Jamaica all set for general election tomorrow, says EOJ

The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) has confirmed that all preparations are complete for the upcoming general election and local government by-elections scheduled for Wednesday, September 3.

A total of 7,294 polling stations across 2,153 locations will open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with preliminary ballot counts taking place immediately afterward inside the polling stations.

Director of Elections Glasspole Brown said the EOJ has finalised key arrangements, including printing ballots and voters’ lists, and distributing ballot boxes and other essential election supplies. “Returning officers commenced meetings with their teams on Sunday, with the final briefings scheduled for today,” Brown added.

A total of 190 candidates are contesting the elections—184 for the general election and six in the by-elections. Four political parties are participating: the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), People’s National Party (PNP), Jamaica Progressive Party (JPP), and the United Independents’ Congress (UIC).