

The People’s National Party (PNP) has retained the St Catherine North Western seat. Preliminary results from 122 of 122 ballot boxes show Damion Crawford winning with 7,580 votes and defeating Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate Newton Amos, who secured 4,855 votes. Meanwhile, Jamaica People’s Party candidate Lloyd Smith received 21 votes.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: PNP Flips Westmoreland Eastern 

The People’s National Party (PNP) has gained ground by flipping the Westmoreland Eastern constituency. Preliminary results from 123 of 123 ballot boxes show Dayton Campbell winning with 7,558 votes and defeating Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) incumbent Daniel Lawrence, who received 5,624 votes.

Meanwhile, Jamaica People Party’s Dalton Allen receives 73 votes, United Independent Congress’s Winston Wright received 16 votes while independent candidates Derrick Robinson and Haile Mika’el Cujo secured 11 and 53 votes respectively.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: JLP Retains Clarendon Central

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has retained the Clarendon Central constituency. Preliminary results from all 112 ballot boxes show Delroy Williams winning with 6,674 votes, ahead of People’s National Party (PNP) candidate Carla Watts, who received 3,853 votes. The Jamaica People's Party (JPP) candidate Bettina Hill secured 80 votes.

🔹 JLP Seat Count Update: 9

With this result, the JLP now moves ahead with 9 seats, compared to the PNP’s 8 seats declared so far.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: JLP’s Wheatley Retains St Catherine South Central

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has held on to the St Catherine South Central seat. Preliminary results from all 104 ballot boxes show Dr Andrew Wheatley winning with 7,630 votes as he is defeating People’s National Party (PNP) candidate Kurt Matthews, who received 2,905 votes.

Meanwhile, Jamaica People’s Party (JPP) candidate Lincoln Hall secured 72 votes in Wednesday’s national elections held in the island nation. With this seat, both JLP and PNP stands with same seats in the constituency i.e. 8.

Jamaica Election Results 2025 Live: JLP’s Seiveright Retains St Andrew North Central

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has retained a longstanding JLP seat in St Andrew North Central. Preliminary results from all 79 ballot boxes show Delano Seiveright winning with 5,769 votes while defeating People’s National Party (PNP) candidate Christopher Henry, who received 3,317 votes.

Seiveright will be the first-time member of the House of Representatives.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: JLP’s Dr Chang Retains St James North Western 

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has held on to the St James North Western seat. Preliminary results from all 99 ballot boxes show Dr Horace Chang winning with 6,312 votes, defeating People’s National Party (PNP) candidate Allan Bernard, who received 3,514 votes.

This marks the 6^th seat for JLP in Gordon House, signalling that the incumbent party is behind PNP right now who stand with 8 seats in the Parliament.

• St Elizabeth North Western – Andrew Morris (5,555 votes)

• St Andrew Eastern – Fayval Williams (6,824 votes)

• St Andrew North Eastern – Delroy Chuck (5,294 votes)

• St Catherine East Central – Alando Terrelonge (6,364 votes)

• St Catherine West Central – Dr Christopher Tufton (6,940 votes)

• St James North Western – Dr Horace Chang (6,312 votes)

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: PNP Retains 8^th Seat in St Andrew Western 

The People’s National Party (PNP) has held on to the St Andrew Western seat. Preliminary results from 134 of 134 ballot boxes show Anthony Hylton winning with 8,115 votes. Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate Corey Dunkley received 4,443 votes, while the Jamaica People’s Party candidate Carla Francis Edie secured 84 votes.

This victory ensures the PNP maintains firm control in the constituency. So far, PNP has secured eight seats in the constituency.

• Manchester Southern – Flip (Peter Bunting)

• St Andrew South Eastern – Retain (Julian Robinson)

• St Andrew South Western – Retain (Angela Brown Burke)

• St Andrew Southern – Retain (Mark Golding, Opposition Leader)

• St Catherine Southern – Retain (Fitz Jackson, 8th consecutive win)

• St Catherine North Central – Retain (Natalie Neita Garvey)

• Clarendon North Western – Flip (Richard Azan)

• St Andrew Western – Retain (Anthony Hylton)

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: PNP’s Richard Azan Flips Clarendon North Western

The People’s National Party (PNP) has captured the Clarendon North Western seat from the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). Preliminary results from all 108 ballot boxes show Richard Azan winning with 6,989 votes while defeating JLP candidate Warren Newby, who received 6,490 votes.

