During the dissolution of Parliament, Ministers of Government continue their functions, while seats of all Members of Parliament (MPs) become vacant, until the newly elected ones are sworn into office, says Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, dissolved the Parliament of Jamaica on Friday, August 15, by proclamation issued on the...

As the September 3 General Election approaches, the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) is urging all registered voters to familiarise themselves with the voting process to ensure a smooth and efficient experience at the more than 7,000 polling stations islandwide. Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, told JIS News that ,“upon arrival at the designated polling station, an assigned presiding officer...

The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) is urging electors to maintain proper conduct at polling stations on election day. The plea comes as Jamaicans prepare to go to the polls to cast their ballots in the upcoming general election on September 3. Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, told JIS News that polling stations are not spaces for disruption, emphasising the...

In preparation for the upcoming September 3 election, the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) has confirmed that more than 7,000 polling stations will be operational across the country’s 63 constituencies. “We intend to use in excess of a little over 7,250 polling stations to facilitate more than 50,000 personnel, including presiding officers, clerks, supervisors, and one-day police officers, who have...

As Jamaicans prepare to exercise their democratic right on September 3, employers are reminded of their legal obligation to allow workers time off to vote. The Representation of the People Act (ROPA) provides that employees are entitled to up to three hours off to attend polling stations on Election Day. During an interview with JIS News, Director of Elections at...

Electors who do not have a Voter ID card will still be permitted to cast their ballot on Election Day, September 3, as long as their names appear on the Voters’ List. This was disclosed by Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, during a recent interview with JIS News. “As long as you are on the voters’ list, you will be...

With Jamaica’s General Election scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, electors are being encouraged to confirm their voter registration status and polling information ahead of the big day. Director of Elections, Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ), Glasspole Brown, told JIS News that electors have several channels that can be utilised to verify if they are on the official voters’ List. “First,...