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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament for the 2026/27 Financial Year at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 12).

G-G Affirms That Jamaica’s Education System Has Regained Its Stride

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the out-turns for the 2024/25 academic year confirmed that Jamaica’s education system has regained its stride. “PEP (Primary Exit Profile) and CXC (Caribbean Examinations Council) results surpassed previous cohorts and...

Members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Election Observation Mission (CEOM), who monitored Jamaica’s 2025 General Election across 36 constituencies in 12 parishes, formally disclosed their assessments during a media briefing held on Thursday (September 4) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

CARICOM Observer Mission Applauds Jamaica’s Peaceful and Well-Organised General Election

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the audience at the Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) headquarters on Belmont Road in Kingston, following Wednesday’s (September 3) General Election.

Jamaica Labour Party Wins Historic Third Consecutive General Election

Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, and his wife, Sandra Golding, arrive at the polling station on Dillsbury Avenue in Jack’s Hill, St. Andrew North Eastern, to cast their votes in the 2025 General Election on Wednesday (September 3).

PHOTOS: Opposition Leader Casts His Vote in the General Election

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and his wife, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right), arrive at the polling station at Mona High School in St. Andrew Eastern to cast their votes in the 2025 General Election on Wednesday (September 3).

PHOTOS: Prime Minister and House Speaker Participate in General Election

6 months ago General Election

Voting Underway in 2025 General Election

Voting is in progress at more than 7000 polling stations across the country’s 63 constituencies as Jamaicans cast their ballot to choose the next government. Polling stations opened at 7:00 am and will close at 5:00 pm. Speaking with JIS News, Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, noted that all eligible voters in line at 5:00 p.m. will be allowed to...

Corporate Communications and Public Relations Manager, Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Dontae Matthews.

7 months ago ElectionsGeneral ElectionTransport

Island Traffic Authority Warns Against Hazardous Road Practices Ahead of General Election

The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is warning against the dangerous practice of political party supporters protruding bodies or body parts from motor vehicles while using public roadways. Corporate Communications and Public Relations Manager at the ITA, Dontae Matthews, told JIS News that the Authority is urging safe road practices during the period leading up to the general election on September...

7 months ago ElectionsGeneral ElectionParliament

Ministers Continue to Function During Dissolution of Parliament

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...

7 months ago Election 2025ElectionsGeneral Election

EOJ Urges Proper Conduct on Election Day

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...

Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, provides an update on the number of polling stations to be utilised on Election Day (September 3), during a recent interview with JIS News.

7 months ago ElectionsGeneral Election

Thousands of Polling Stations to Open on Election Day

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...

Director of Elections at the Electoral Commission of Jamaica, Glasspole Brown.

7 months ago ElectionsGeneral Election

Voters Allowed Time Off to Vote on Election Day

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...

Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

7 months ago ElectionsGeneral Election

Electors Without Voter ID Cards Still Eligible to Vote on Election Day

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...