Meanwhile, Jamaica People’s Party candidate Kevin Palmer secured 24 votes. This victory marks a key gain for the PNP in Clarendon.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: Fitz Jackson Wins St Catherine Southern for 8th Consecutive Term 

The People’s National Party (PNP) has held on to the St Catherine Southern constituency. Preliminary results from all 150 ballot boxes show Fitz Jackson winning with 9,025 votes. This marks the 8^th time that Jackson has won the seat in the general election.

He defeated Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate Delroy Dobney, who received 5,970 votes while Jamaica People’s Party candidate Courtney Morrison secured 131 votes.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: Opposition Leader Mark Golding Retains St Andrew Southern with 9,371 Votes, JLP Trails at 1,183

Opposition Leader Mark Golding has secured re-election in St Andrew Southern by retaining the seat for the People’s National Party (PNP). Preliminary results from all 86 ballot boxes show Golding winning decisively with 9,371 votes.

On the other hand, Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate Carlton Allen, who was Golding’s only competition in this seat, received 1,183 votes.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: Health Minister Dr Tufton Secures 5^th Seat for JLP in St Catherine West Central

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has retained the St Catherine West Central constituency. Preliminary results from all 126 ballot boxes show health minister in the incumbent administration, Dr Christopher Tufton, winning with 6,940 votes.

He remains well ahead of People’s National Party (PNP) candidate Locksley Francis who secured 3,718 votes while Jamaica People’s Party (JPP) candidate Colleen Ellison Hall received 76 votes. This marks the 5th seat secured by the JLP in the 2025 General Election so far.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: Another Seat for PNP, Natalie Neita Garvey Retains St Catherine North Central

The People’s National Party (PNP) has secured another victory by retaining the St Catherine North Central seat. Preliminary results from all 108 ballot boxes show Natalie Neita Garvey winning with 7,098 votes as she defeat Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate Neil Powell, who received 4,229 votes.

Meanwhile, Jamaica People’s Party (JPP) candidate Carlton Bartley secured just 43 votes.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: Brown Burke Retains 3^rd Seat for PNP in St Andrew South Western

The People’s National Party (PNP) has retained the St Andrew South Western constituency. Preliminary results from all 95 ballot boxes show Dr Angela Brown Burke securing a commanding 8,575 votes, remaining well ahead of Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate Maureen Lorne, who received 583 votes.

Meanwhile, Jamaica People’s Party candidate Jahmar Watson and Independent candidate Antonio Wint received 17 and 16 votes respectively. This marks the 3^rd seat for the PNP in the Gordon House of Jamaica.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: JLP’s Alando Terrelonge Retains St Catherine East Central

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has held on to St Catherine East Central after a close contest. Preliminary results, according to the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) from all 98 ballot boxes show incumbent Alando Terrelonge winning with 6,364 votes.

Terrelonge has defeated the People’s National Party (PNP) challenger Raymond Pryce who secured 5,379 votes. This result secures another key constituency for the JLP in St Catherine.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: JLP’s Delroy Chuck Retains St Andrew North Eastern

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has held on to the St Andrew North Eastern seat. Preliminary results from all 79 ballot boxes show incumbent Delroy Chuck winning with 5,294 votes.

Meanwhile, his only challenger, the People’s National Party (PNP) candidate Stacey Knight, received 3,707 votes.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: PNP’s Julian Robinson Retains St Andrew South Eastern with 5,418 Votes 

The People’s National Party (PNP) has secured another hold by retaining the St Andrew South Eastern seat. Preliminary results from all 88 ballot boxes show Julian Robinson of the PNP winning with 5,418 votes.

Meanwhile, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate Kevin Frith trails behind with 3,137 votes and Kemoy Lynch of the United Independent Congress (UIC) received just 34 votes.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: Incumbent Finance Minister Fayval Williams Retains St Andrew Eastern with 6,824 Votes

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has retained the St Andrew Eastern constituency. Preliminary results according to the Electoral Commission of Jamaica from all 111 ballot boxes show incumbent Fayval Williams winning with 6,824 votes.

