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The governor-general of Jamaica (Jamaican Patois: Gobna-Jinaral a Jumieka) [1] is the representative of the Jamaican monarch, currently King Charles III, in Jamaica.The governor-general is appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister of Jamaica.
On 26 February 2009, he became Jamaica's sixth appointed Governor-General, and eighth overall (two people briefly held the position as acting Governor-General). [10] Although Seventh-day Adventism is Jamaica's largest religion, [ 11 ] Allen was the first Adventist governor-general in Jamaica and the second in the region, after James Carlisle ...
This is a list of viceroys in Jamaica from its initial occupation by Spain in 1509, to its independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. For a list of viceroys after independence, see Governor-General of Jamaica. For context, see History of Jamaica.
The Governor-General is appointed for an indefinite term, serving at the pleasure of the monarch. After the passage of the Statute of Westminster 1931, the Governor-General is appointed solely on the advice of the Cabinet of Jamaica without the involvement of the British government.
King's House (also known as Government House) is the official residence of the governor-general of Jamaica, who represents the Jamaican monarch and head of state.It is located in the part of St. Andrew Parish that is considered part of the city of Kingston.
The Governor-General of Jamaica servers as the Chancellor of the orders. Members is conferred by the Governor-General upon the advice of the Prime Minister of Jamaica. [1] Most Jamaican honours allow recipients to place post-nominal letters after their names, and some honours include pre-nominal styles. [2]
For British viceroys after Jamaica gained independence in 1962, see Category:Governors-general of Jamaica Pages in category "Governors of Jamaica" The following 74 pages are in this category, out of 74 total.
List of governors of Jamaica; Governor-General of Jamaica; H. List of heads of state of Jamaica; List of ministers of health of Jamaica; M. List of mayors of Kingston ...