PM designate Andrew Holness asks Director of Elections to speed up counting process 

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Prime Minister designate Andrew Holness says he has spoken with the Director of Elections Orrette Fisher asking him to move as quickly as possible in completing the final count and certifying the majority of the new Jamaica Labour Party government.

According to a just received released from the JLP, Holness pointed out that any delay could have serious effects on Jamaica ‘s macroeconomic and financial market indicators.

In the release Holness reassured the nation that he has already moved to take charge of the government and as soon as counts are finalised, will be sworn in.

Holness has also already started to meet with various private sector interests to assure them that there will be a smooth transition as his administration starts the work of governing the nation in the interests of all Jamaicans.