Her closest contender was the People’s National Party (PNP) candidate Patricia Duncan Sutherland who secured 6,386 votes while Jamaica People’s Party (JPP) Carl Cargill received 73 votes.

 Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: JLP Retains St Elizabeth North Western with 5,555 Votes

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has held on to the St Elizabeth North Western seat. Preliminary results from all 87 ballot boxes show JLP candidate Andrew Morris winning with 5,555 votes, ahead of the People’s National Party (PNP) candidate Patricia Scarlett-Forrester, who received 3,831 votes.

Meanwhile, Jamaica People’s Party (JPP) candidate Jason Edwards secured just 39 votes. This signals that Morris has been re-elected to the Gordon House.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: PNP Flips Manchester Southern, Leads with 8,573 Votes 

The People’s National Party (PNP) has scored a major victory in Manchester Southern as they have flipped the seat from the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). Preliminary results from all 120 ballot boxes show PNP candidate Peter Bunting securing 8,573 votes, defeating JLP’s Ian Ives, who garnered 7,903 votes.

Meanwhile, Jamaica People’s Party candidate Karen Scott received 21 votes. This result marks a significant gain for the PNP in the closely watched constituency.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: Ballot Counting Underway as Nation Awaits Results

With polls now closed across Jamaica, the counting of ballots is in progress. Election day saw strong voter turnout in several constituencies, and anticipation is building as Jamaicans await the official results that will decide the country’s next government.

By 3:00 pm, voter turnout in Jamaica’s General Election had reached 30.41 per cent, according to the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ). Meanwhile, participation in the simultaneous Local Government by-elections was recorded at 27.35 per cent.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: JLP Agent Accuses PNP Candidate Norman Scott of Assault at Southeast St Elizabeth Polling Station

A JLP indoor agent is accusing PNP candidate of Southeast St Elizabeth, Norman Scott, of assault. Julie Francis says Mr. Scott slapped her in the face, breaking her glasses and causing severe headaches. The JLP agent, a 47-year-old stroke survivor, has since sought medical attention and was referred for a CT scan and X-rays.

Francis alleges that after striking her, Scott told her, “I will not be intimidated by anybody,” and later warned her daughter, “I’ll show you something before the end of the day.” Police and soldiers escorted the PNP candidate from the polling station.

The incident reportedly took place in a polling station. Ms Francis has reported the incident to the police. Several calls placed to Mr Scott have gone unanswered.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: Portland Western MP Daryl Vaz Confident Strong Organisation Will Secure Another Victory

Member of Parliament for Portland Western, Daryl Vaz, says he is confident in the work he and his team have done so far. He was speaking with local media members in East Portland on his way to Drapers All-Age School to cast his ballot and be inked.

He said, “We always have good organisation and good workers and that is what it takes to get out the vote.”

“We know where our votes are and therefore, every election for the last five elections, we have come out on top just because we have a good organization and that's the most important thing. Getting the ballots in the box on Election Day is only key to success and victory. And I've done it five times, four elections and one by election, and I expect to do it the same way this time,” he further said.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: Voters in St Mary Central Frustrated by Long Delays

Voters in St Mary Central are frustrated by what they say is long wait times to vote. One resident says she has been at the polling station since 6:00 AM with no explanation from election day workers on the reason for the delay.

One of the voters said that she had been in the line since 6 in the morning. She said that she is eagerly waiting to vote as she wants to see significant changes for the youth in the future.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: Former PM P.J. Patterson Casts Vote for PNP, Calls Party the One to ‘Rescue Jamaica’

Former PNP President and Prime Minister, P.J. Patterson, proudly completed his civic duty this morning by casting his vote for the People’s National Party.

While sharing his video, PNP said, “A statesman committed to the progress of our nation he stands with us in the mission to rescue Jamaica and secure a better life for all.”

After casting his vote, Patterson said, “I have just completed my civic duty, voting not only for the party that is going to rescue Jamaica, but also a candidate who will be my next Member of Parliament, bringing the requisite energy, understanding and commitment to serve the people very well and ably of northeastern Saint Angelo.”

