The Daily Prism

KINGSTON, JAMAICA—As the constitutional deadline for a new government approaches, anticipation is growing across the country regarding the date of the next general election. While the election is scheduled for sometime in 2025, no official date has been announced, leaving the nation’s citizens waiting for a call from the Prime Minister.

Under Jamaican law, the Prime Minister holds the authority to announce the election date, typically with about a month’s notice. The constitution mandates that a general election must be held within five years of the first sitting of Parliament. The last election took place on September 3, 2020, which means the country must head to the polls before the end of the year.

While there was a hint that an announcement would be made on Sunday, August 3, 2025, this did not occur, adding to the speculation and uncertainty. Political analysts and media outlets are closely monitoring the Prime Minister’s statements for any indication of when the country will head to the polls.

For now, the country remains in a state of political suspense, with the date of the next election hanging in the balance. The Daily Prism will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as they become available.