Kingston, August 15, 2025 — The Parliament of Jamaica has been formally dissolved following a proclamation by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen, acting on the advice of Prime Minister Andrew Holness. The move, which took effect on Friday, August 15, clears the way for the nation’s next general election, scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Nomination Day has been set for Monday, August 18.
The dissolution marks the constitutional conclusion of the current parliamentary term. Under Jamaica’s Constitution, a general election must be held within five years of Parliament’s first sitting after the previous election. With the proclamation, all seats in both the House of Representatives and the Senate are vacated, and all pending bills, motions, and committee business automatically lapse.
Although Parliament stands dissolved, Jamaica’s political leadership remains intact during this interim period. The Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate, and the Leader of the Opposition will continue to serve in their respective roles until a new government is sworn in by the Governor General after the election.
The upcoming vote is expected to be a pivotal moment in Jamaica’s political calendar. Beyond the competition for seats, the election will shape the trajectory of policymaking on critical issues such as economic reform, crime and security, climate resilience, and regional diplomacy. With just under three weeks until Election Day, parties now face an intense campaign period in which both continuity and change will be weighed heavily by the electorate.
Story: Kakale Adams
