KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican residents eligible to vote within the upcoming normal election have till Monday, March 31 to register for inclusion on the subsequent Nationwide Voters’ Record. With the election slated for September, well timed registration is essential for making certain each eligible voter can forged their poll.
The Electoral Workplace of Jamaica (EOJ) is asking on all unregistered people aged 18 and older—whether or not Jamaican residents or Commonwealth nationals who’ve resided in Jamaica for no less than 12 consecutive months—to finish the registration course of earlier than the deadline. The EOJ emphasised that solely registered voters shall be permitted to take part in Election Day.
In-Particular person Registration Course of
Functions should be submitted in particular person at any EOJ constituency workplace throughout the island. To streamline the photo-taking portion of the registration, candidates are suggested to put on both vibrant or dark-coloured clothes. Following the in-person utility, an EOJ staff will conduct a house go to to confirm the applicant’s deal with earlier than processing the registration.
Registration is supplied freed from cost. The EOJ additionally reminded these already included on the Voters’ Record to not reapply; as a substitute, they need to request a renewal if their voter ID card has expired. Actually, some voter ID playing cards have been mechanically renewed and are at the moment awaiting assortment at EOJ places of work.
Upcoming Voters’ Record Replace
The Nationwide Voters’ Record is up to date twice a yr—on Could 31 and November 30. These added to the Could 2025 listing shall be eligible to gather their voter ID playing cards in June, making certain they’re able to vote within the upcoming election.
With the final election on the horizon, the EOJ’s reminder underscores the significance of each eligible voter taking motion now to safe their voice in shaping the nation’s future.
