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Press Release- FINAL COUNT COMPLETE FOR ALL ELECTORAL DIVISIONS
JLP won in 7 parishes, PNP in 5. Kingston and St. Andrew tied with 20 seats each.
PNP won most divisions and the Mayor of the Municipal of Portmore.
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UPDATE 9:14pm ALL PARISHES 6512 of 6726 Boxes Completed (96.8%)
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Press Release- The final counting of ballots has been completed for 87 electoral divisions in the February 26 Local Government Election.
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The final count is no complete for all 63 constituencies...
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UPDATE 8:34pm- ALL PARISHES 6028 of 6726 Boxes Completed (89.6%)
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Press Release- Final Count Complete for 223 Electoral Divisions
For detailed results please use the link below
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The preliminary counting of ballots is complete, indicating a preliminary
voter turnout of 29.6 percent.
Returning Officers in each constituency will commence the final counting of ballots on Tuesday, February 27 at designated counting centres.
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We are recruiting Election Day Workers. Interested persons can apply at their EOJ constituency office.
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Press Release- Employees legally entitled to time-off on Election Day
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UPDATE PAPINE- 44 of 44 Boxes Counted (100%)
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The Honourable Earl Jarrett O.J., C.D. J.P, Hon. LL.D has been selected as Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ), effective March 1, 2020. He was appointed selected commissioner from 2013.
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UPDATE 7:09pm- ALL ISLAND- 2559 BOXES OF 6726 COMPLETED (38.0%)
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Thank You, Jamaica! Together we delivered another free and fair election!
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Press release - EOJ to distribute new voter ID cards.
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Press Release- Final Count Complete for 178 Electoral Divisions.
The link below can be used to access detailed results which represents Electoral Divisions for which counting is completed.
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UPDATE 7:52pm- PAPINE DIVISION 38 of 44 Boxes Counted (86.36%)
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UPDATE 8:56 pm- PORTMORE MUNICIPALITY 131 Boxes of 319 Boxes Completed (41.1%)
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All persons entering polling locations on Election Day will wear a mask, be sanitized and have their temperature checked.
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The deadline to register for the May 31, 2024 Voters’ List is March 31. Jamaican citizens who are 18 years and older are eligible to register.
Register today!
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UPDATE- ALL ISLAND- 614 BOXES OF 6726 COMPLETED (9.1%)
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We are aware of a TikTok video being circulated about voting taking place on Monday and Tuesday for different party supporters. This information is false. February 26 is Election Day for all registered voters.
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Final Count for Portland Eastern by-election completed today. Damion Crawford: 9,670; Ann Marie Vaz: 9,989.
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Here are some tips to help you easily and smoothly cast your vote on Election Day!
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Please disregard any invalid information regarding a cost for renewing your voter ID card. Our services are currently free to the public.
#renewtoday
#newvoteridcard
#voteready
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We are at the end of the year 2020. We are reminding the public that voter id cards remain valid until December 31, 2021.
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Press release - Voter ID cards expire December 31
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PUBLIC ADVISORY! We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Preliminary counting of ballots complete for the April 27 by-elections in May Pen North & Yallahs divisions.
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So far the JLP is leading with 48 seats to the PNP's 15 with 20% of boxes left to be counted.
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Press Release- 22.93 Percent Voter Turnout at 3pm for Local Government Election
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The polls are now closed. Over 800 boxes counted so far!
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By law you are allowed three hours to cast your ballot on election day, additional to your lunch time.
#stayinformed
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Once you are registered to vote, that is, your name is on the Voters’ List, you can vote on Election Day.
Don’t have your new Voter ID card? Go to your polling station on Election Day & our trained Election Day Workers will guide you through the process of voting without an ID.
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You can vote anytime between 7:00a.m. and 5:00p.m. on Election Day!
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The wait is over... the distribution of new voter ID cards will begin October 11, 2021.
#newcard
#voteready
#renewtoday
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UPDATE- 7:15pm- KGN & ST. ANDREW 760 of 1436 Boxes Completed (52.9%)
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UPDATE- KGN & St. ANDREW 170 of 1436 BOXES COMPLETED (11.8%)
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We are aware of the difficulties being experience on our website. Please note we have activated a call centre to assist. Call us at 888 991 8683.
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Still haven’t registered? No problem! Visit an EOJ constituency office near you between now and Saturday September 30!
#jamaicavotes
#voterid
#jamaicadecides
#youthvoteja
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ECJ's response to Gleaner article published in Sunday Gleaner - March 27.
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Current voter ID cards are valid until Dec 2020 so bring your voter ID card on Election Day. You will be allowed to vote if you don't have your ID card but the process will be a little bit longer.
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Earlier this year we met with Krystal Tomlinson, President of the PNPYO, to discuss online voting. Tomlinson (2nd left) is pictured with Selected Commissioners Prof Alvin Wint; Hon. Dorothy Pine-McLarty, Chairman; Hon. Justice Karl Harrison and Earl Jarrett.
#ECJEngages
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Final Count Update: 48 of 63 constituencies completed yesterday.
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Remember you can vote with your current Voter ID or without the ID card!
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We are recruiting Election Day Workers from across the island to work in future elections! Apply by October 31, 2016.
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Remember, you can use your current Voter ID card on Election Day. If you don't have your card, you can still vote.
