KINGSTON, Jamaica – Registered political parties and candidates who contested the General Election on September 3, 2020 are required to submit their Final Disclosure Reports as at March 2, 2021. Two registered political parties and 139 candidates, including independent candidates, are expected to present final disclosure reports. Under the…
19,000 names added to November 30 Voters’ List
Voter ID card renewal to resume December 7 KINGSTON, Jamaica; The November 30, 2020 Voters’ List was published as scheduled with a total of 1,932,083 electors. An additional 19,422 persons were added to the List and are now eligible to vote in future elections. Voter ID Cards for electors added…
Candidates to submit Election Expenditure Report by October 15
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Candidates who contested the September 3 General Election are reminded to submit their Return of Election Expenses by Thursday, October 15. The candidates or their official agents are required under the Representation of the People Act (ROPA) to submit the report within six weeks of the election.…
Election Day Workers to be paid October 2020
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Increased queries regarding payment for Election Day Workers (EDWs) have come to the attention of the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ). We wish to advise interested parties that we are making arrangements for EDWs and suppliers involved in the General Election held on Thursday, September 3, to…
Final count complete for all constituencies
KINGSTON, Jamaica; The final counting of ballots for the September 3 General Election is now complete for all 63 constituencies. Based on the final count, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) won 48 seats while the People’s National Party (PNP) secured 15. Under section 47 of the Representation of the People…
General Election 2020 – Preliminary Results
Click here to view the General Election 2020 – Preliminary Results KINGSTON, Jamaica; The Jamaica Labour Party has secured 49 seats while the People’s National Party won the remaining 14 seats, following the preliminary counting of ballots in all 63 constituencies for the September 3 General Election. The overall voter…
EOJ ready for Special Services voting
KINGSTON, Jamaica; The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) is reporting that the staff and polling station material are in place for Election Day Workers and members of the police and military forces to cast their vote on Monday, August 31 from 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Preparations have been made to accommodate…
Statement From the ECJ on Readiness for September 3 Election
KINGSTON, Jamaica; The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) having met today, Wednesday August 26, 2020 is declaring a level of 98% readiness for the holding of Special Service General Election on Monday August 31, 2020 and Civilian General Election on September 3, 2020. The ECJ is advising the public that…