EOJ says election results remain unchanged for seven constituencies follow official count

The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) says up to 3:00 P.M. today, the official counting of ballots cast in Wednesday’s general election was completed in seven constituencies.

These are St. James North Western, St. James West Central, St. Elizabeth North Western, Manchester North Western, Manchester North Eastern, St. Andrew North Eastern and St. Andrew Western.

The EOJ said the results remain the same as the preliminary count.

The JLP has highlighted at least four political seats, which it will be focusing on, during the official counting of ballots.

They are Central Kingston, South East St. Mary, Portland Eastern and St. James Southern.

The EOJ said the counting of ballots continues into late this evening and over the weekend with the returning officers, in the presence of the candidates and/or their representatives.

Approximately 57 percent of the ballot boxes have already been counted.

Director of Elections Glasspole Brown said there has been no issue during the process so far.

The EOJ is appealing to the public for patience as the process, which is guided by the representation of the people act, continues.

It said further updates will be provided tomorrow.

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CARICOM election observation mission commends Jamaica for its preparation and execution of Wednesday’s election

The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) says up to 3:00 P.M. today, the official counting of ballots cast in Wednesday’s general election was completed in seven constituencies.

These are St. James North Western, St. James West Central, St. Elizabeth North Western, Manchester North Western, Manchester North Eastern, St. Andrew North Eastern and St. Andrew Western.

The EOJ said the results remain the same as the preliminary count.

The JLP has highlighted at least four political seats, which it will be focusing on, during the official counting of ballots.

They are Central Kingston, South East St. Mary, Portland Eastern and St. James Southern.

The EOJ said the counting of ballots continues into late this evening and over the weekend with the returning officers, in the presence of the candidates and/or their representatives.

Approximately 57 percent of the ballot boxes have already been counted.

Director of Elections Glasspole Brown said there has been no issue during the process so far.

The EOJ is appealing to the public for patience as the process, which is guided by the representation of the people act, continues.

It said further updates will be provided tomorrow.

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The United States and Barbados congratulate PM elect Dr. Holness on the JLP’s victory

The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) says up to 3:00 P.M. today, the official counting of ballots cast in Wednesday’s general election was completed in seven constituencies.

These are St. James North Western, St. James West Central, St. Elizabeth North Western, Manchester North Western, Manchester North Eastern, St. Andrew North Eastern and St. Andrew Western.

The EOJ said the results remain the same as the preliminary count.

The JLP has highlighted at least four political seats, which it will be focusing on, during the official counting of ballots.

They are Central Kingston, South East St. Mary, Portland Eastern and St. James Southern.

The EOJ said the counting of ballots continues into late this evening and over the weekend with the returning officers, in the presence of the candidates and/or their representatives.

Approximately 57 percent of the ballot boxes have already been counted.

Director of Elections Glasspole Brown said there has been no issue during the process so far.

The EOJ is appealing to the public for patience as the process, which is guided by the representation of the people act, continues.

It said further updates will be provided tomorrow.

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Young people face deep uncertainty over jobs and housing: UNICEF Jamaica Poll

The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) says up to 3:00 P.M. today, the official counting of ballots cast in Wednesday’s general election was completed in seven constituencies.

These are St. James North Western, St. James West Central, St. Elizabeth North Western, Manchester North Western, Manchester North Eastern, St. Andrew North Eastern and St. Andrew Western.

The EOJ said the results remain the same as the preliminary count.

The JLP has highlighted at least four political seats, which it will be focusing on, during the official counting of ballots.

They are Central Kingston, South East St. Mary, Portland Eastern and St. James Southern.

The EOJ said the counting of ballots continues into late this evening and over the weekend with the returning officers, in the presence of the candidates and/or their representatives.

Approximately 57 percent of the ballot boxes have already been counted.

Director of Elections Glasspole Brown said there has been no issue during the process so far.

The EOJ is appealing to the public for patience as the process, which is guided by the representation of the people act, continues.

It said further updates will be provided tomorrow.

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More persons to join labour market under projected wage increase should JLP win September 3 polls – Dr. Holness

The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) says up to 3:00 P.M. today, the official counting of ballots cast in Wednesday’s general election was completed in seven constituencies.

These are St. James North Western, St. James West Central, St. Elizabeth North Western, Manchester North Western, Manchester North Eastern, St. Andrew North Eastern and St. Andrew Western.

The EOJ said the results remain the same as the preliminary count.

The JLP has highlighted at least four political seats, which it will be focusing on, during the official counting of ballots.

They are Central Kingston, South East St. Mary, Portland Eastern and St. James Southern.

The EOJ said the counting of ballots continues into late this evening and over the weekend with the returning officers, in the presence of the candidates and/or their representatives.

Approximately 57 percent of the ballot boxes have already been counted.

Director of Elections Glasspole Brown said there has been no issue during the process so far.

The EOJ is appealing to the public for patience as the process, which is guided by the representation of the people act, continues.

It said further updates will be provided tomorrow.