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: JLP and PNP Supporters Join Forces in Old Harbour to Fix Car on Election Day 

In Old Harbour, St Catherine, two male individuals were seen in rival political colours. They were spotted working together to fix a Toyota Probox vehicle on Election Day.

One of them was seen wearing a green coloured t-shirt having Andrew Holness’ photo printed on it while the other one was wearing an orange t-shirt having Mark Golding’s face printed on it. The scene echoed reports across constituencies of Jamaicans putting aside party lines to lend a hand in times of need.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: Wheelchair User Zidane Robertson Votes in St Thomas, Calls for Change and Greater Youth Support

A wheelchair user named Zidane Robertson, a resident of East Prospect in St Thomas said that he came out to vote today for a ‘change,’ particularly for greater support for the youth. Robertson said that he thinks he just needs a change and is hoping for better for the country’s youth.

The 27-year-old Robertson was among score of individuals with disabilities and the country’s elderly who joined thousands casting their votes in the 2025 General Election today.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live:  JLP’s Dr Michelle Charles Urges Voters in St Thomas Eastern to Choose Performance Over Propaganda

The incumbent minister for St Thomas Eastern from the Jamaica Labour Party, Dr Michelle Charles, is urging the locals to cast their vote for performance and not propaganda.

After voting in New Pera in the parish, Charles said that she felt both confident and anxious. She further admitted that her seat is one to watch and she also touted the level of investment which the Andrew Holness led government has made in the area.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: Kingston Central MP Donovan Williams Reports Glitches with Electronic Voter ID System

The incumbent member of Parliament for Kingston Central, a member of Jamaica Labour Party, Donovan Williams, said that there are some issues with the Electronic Voter Identification System in at least two of the polling stations in his constituency.

The statement comes by Wiliams after a visit to St Michael’s Primary School right after 10 a, when he said that he has talked to electoral officials, who further indicated that they will come back to a manual system which should speed up this process.

With EVIS, the registered electors are verified and identified at the polling station by utilising fingerprints. The elector will then be issued a ballot by the presiding officer before moving forward to mark the X with a pencil on the paper ballot issued.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: JLP’s Horace Chang Predicts Comfortable Majority as PM Holness Confident of Victory

General Secretary of Jamaica Labour Party, Dr Horace Chang, said that the party will secure a comfortable majority in the ongoing 2025 general election. He said that the traditional PNP strongholds of North Trelawny as well as Central Manchester is also anticipated to be retained by the JLP.

Apart from him, JLP leader Dr Andrew Holness, has also expressed his confidence in the party’s victory.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: Complaints Mount About Slow Pace of Voting

People’s National Party (PNP) candidate for Kingston Central Steve McGregor has added his voice to those complaining about the slow pace of voting since the polls opened at 7 Wednesday morning.

McGregor, who is trying to replace the Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP) Donovan Williams as the Member of Parliament for Kingston Central, told the Jamaica Observer that his supporters are out and energetic.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: Citizen Lascelles Cohen Backs Holness for Third Term 

Another citizen voiced confidence in Prime Minister Andrew Holness and the Jamaica Labour Party by sharing his views with WIC News.

Lascelles Cohen said:

Andrew will be one PM. He delivers consistently and competently, so third term for Andrew and his team.

The comment reflects ongoing support for Holness and the Jamaica Labour Party as Jamaicans head to the polls. Meanwhile, polls across the island continue to report steady voter turnout, with both the JLP and the PNP expressing optimism as ballots are being cast and counted throughout the day.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: UIC Candidate Jordan Cunningham Unable to Vote After Omission from Voters’ List

Jordan Cunningham, the 22-year-old businessman who has been nominated to represent the United Independent Congress (UIC) in Eastern Hanover, has been allegedly left without a ballot in today’s general election.

It was revealed that Cunningham’s name is not on the current voters’ list which prevented him from casting a vote, even in the constituency where is contesting.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: PNP’s Patricia Duncan Sutherland Raises Concerns Over Slow Voter Turnout in St Andrew Eastern

The People’s National Party candidate for St Andrew Eastern, Patricia Duncan Sutherland, is expressing serious concerns over the slow pace of voter turnout in the constituency.

She expressed these concerns while speaking with local media outside Mona High School and said that she was at the location for more than an hour and noted that the pace wasn’t normal.