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Press Release- 11 Percent Voter Turnout at 11am in February 26 Local Government Election
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UPDATE- PORTMORE MUNICIPALITY- 3 of 319 Boxes Completed (0.9%)
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As an elector, what are your concerns about the possibility of Jamaica holding both local and parliamentary elections at once?
#speakup
#stepup
#getinvolvedja
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Your expired voter id card will be replaced by a newly designed card. You must renew your information to receive the new card.
#IDrenewal
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EOJ offices will be open on Saturday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for voter registration. We've extended the hours to assist those unable to visit during regular opening hours.
Remember, this Saturday is the deadline to register for the May 31 Voters' List.
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Results as at 11am: 8.08% voter turnout representing 3339 votes so far.
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Preliminary Results Homestead by-election:
JLP - 1409
PNP -136
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Our offices will remain closed until further notice. We can be reached via phone Tel: 9220425 -9, Toll free at 888 991 Vote (8683) or via email: eojinfo
@eoj
.com.jm.
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We wish to state categorically that no EOJ staff member is in police custody and we caution the public to desist from spreading this false information on Social Media or otherwise.
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Will we see you tomorrow, Sept 3, to cast your vote in Jamaica's General Election?
Yes, bright and early!
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No, not in this pandemic
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#howtomarkyourballot
When marking your ballot ensure you put an ‘X’ beside the SYMBOL of the candidate of your choice.
#LGE2024
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The Electoral Office of Jamaica is aware of the information being circulated on Social Media that a member of the EOJ staff has been arrested in connection with the recent by-election in Portland Eastern. Please be advised that this information is false.
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Starting November 6, our offices will open on Saturdays to facilitate renewals and distribution of new ID cards.
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@dpos_smith
Please note that all 126 boxes for south east St. Ann are accounted for by the EOJ.
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Our Director of Elections is appealing to all electors to
#votesafe
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Carry your voter id card- (you will still be able to vote if you come without it)
Wear a mask
Let's have a safe, peaceful and healthy election.
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The Voters List will be published July 31st of this year rather than the scheduled May 31. Electors added to this list can expect to collect their Voter ID card by mid-August.
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We are aware of concerns abt poll books in Clarendon NW. The Returning Officer sought to fulfil his duties & guided by the ROPA was ensuring that docs were properly checked and signed in prep for magisterial recount. All documents are secure and intact
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Returns by candidates are available to be examined at the Electoral Commission of Jamaica from November 24-25, 2020 between10am - 2pm daily.
Contact us at 876-906-9336 or registry.ecj
@eoj
.com.jm to make an appointment.
Visit to report.
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Polling stations are now open...the polls open at 7am.
Remember to wear your mask!
#votesafe
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#ElectionDay
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Do you think Jamaicans are open to E-voting? As a registered voter would this be a method you would consider?
#Estonia
#votingonline
#WhatDoYouThink
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Ambassador, the Hon. Anthony Johnson, OJ served as a Nominated member of the Electoral Advisory Committee from 1990 -1996.
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ECJ for the first time collected demographic stats on voter turnout in an election. For 2016 General Election here's the age group breakdown
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Prelim results from Greater Portmore North by-election: PNP 2,105 & JLP 993
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Apply by March 31, 2016 to have your name added to the next Voters' List!
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The voters' list is published twice per year. Register by March 31 to get on the first published list for 2016.
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If you plan to sign up to work on Election Day, see the requirements below. You must visit your constituency office to complete an application form to be considered.
#nationalinvolvement
Apply before June 19, 2020
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The deadline to register for the next voters list is Thurs March 29. Persons intending to register for the May 31, 2018 list must apply at an EOJ constituency office before the cut-off date. Persons who meet the deadline should expect to receive their ID cards by mid-June.
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Please be reminded to that current voters' ID cards are now valid until December 2019!
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Please be advised that current Voters' ID cards are valid until December 2019.
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The Voter ID Renewal Exercise will begin on November 4, 2019. Be sure to visit our constituency offices or ID Renewal centres come November!
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UPDATE!
As at 1 pm on Election Day, over 500,000 persons have voted across the island, accounting for 31.54% of...
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Preliminary counting of votes complete. Damion Crawford: 9,611 Ann Marie Vaz: 9,917.
#PortlandEastern
by-election.
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All set for Clarendon South Eastern By-Election on March 2. See fact sheet.
#bringyourvoterid
#byelection
#markyourballotwithanx
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Only a few hours left to vote. Your vote counts, it's up to you to ensure that your vote is counted.
#LocalGovt16
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Police, Military & Election Day Workers, your Voting Day is AUGUST 31!
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Please desist from circulating the previous post made as the ECJ has not yet made any announcement regarding the Voter Identification Renewal Process.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
We apologise for the incorrect information posted. The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) will soon inform the public on the Voter ID renewal process.
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Renew your expired voter ID to receive the new card. We do not currently have an express service - the sooner you renew, the sooner you will receive it.
#renewtoday
#nownotlater
#voteready
#newvoterIDcard
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#HowToVoteOnElectionDay
Step 5 - Return the ballot and pencil...sanitize and dip your finger into the ink.
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68% of the boxes have already been counted. Take a look at the results so far.
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Reminder: Our cards are valid until Dec 2020.
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