Governor-Common Sir Patrick Allen will dissolve Jamaica’s Parliament on Friday, August 15, by proclamation issued on the recommendation of Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness, marking the formal finish of the present parliamentary time period.
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The transfer follows Holness’ announcement on August 10 that the subsequent common election might be held on Wednesday, September 3, with Nomination Day scheduled for Monday, August 18. The dissolution aligns with the constitutional requirement {that a} common election should happen inside 5 years of the primary sitting of Parliament after the earlier election.
As soon as dissolved, all seats in each the Home of Representatives and the Senate will change into vacant. Consequently, all pending payments, motions, and unfinished enterprise earlier than both chamber or their committees will lapse.
Throughout the interim interval, the prime minister, opposition chief, Cupboard ministers, Speaker of the Home, and President of the Senate will proceed of their official roles till a brand new authorities is appointed by the Governor-Common following the election.
The dissolution formally indicators the beginning of the electoral course of, permitting candidates to submit nominations and events to marketing campaign forward of the September vote, which can decide the subsequent composition of Jamaica’s Parliament.