Sutherland also said that she spoke to the returning officer and the party representatives to see what they can do in order to enhance the speed.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: PNP Supporter Rescues Injured JLP Driver After Crash in St Elizabeth

A Honda Fit motor car crashed into an embankment along New Building Road in Nain, St Elizabeth, after the driver swerved to avoid another vehicle. This incident took place earlier today, with People’s National Party (PNP) supporter Dwaign Wint rushing to his assistance and moving the airbag before pulling the driver to safety.

Wint said, “Him a JLP and me a PNP, but each one have to help another,” highlighting unity even amid political rivalry. The injured Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporter sustained only minor injuries and was stabilized after the crash.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: Unity on Display as JLP and PNP Supporters Share a Photo Together on Election Day

Even on election day, unity shines as supporters of both parties paused to snap a photo together. One of them was seen wearing green, showcasing his support for the JLP, while the other one was seen wearing orange, to show his support for the PNP.

As the voting continues across Jamaica, people are looking forward for a shift in the country's political environment.

Jamaica Elections 2025: WHAT IS THE LAW ON OVERSEAS JAMAICANS VOTING IN JAMAICA ELECTIONS?

The presumption that people who live overseas are able to vote in Jamaican Elections is palpably false. Under Jamaican Law, once you no longer live in Jamaica and your "Ordinary Residence" is not in Jamaica, you cannot vote in Elections. This means that if after your name is placed on the voters list, you emigrate- your ordinary place of residence in no longer in Jamaica, you are not entitled to vote in any elections.

According to the Representation of the People Act, Section 5 (1) Part II of the Franchise and Registration of Electors states" "Subject to the provision of subsection (3) Every qualified person shall be entitled to be registered in accordance with the rules contained in the First Schedule as an elector for the polling division in which he/she is an ordinary resident. (2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (3) and of section 6, every person shall be entitled to vote at an election of a Member of the House of Representatives for any constituency if his/her name appears upon the official list for a polling division comprised in such constituency unless:-

(a) subsequent to his/her registration he/she ceases to be a Commonwealth citizen or to be ordinarily resident in Jamaica.

To those seen in those visuals of plane loads of Jamaicans going home to vote, you may today be in for a surprise.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: PM Holness Defends Minimum Wage Pledge, Slams PNP’s ‘Playbook’ and Dismisses Exit Rumours  

Prime Minister and JLP leader Dr. Andrew Holness deny his recent promise to double the minimum wage was because he felt pressured to respond to the PNP’s income tax threshold promise.

While slamming the PNP, Holness said: 

You would see in my manifesto that we indicated, or we didn’t give details as I tell you though, I’m a chess planner. We knew that they were coming with this because they have been trying to take our 2016 playbook. They don’t understand the playbook, and I think they overplayed their hands but the reason why I did it however because the PNP claims that they socialist party and socialist parties are more about red distribution rather than creation. They take what is in the society and they take it from one and give it too other. normally socialist society take from the rate and give it to the poor. the public should look at this very carefully the high-interest rate policy which resulted in FINSAC taking wealth from the poor and giving it to the rich for which the people who are trying to contest for this election now were beneficiaries.

Meanwhile, Dr Holness was asked if he intends to step down from the helm of the party after this election, to which he replied, “I believe in meritocracy, but I am also human. While i was Prime Minister, something I always wanted to do and many things and I want to write. I have been in politics for almost 28 years but there are other things that I would like to do but for me the greatest pleasure is serving the nation.”

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: JLP’s James Robertson Confident of ‘Massive Margins’ in St Thomas Western 

After casting his vote, Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate and incumbent Member of Parliament for St Thomas Western, James Robertson, dismissed predictions of a tight race in St Thomas Western as ‘absolute rubbish’. Instead, he said that the Jamaica Labour Party is poised for a massive victory.

He further pointed to major infrastructure gains including new roads, bridges, housing projects and educational institutions as evidence of progress under the Andrew Holness administration.

Robertson also alleged outside interference from East Kingston but said such actions only motivate residents to come out and vote.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: Scuffle Over Lighter Disrupts Voting in Northwest Manchester, Injured Voter Still Casts Ballot

A minor incident disrupted polling in Northwest Manchester after a voter was injured during a scuffle at a polling division. Reports are the scuffle broke out between two men over a lighter, resulting in one of the men being injured.

