KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) has presented a proposal for the change in electoral boundaries in Portmore and St Catherine following the passage of legislation in February 2025 to establish Portmore as Jamaica’s 15th parish.

In a statement on Tuesday, the ECJ noted that the realignment exercise is being undertaken based on instruction from the Boundaries Committee of Parliament and in accordance with the Constitution of Jamaica, which states that constituency boundaries must not cross parish boundaries.

Proposed changes are expected to impact four constituencies, namely, St Catherine South Eastern, St Catherine East Central, St Catherine Southern and St Catherine South Central.