Everald Warmington appointed commissioner of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica
Toriann Ellis / Our Today
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Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Member of Parliament Everald Warmington has been appointed as a commissioner on the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ), the body responsible for overseeing the country’s electoral system.
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen appointed him on the advice of Prime Minister Andrew Holness, the commission said Wednesday. The appointment took effect on February 1.
Warmington previously pushed for electoral reforms, including the removal of salaries for political representatives on the ECJ.
Under current ECJ policy, commissioners who are also parliamentarians are paid the difference between their parliamentary salary and what the ECJ pays commissioners. Commissioners’ salaries are pegged to the earnings of Supreme Court judges.
The ECJ payment is in addition to their parliamentary salary.
The basic annual salary for a Member of Parliament is about $14.2 million, while a Supreme Court judge earns about $25.7 million.
The ECJ comprises nine members. The team includes four selected commissioners, four nominated commissioners—two representing the Prime Minister and two representing the Leader of the Opposition—and the Director of Elections.
Warmington replaces Senator Tom Tavares-Finson KC, who retired on January 31 after two decades representing the JLP on the commission.
He joins Holness’ other nominated commissioner, Dr Aundre Franklin.
The nominees of Opposition Leader Mark Golding are Dr Dayton Campbell, the PNP’s general secretary and Maureen Webber. She recently joined, replacing Wensworth Skeffery, who stepped down in 2025.
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