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PNP says JLP’s plan to increase minimum wage from $16k-$32k over few years mirrors its proposed increase of income tax threshold to $3.5M

The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) says up to 3:00 P.M. today, the official counting of ballots cast in Wednesday’s general election was completed in seven constituencies.

These are St. James North Western, St. James West Central, St. Elizabeth North Western, Manchester North Western, Manchester North Eastern, St. Andrew North Eastern and St. Andrew Western.

The EOJ said the results remain the same as the preliminary count.

The JLP has highlighted at least four political seats, which it will be focusing on, during the official counting of ballots.

They are Central Kingston, South East St. Mary, Portland Eastern and St. James Southern.

The EOJ said the counting of ballots continues into late this evening and over the weekend with the returning officers, in the presence of the candidates and/or their representatives.

Approximately 57 percent of the ballot boxes have already been counted.

Director of Elections Glasspole Brown said there has been no issue during the process so far.

The EOJ is appealing to the public for patience as the process, which is guided by the representation of the people act, continues.

It said further updates will be provided tomorrow.

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JLP leader Dr. Andrew Holness says his party does not undermine press freedom

The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) says up to 3:00 P.M. today, the official counting of ballots cast in Wednesday’s general election was completed in seven constituencies.

These are St. James North Western, St. James West Central, St. Elizabeth North Western, Manchester North Western, Manchester North Eastern, St. Andrew North Eastern and St. Andrew Western.

The EOJ said the results remain the same as the preliminary count.

The JLP has highlighted at least four political seats, which it will be focusing on, during the official counting of ballots.

They are Central Kingston, South East St. Mary, Portland Eastern and St. James Southern.

The EOJ said the counting of ballots continues into late this evening and over the weekend with the returning officers, in the presence of the candidates and/or their representatives.

Approximately 57 percent of the ballot boxes have already been counted.

Director of Elections Glasspole Brown said there has been no issue during the process so far.

The EOJ is appealing to the public for patience as the process, which is guided by the representation of the people act, continues.

It said further updates will be provided tomorrow.

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ITA urges political party supporters not to protrude bodies from vehicles during rallies

The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) says up to 3:00 P.M. today, the official counting of ballots cast in Wednesday’s general election was completed in seven constituencies.

These are St. James North Western, St. James West Central, St. Elizabeth North Western, Manchester North Western, Manchester North Eastern, St. Andrew North Eastern and St. Andrew Western.

The EOJ said the results remain the same as the preliminary count.

The JLP has highlighted at least four political seats, which it will be focusing on, during the official counting of ballots.

They are Central Kingston, South East St. Mary, Portland Eastern and St. James Southern.

The EOJ said the counting of ballots continues into late this evening and over the weekend with the returning officers, in the presence of the candidates and/or their representatives.

Approximately 57 percent of the ballot boxes have already been counted.

Director of Elections Glasspole Brown said there has been no issue during the process so far.

The EOJ is appealing to the public for patience as the process, which is guided by the representation of the people act, continues.

It said further updates will be provided tomorrow.

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Spokesperson on National Security Peter Bunting calls on EOJ to clarify reports that polling station for some police officers has been changed

The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) says up to 3:00 P.M. today, the official counting of ballots cast in Wednesday’s general election was completed in seven constituencies.

These are St. James North Western, St. James West Central, St. Elizabeth North Western, Manchester North Western, Manchester North Eastern, St. Andrew North Eastern and St. Andrew Western.

The EOJ said the results remain the same as the preliminary count.

The JLP has highlighted at least four political seats, which it will be focusing on, during the official counting of ballots.

They are Central Kingston, South East St. Mary, Portland Eastern and St. James Southern.

The EOJ said the counting of ballots continues into late this evening and over the weekend with the returning officers, in the presence of the candidates and/or their representatives.

Approximately 57 percent of the ballot boxes have already been counted.

Director of Elections Glasspole Brown said there has been no issue during the process so far.

The EOJ is appealing to the public for patience as the process, which is guided by the representation of the people act, continues.

It said further updates will be provided tomorrow.

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Opposition Leader Mark Golding underscores need for an expansion of mental health support for Jamaicans following death of 2 children in Moneague

The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) says up to 3:00 P.M. today, the official counting of ballots cast in Wednesday’s general election was completed in seven constituencies.

These are St. James North Western, St. James West Central, St. Elizabeth North Western, Manchester North Western, Manchester North Eastern, St. Andrew North Eastern and St. Andrew Western.

The EOJ said the results remain the same as the preliminary count.

The JLP has highlighted at least four political seats, which it will be focusing on, during the official counting of ballots.

They are Central Kingston, South East St. Mary, Portland Eastern and St. James Southern.

The EOJ said the counting of ballots continues into late this evening and over the weekend with the returning officers, in the presence of the candidates and/or their representatives.

Approximately 57 percent of the ballot boxes have already been counted.

Director of Elections Glasspole Brown said there has been no issue during the process so far.

The EOJ is appealing to the public for patience as the process, which is guided by the representation of the people act, continues.

It said further updates will be provided tomorrow.

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