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Boundary Delimitation

Jamaica Jamaica

BD001

Delimitation of constituencies
Question:Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: Section 67 (1) Subject to the provisions of section 66 of this Constitution, Jamaica shall, for the purpose of election of members to the House of Representatives, be divided into such number of constituencies, being not less than forty-five nor more than sixty-five, as may from time to time be provided by Order made by the Governor-General under this section.
Source: Jamaica Constitution Order in Council, 1962. Section 67.
Verified: 2025/09/18
BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question:On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s): a. "Equality" of population
b. Respecting natural barriers
d. Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments:
Source: Jamaica (Constitution) Order in Council 1962; Section 67; Second Schedule; Articles 1-5
Verified: 2025/09/18
BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question:The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s): a. Legislature (1st chamber)
Comments: (2) As soon as practicable after the House of Representatives first meets after the appointed day or following any general election there shall be established a Standing Committee of the House consisting of- (a) the Speaker, as Chairman; (b) three members of the House appointed by the Prime Minister; and (c) three members of the House appointed by the Leader of the Opposition. (3) It shall be the function of the Standing Committee to keep under continuous review- (a) the number of constituencies into which Jamaica is to be divided; and (b) the boundaries of such constituencies.
Source: Jamaica Constitution Order in Council, 1962. Section 67(2)
Verified: 2025/09/18
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