Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness elected to a third term as main Opposition candidate concedes

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness elected to a third term as main Opposition candidate concedes

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness secured a third term early Thursday (September 4, 2025) following a tight race on an island shaken by corruption, inequity and economic concerns. Preliminary results showed that Mr. Holness’ Jamaica Labour Party won at least 34 seats, while Mark Golding’s Opposition People’s National Party secured at least 29 seats. Mr. … Read more

Jamaica holds general election as island shaken by corruption, inequity, economic concerns

Jamaica holds general election as island shaken by corruption, inequity, economic concerns

Jamaica was holding a general election on Wednesday (September 3, 2025) that many believe could be a defining moment for an island shaken by corruption, inequity and economic concerns. Prime Minister Andrew Holness of the Jamaica Labour Party is seeking a third term and running against Mark Golding, an attorney and longtime leader of the … Read more