Prime Minister Andrew Holness told jubilant supporters at Belmont Road in St Andrew late Wednesday night that the Jamaica Labour Party’s triumph in the 2025 General Election was a win for the nation.

“I want to thank the political team—I think we have the best political team in the Caribbean,” Holness said. “But more than that, I want to thank you, the supporters. You wouldn’t know how much you mean to me.”

Holness paid tribute to those who packed buses to attend rallies, joined lengthy motorcades, and stood firm in the face of criticism from the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP). “For all of you who stood up and chose Jamaica, I say thanks,” he said. “You make us stronger, and we stand here on your shoulders. God bless you, and I love you.”

The prime minister was emphatic that the JLP’s victory was not one of convenience, but the result of determination and discipline. “Today, Jamaica won. Jamaica won this election. Yes, the majority of voters decided to choose Jamaica.

“Make no mistake about it—this was not a victory by default, this was not an easy victory. This was a fight. But we did not descend to the gutter to win. We did not trick the people. We did not seek to tear down anyone to lift ourselves up. We ran a clean, disciplined, focused, well-organised campaign—and we proved that we can run a decent campaign and win,” he declared.

Holness framed the result as not just a political win but a mandate for national progress.

Based on the preliminary count of ballots, the JLP won 34 seats to the PNP’s 29.

Not long after the results were declared, PNP President Mark Golding conceded defeat and congratulated the JLP on its victory.

The PNP did not fare badly, as it picked up 15 constituencies, which catapulted its parliamentary seat count from 14 to 29.

The victory means a third consecutive term in government for the JLP and Holness’ third straight election as prime minister of Jamaica.

He said his government will continue the mandate of prosperity for all Jamaicans.