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Jamaica’s PM Andrew Holness to be sworn in for third term on Sept. 16

By Sheri-kae McLeod··1 min read
Jamaica’s PM Andrew Holness to be sworn in for third term on Sept. 16
Key Points(5)
  • Andrew Holness will be sworn in for another term as Jamaica’s Prime Minister on Tuesday, September 16, following his party’s victory in the September 3 general elections.
  • Holness led the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) to a historic third consecutive term, securing 35 seats in the House of Representatives, compared to the 28 won by the People’s National Party (PNP).
  • The swearing-in ceremony will be conducted by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen at 4:00 p.m.
  • This win marks a milestone for Holness, who becomes the first JLP leader to secure three back-to-back victories at the polls.
  • The only other Jamaican Prime Minister to achieve this was PJ Patterson of the PNP.

Andrew Holness will be sworn in for another term as Jamaica’s Prime Minister on Tuesday, September 16, following his party’s victory in the September 3 general elections.

Holness led the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) to a historic third consecutive term, securing 35 seats in the House of Representatives, compared to the 28 won by the People’s National Party (PNP). The swearing-in ceremony will be conducted by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen at 4:00 p.m. at King’s House.

This win marks a milestone for Holness, who becomes the first JLP leader to secure three back-to-back victories at the polls. The only other Jamaican Prime Minister to achieve this was PJ Patterson of the PNP.

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