The Daily Prism

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – 5:53 PM CDT

The polls have officially closed across Jamaica’s 63 constituencies, and the counting of ballots is now underway. Here are the latest updates as of 5:53 PM:

• Polls Closed: All polling stations, which opened at 7:00 AM, have now closed to voters.
• Counting Underway: Electoral officials are in the process of tallying votes to determine the results of this closely watched election.
• Voter Turnout: While official numbers have not yet been released, anecdotal reports suggest a turnout similar to the last general election. The final turnout percentage will be announced later.
• Key Races to Watch: All eyes are on the marginal seats, which are expected to decide the outcome of the election. Both the JLP and PNP are confident of victory.
• What’s Next? We will continue to bring you results as they are released by the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ). Stay tuned for the first official counts and projections.

Final Results: Jamaica Labour Party Secures Victory in 2025 General Election

September 3, 2025

With all ballot boxes now fully counted across the country, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has won the 2025 General Election. The final results show the JLP securing a clear majority of the seats in the House of Representatives.

Final Seat Count

• Jamaica Labour Party (JLP): 34 seats
• People’s National Party (PNP): 29 seats
• Other/Independent: 0 seats

Key Constituency Outcomes

The final count confirmed the victories of several key candidates and constituencies. The race in St. Andrew West Central saw a significant final-hour swing, with JLP leader Andrew Michael Holness retaining his seat with 7,054 votes to the PNP’s 4,953. This victory is crucial for his continued leadership and for the JLP’s overall majority.

The PNP was able to secure key victories in several close races, including Kingston Central, St. James Southern, and Hanover Western. Despite these wins, the PNP was unable to overcome the JLP’s strong showing in constituencies like St. Andrew East Central and St. Thomas Eastern, where the JLP candidates successfully held off late challenges.

The election saw a number of constituencies with very high voter turnout, indicating strong public engagement, while others showed lower participation. The final results confirm the JLP’s mandate to form the next government.

Conclusion

With all votes officially tallied, the Jamaica Labour Party has won the 2025 General Election, confirming its victory with 36 seats. The results show a competitive election with significant swings in key constituencies, ultimately resulting in a clear majority for the JLP.