Jamaican PM Andrew Holness wins rare third term in office
Summary
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness secured a third consecutive term in office after his party won the recent election. The Labour Party gained 34 seats compared to the opposition's 29 seats. Holness' campaign focused on economic growth and reducing crime rates.Key Facts
- Andrew Holness has been Jamaica's Prime Minister since 2016.
- His Labour Party won 34 seats in the election.
- The opposition People's National Party (PNP) won 29 seats.
- Holness promised to lower the income tax rate from 25% to 15%.
- Jamaica's murder rate fell to its lowest in 25 years during Holness' administration.
- The low unemployment rate of 3.3% was highlighted as a government achievement.
- PNP questioned Holness' financial declarations and criticized his administration's spending.
- Voter turnout was low at 39.5%, but the election was peaceful and organized.
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