KINGSTON, Jamaica – In a significant development for Jamaica’s electoral governance, Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has formally appointed Clifford Everald Warmington as Nominated Commissioner to the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ). The appointment, made on the recommendation of Prime Minister Andrew Holness, becomes effective February 1, 2026.
Warmington assumes the crucial role previously held by Senator Thomas Tavares-Finson, who concluded his service with the commission on January 31, 2026. This transition marks an important shift in the composition of Jamaica’s primary electoral oversight body.
The newly appointed commissioner will join Dr. Aundre Franklin as the second Nominated Commissioner representing the Prime Minister’s interests within the commission. Warmington brings considerable political experience to the position, currently serving as Member of Parliament for St Catherine South Western constituency.
The Electoral Commission of Jamaica maintains a carefully balanced structure comprising nine members. This includes four Selected Commissioners who serve as independent voices, four Nominated Commissioners (with equal representation for both the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader), and the Director of Elections who oversees operational matters. This composition ensures multipartite oversight of Jamaica’s electoral processes, safeguarding the integrity of the nation’s democratic systems.