Two of the Caribbean’s largest democracies are preparing for high stakes contests next month, as Guyana and Jamaica head to the polls in early September to decide their political futures.
On September 1, 2025, Guyana will hold general and regional elections to choose its president, vice president, and all 65 members of the National Assembly. Incumbent President Dr. Irfaan Ali of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is seeking a second and final term after a 33-seat victory in 2020.
The opposition, led by Aubrey Norton of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) within the APNU+AFC coalition, currently holds 31 seats. The elections come at a pivotal moment as Guyana navigates the opportunities and challenges of its oil-driven economic boom.
Jamaicans will head to the polls on Wednesday, September 3, with Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness leading the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) into the election against Mark Golding’s opposition People’s National Party (PNP). Voters will elect Members of Parliament in 63 constituencies to serve a five-year term.
In the last General Election, held in September 2020, the JLP secured 49 seats to form the Government.