The man was reportedly allowed to vote before being urged to go to the hospital. The supervisor at the polling division where the incident occurred told our news centre that despite the incident voting has continued smoothly.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: Physically Challenged Siblings Karen and Lesroy Coke Proudly Cast Votes 

55-year-old Karen and 59-year-old Lesroy Coke came out to vote even after being physically challenged. They casted their ballot at Holy Family Primary School and expressed their pride in doing so.

Coke said that his disability could not prevent him from travelling with his brother to cast his vote at the polling station.

Jamaica Elections Live 2025: PM Andrew Holness Urges Citizens to ‘Choose Jamaica’ and Vote JLP 

After casting his vote, PM Holness urged, “Today, thousands of Jamaicans are Choosing Jamaica”, encouraging voters to support the JLP for its tangible performance. Taking to Facebook, he proudly showed his inked finger.

The Prime Minister said that for the past nine years, he has had the honour of serving as the PM while working alongside the Jamaica Labour Party to deliver real results, more jobs, more homes, better roads, stronger communities as well as no new taxes.

Jamaica Elections Live 2025: Citizen Predicts PNP Victory with 38 Seats Over JLP’s 25 

A citizen named Bernard Matalon shared with WIC News an early prediction that Mark Golding and the People’s National Party (PNP) will secure 38 seats as compared to 25 seats for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). This comes as the counting continues in today’s general election across the island nation.

There is a tough competition between both PNP and JLP with supporters of both parties coming out and openly expressing their support towards their favourite party.

Jamaica Elections Live 2025: Elderly Voter Collapses After Casting Ballot in St Thomas, Says ‘Me Glad Say Me Vote Already’ 

Moments after casting his vote at Baptist Lane in Yallahs, St Thomas, Andrew Davis, an elderly elector using a cane, fell to the ground at around 7:40 am. Despite the fall, he remained untroubled, remarking, "Me glad say me vote already."

He was surrounded by the incumbent MP and JLP candidate for St Thomas Western, James Robertson, along with other residents. Robertson has held the seat since 2002 and faces challenger Hubert Williams of the PNP in today’s election.

Jamaica Elections Live 2025: JLP’s Malahoo Forte Votes Early in St James West Central, PNP’s Haughton to Follow

A confident Marlene Malahoo Forte, the Jamaica Labour Party's candidate for St James West Central, cast her vote at Howard Cooke Primary School just before 8:00 am today. She goes up against Dr Andre Haughton of the People's National Party (PNP) and he is also optimistic.

"It's been long lines so far and it shows that people are eager to vote," he declared. Haughton will cast his vote in Mount Salem at 10:00 am.

Jamaica Elections Live 2025: PNP’s Peter Bunting Predicts High Voter Turnout Signals Trouble for JLP in Manchester Southern

Peter Bunting, People’s National Party candidate for Manchester Southern said that his anticipation of a high voter turnout is suggesting a major support for the PNP and a trouble for the incumbent JLP.

After casting his ballot at Jamal premises in Mandeville, Bunting said that his experience and his understanding of politics is that normally one when has a higher voter turnout it indicates trouble for the ruling party. He added that he is feeling very encouraged by the reports coming from across the constituency.

Jamaica Elections Live 2025: First-Time Voter Maxine Rankine Casts Ballot in St James West Central, Shares Excitement

First-time voter, Maxine Rankine, could not contain her excitement after casting her vote at the Mt Salem Primary and Junior High School in the St James West Central constituency. Marlene Malahoo Forte from the Jamaica Labour Party and Andre Haughton from the People's National Party are the candidates in this constituency.

She said that she is feeling excited on being an all grown up now and felt good after casting her ballot for the first time ever.

Jamaica Elections Live 2025: PM Andrew Holness and Wife Juliet Cast Ballots at Mona High School

Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) leader Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness and his wife Juliet Holness, the former speaker of the House of Representatives, arrive at Mona High School in the St Andrew Eastern constituency where they are both expected to cast their ballots.

Holness greeted both JLP and People’s National Party supporters before making his way to his assigned polling division.

