There are mixed views from Jamaicans overseas about whether or not they will return to cast their ballot in the General Election.

On Sunday, Prime Minister and Jamaica Labour Party Leader, Dr. Andrew Holness announced that the election will be held on September 3, and that Nomination Day is set for August 18.

He also acknowledged and welcomed Jamaicans who have an interest in returning to the island to vote.

One woman living in the United States told IRIE FM News that she will return to vote as she believes in exercising her civic duty no matter where she resides in the world.

She stressed the importance of playing her part in creating a Jamaica that her children and others can enjoy.

Over in Taiwan, another woman said she wants to vote but is unable to make the trip to Jamaica due to financial and time constraints.

She is hoping that future considerations will allow voting for Jamaicans abroad without their return to the island.

Her sentiment was echoed by a Jamaican residing in China who lamented that her job will not be giving her the time off to travel.

Meanwhile, another person living in Canada said though she is eligible to cast her ballot in the upcoming election, she will not waste resources, as she no longer has faith in politicians.