1961 Jamaican Federation of the West Indies membership referendum

A referendum on continued membership of the Federation of the West Indies was held in Jamaica on 19 September 1961.^[1] Voters were asked "Should Jamaica remain in the Federation of the West Indies?" The result was 54% voting "no", resulting in the country leaving the federation and its dissolution in 1962. Voter turnout was 61%.^[2]

Results

Sources

• West Indies Federal Archives Centre: File FWI-PM-GA-37: Holding of Referendum in Jamaica.
• West Indies Federal Archives Centre: File FWI-PM-GA-27: Situation Arising from Jamaica Referendum: Report by Professor Lewis - 9 Nov 1961 - 14 Jan 1962.
• Federation, Referendum and Planning for Independence - The Past -- and the Future, Friday, October 13, 1961, The Daily Gleaner

References

1. Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p430 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
2. Nohlen, p432