Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Holness Wins Third Term, Promises Tax Cuts in Jamaica
Jamaicans voted in a general election, with Andrew Holness from the Jamaica Labour Party winning his third term as Prime Minister.
Holness promised tax cuts if re-elected.
His government had touted a low unemployment rate of 3.3%.
The People’s National Party also promised tax reforms and questioned the ruling party's management.
Low voter turnout was recorded, which was a concern.
Holness's party won the majority of seats.
Andrew Holness of the Jamaica Labour Party won a third term as Prime Minister.
The election was closely contested with the opposition PNP.
Holness promised tax cuts.
Holness campaigned on economic gains and low unemployment.
Low voter turnout was a concern, with under 40% participation.
- Who
- Andrew Holness (JLP) and Mark Golding (PNP)
- What
- General election
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Jamaica
- Why
- To elect a new government
People's National Party
Jamaica Labour Party
Economic Promises
People's National Party
Promised their own tax reforms and accused the ruling party of mismanagement.
Jamaica Labour Party
Holness promised to cut the income tax rate and to double the national minimum wage.
- Winner
- Andrew Holness (Jamaica Labour Party)
- Runner-up
- Mark Golding (People’s National Party)
- Seats Won (JLP)
- 34
- Seats Won (PNP)
- 29
- Voter Turnout
- 39.5%
