Andrew M. Holness elected to 3rd term as Prime Minister of Jamaica
Preliminary results showed that Holness’ Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) won at least 34 seats, while Mark Golding’s opposition People’s National Party (PNP) secured at least 29 seats.
This marks the first time in Jamaica’s electoral history that the JLP has won three straight terms, extending Holness’ leadership and reshaping the nation’s political landscape. Analysts say this victory not only reinforces Holness’ hold on power but also signals a new chapter in Jamaica’s democratic journey.
‘No weapons formed against me shall prosper’- Holness
Prime Minister Holness delivered a powerful victory speech, declaring “no weapon formed against me shall prosper” during his address to supporters at the JLP headquarters on Belmont Road in St Andrew.
His remarks were made against the background of a gruelling campaign during which he had to fend off allegations of corruption.
Election officials reported a voter turnout of 38%, slightly higher than the record-low seen in 2020 but still significantly below past national averages. Low engagement continues to be a concern for Jamaica’s electoral system, raising questions about voter confidence and political participation.
The victory solidifies Andrew M. Holness as one of the most consequential leaders in modern Jamaican politics, as he now charts the course for yet another historic term.
VI wants closer collaboration with Jamaica on crime fighting
The return to office of Mr Holness comes on the heels of Virgin Islands’ Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), stating that the Virgin Islands will be seeking closer collaboration with Jamaica in its fight against crime, especially organised crime.
The Premier disclosed this information during a press conference on Monday, July 21, 2025.
Mentioning his recent trip to Jamaica for a CARICOM meeting, Premier Wheatley said the trip to Jamaica was important for observing Jamaica’s capabilities in fighting crime.
The Premier indicated that the relationship with Jamaica exists but emphasised the need for closer collaboration, especially regarding Jamaica’s focus on organised crime.
“I believe we have some elements of that issue here, which need to be treated differently. Jamaica understands this very well, and we can benefit from their resources,” he stated.
Jamaican Honorary Consul in VI
It was earlier this year that the Government of Jamaica officially appointed Mr Paul B. Dennis, KC, as its Honourary Consul to the Virgin Islands (VI).
Mr Dennis, Senior Partner of the local law firm O’Neal Webster and a Jamaican national residing in the Territory for the past thirty-two years, paid a courtesy call on Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) in May 2025,, during which time he formally presented his credentials and discussed areas of potential cooperation between the two Caribbean neighbours.
This marked the first formal appointment of a Jamaican Honorary Consul in the Virgin Islands.
There is a large Jamaican population in the Virgin Islands, with recent data by the Department of Labour and Workforce Development showing that Jamaicans top the list of work permit holders in the territory.
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9 Responses to “Andrew M. Holness elected to 3rd term as Prime Minister of Jamaica”
A lot of foot work needs to be done for this next election. The people of this territory eyes are wide open the pressure is real. COI have the territory handy cap and so the territory is flat out on its back needing the care takers and physicians to help heal it.
People under stress. All groups will be full speed ahead coming year end and into 2026. They will wake up then and for many it may be to late.
People must vote concience, inteligent, their future and children children future. Not friend and family we must see territory not self.
Those who there now trying their best but better is yet to come.
Self introspection is vital right now if this government wants to stay in power and their feet must hit the ground running for the better.