The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) says it will receive nominations of candidates for the September general election and local government by-elections on Monday (August 18) at designated nomination centres across the 63 constituencies.

In a statement on Friday, the EOJ disclosed that the nomination of candidates for the general election will take place from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, while nominations for the by-elections will be accepted between 12 noon and 2:00 pm.

Nomination procedures

As a procedural formality, the EOJ advised that on nomination day, any person wishing to register as a candidate for the parliamentary election is required to:

• Complete the nomination form signed by any ten or more electors registered to vote in the constituency;
• Return the form to the returning officer during the designated four-hour window at the place specified in the election notice as the designated venue on the day appointed as nomination day; and
• Pay the nomination fee of J$15,000 to the returning officer.
  

Nomination procedures for the local government by-elections

On nomination day, any person wishing to register as a candidate is required to:

1. Complete the nomination form signed by any six or more electors qualified to vote in the electoral division for which the election is to be held.
2. Return the form to the returning officer between 12 noon and 2:00 pm at the place specified in the Election Notice as the designated venue on the day appointed as nomination day; and
3. Pay the nomination fee of J$3,000 to the returning officer.
   

The EOJ further indicated that nomination fees must be paid in banknotes as its returning officers will not accept debit/credit cards or cheque payments.

Following nomination day, the EOJ will advance preparations for the conduct of the elections.