Jamaica Elections Live 2025: JLP Supporter ‘Fox’ Rallies Behind MP Alando Terrelonge 

At Christian Gardens Infant School in St. Catherine East Central this morning, Paul, also known as “Fox,” voiced his strong support for the Jamaica Labour Party and incumbent MP Alando Terrelonge. He praised Terrelonge for delivering more than previous representatives and insisted that his MP “deserves a third term.” 

Fox called for continued change and upliftment in the community and highlighted the significance of jobs, farming opportunities, and youth development. “We are change Jamaica,” he declared, urging fellow constituents to back Terrelonge at the polls.

Jamaica Elections Live 2025: Passport Accepted as ID After Voter Turned Up Without Card

Election Day voting in Jamaica has largely been smooth since the past one and half hour, however some hiccups have emerged. At one polling station, a voter was able to cast her ballot using a passport after misplacing her voter identification card.

Thomas Bryce shared the development on his official Facebook account and said that while the process was smooth, it was no so smooth for his wife.

Officials confirmed her identity by preparing a form based on the passport details, which she then signed under affirmation. The process ensured that her vote was counted, underscoring the use of government-issued documents as valid identification for participation in the polls.

Jamaica Elections Live 2025: St. James West Central Sees Heavy Early Turnout as Malahoo Forte, Haughton Face Off 

Voting is off to a brisk start at Howard Cooke Primary School in St James West Central, which is being contested by incumbent Marlene Malahoo Forte of the Jamaica Labour Party and the People's National Party’s Dr Andre Haughton. Hundreds of voters have already turned out at the polling station.

Jamaica Elections 2025: ‘I Am Looking Forward to Victory,’ says JLP’s Franklin Witter

Jamaica Labour Party’s Franklin Witter said that early voting looks encouraging in Southeast St Elizabeth. Witter cast his ballot at the Lititz Primary School in the constituency at 7:05 am. He's running up against the PNP's Norman Scott.

Following the casting of his ballot, he said that he felt ‘very good’ and noted, “I am looking forward to the victory.” He added, “I believe that supporters are really, really coming out. So, looking forward to the victory later today.”

When asked what the plans for the rest of the day are, Witter said that it is to check on the various polling stations across the constituency to ensure that the operations are smooth and so on. “So, I'll be driving through the entire constituency today,” he added.

Jamaica Elections Live 2025: JLP Supporters Proudly Display Inked Fingers After Voting

With just one hour into the polling booths opening, Jamaicans are already turning out steadily to cast their ballots. JLP supporters in several constituencies have proudly displayed their inked fingers and are signalling strong early participation as Election Day 2025 gets underway.

Supporters are taking to Facebook to share their glimpses right after casting their ballots in favour of JLP.

Jamaica Elections Live 2025: Heavy Police Presence at Ocho Rios Polling Stations to Ensure Safety and Order

There is a strong police presence at the Ocho Rios Primary School and Ocho Rios High School. Police officers have been deployed both at the polling stations and along the main roads to ensure a smooth election process and the safety of all citizens.

With high anticipation for an activity filled day, the St. Catherine South Police Command Center is off to a good start to make sure all areas are covered with adequate Police presence. All police stations are being manned by the Jamaica Constabulary Force.

Police officers are also gathered at polling stations in the Kingston Central Division, ensuring that the day's proceedings run smoothly and that everyone has the freedom, safety and opportunity to cast their vote.

Jamaica Elections Live 2025: Mark Golding Confident of Victory, Emphasises People’s Struggles and Authentic Leadership

Opposition Leader Mark Golding was among the early voters to cast his vote in today’s historic general election. After casting his ballot, he expressed confidence that the People’s National Party (PNP) will deliver a strong result.

He said that he has been visiting constituencies and called it a ‘good experience’ saying that he felt the heartbeat of the people. “Sharing with them the struggles of their daily lives and honing our message around what we think are the necessary changes that need to be made to take Jamaica forward from where we are now,” he said.

Asked about his growing popularity in recent polls, Golding said he believes Jamaicans see him as “authentic, reliable, trustworthy, and honest.” He added that these qualities resonate strongly in today’s political climate.

