Should Jamaica remain in the Federation of the West Indies? | |
Country: | Jamaica |
Flag Image: | Flag of Jamaica (1957–1962).svg |
Date: | 19 September 1961 |
Yes: | 217319 |
No: | 256261 |
Total: | 479220 |
Electorate: | 777965 |
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]