1961 Jamaican Federation of the West Indies membership referendum

none Should Jamaica remain in the Federation of the West Indies? Jamaica Flag of Jamaica (1957–1962).svg 19 September 1961 217319 256261 479220 777965 A referendum on continued membership of the Federation of the West Indies was held in Jamaica on 19 September 1961.Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p430 978-0-19-928357-6 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%.Nohlen, p432 Results 217319 256261 5640 777965 Nohlen 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 Federation Category:Referendums in Jamaica Jamaica Category:West Indies Federation Category:Jamaica–United Kingdom relations Category:Separatism in North America