He further highlighted his rapid political journey since entering representational politics in 2017, building unity within the party, and earning public trust.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: First Voter at PD 105 Daren Johnson Shows His Inked Finger, Encourages Everyone To Vote 

At polling division 105, Daren Johnson became the first voter to cast his ballot at 7:03 a.m. on Election Day. Johnson proudly displayed his inked finger and shared that he was joined by his nephew who was a first-time voter.

Declaring support for Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate Krystal Lee and Prime Minister Andrew Holness, Johnson praised their “#krystalclear policies” as the way forward. “Ever forward, never backward, we’re not gambling with our future, we choose Jamaica,” he said.

Johnson added that both he and his neighbour had already voted for Labour, urging others to head to the polls: “Now it’s your turn, get up, come out, and vote!”

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: First Voter at Cumberland High Backs JLP’s Robert Miller in St Catherine Southeastern

Election Day 2025 is officially underway in Jamaica, with the first ballot cast at Cumberland High School in the St Catherine Southeastern constituency. The early voter declared support for incumbent Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Member of Parliament Robert Miller and his vote has set the tone as polling stations opened across the island at 7:00 a.m.

He said that he is feeling good after casting the ballot and expects the outcome to be great.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: PNP President Mark Golding Casts Vote in St Andrew Northeastern 

People's National Party President and the main opposition leader, Mark Golding, arrives at the Rosemary Nethersole's premises in the St Andrew Northeastern constituency to cast his vote in today's general election. He is accompanied by his wife, Sandra Golding.

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As soon as Golding arrived outside the polling booth, several supporters gathered him. He and his wife were seen dressed in Orange, in a bid to showcase their support towards PNP.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: Supporters in St James West Central Call for Jobs, End to Police Abuse

In St James West Central, local media spoke with voters from both major parties as polls opened this morning. Supporters of the People’s National Party (PNP) candidate Dr. Andre Haughton expressed strong confidence in his ability to represent the constituency and highlighted his work with youth and community initiatives.

One supporter said the community is calling for an end to police harassment of young people, more jobs for the youth, and less corruption in government. “One heart, one love,” the voter declared and stressed that mothers across Jamaica deserve justice for their children.

The Voter said:

From the new Prime Minister, I expect jobs for the young men, less corruption, and real opportunities. I am also expecting my new MP, Dr. Andre Haughton, who I believe is capable of working for young people.

Dr. Haughton, who faces off against the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate, was praised for his role in calming conflicts and building youth programmes in the past. Supporters described him as “capable of being the new MP for West Central.”

Jamaica Elections 2025: Voting to Begin at Petersfield High in Central Westmoreland

Voting is about to start at the Petersfield High School in Central Westmoreland, where the JLP’s George Wright will be going up against the People’s National Party candidate, Dwayne Vaz.

Local media is on the ground and are reporting that the polling station have not opened as yet, but the race is heating up as PNP and JLP supporters have already lined up to cast their ballots.

The voters who have already lined up outside polling stations shared their views with one saying, “There is no reason for us to keep moving forward and backward without freedom. So, our Prime Minister, I must say, an arrogant Prime Minister cannot lead the country. That is not acceptable.”

“We need to focus on positive change now. If we want true progress, we must uplift ourselves and reach as far as we can,” said another.

A PNP supporter further noted, “You want to remove Andrew Holness and his Cabinet, where people like Maki Maki have been dealing with dirty money, getting rich, selling shares, then entering politics under the claim of helping the Jamaican people. But that is not true leadership. This is about every parish in Jamaica, western, central, eastern, every market district, every community.”

He added that this morning, he woke up at 5:30 am, and hit the road straight to Westmoreland, heading back through Orange.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: PNP and JLP Workers Face Off in St James Central 

Election worker from both the People’s National Party and the Jamaica Labour Party set up their respective bases just yards apart in Catherine Mount in St James Central. Today is Jamaica's general election with voting beginning at 7AM and closing 5PM.

The locals are expected to come out and line up at various polling booths within a few minutes now.

Jamaica Elections 2025 Live: What You Need to Know Before You Go

The polls have opened across Jamaica at 7 am and they will be closing at 5 pm sharp. Voters are urged to arrive early to avoid the midday rush.

Voters are also required to bring their Voter’s ID card. In case they have it, they can still vote if their name is on the official voters’ list, but they will need to be verified at the polling station, said the Electoral Office of Jamaica.