Governor-General of Jamaica
| Governor-General of Jamaica | |
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| Incumbent: Sir Patrick Linton Allen ON GCMG CD since 26 February 2009 |
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| Style: | His Excellency The Most Honourable |
| Appointed by: | Queen Elizabeth II as Queen of Jamaica |
| First viceroy: | Sir Kenneth Blackburne |
| Formation: | 6 August 1962 |
| Term length: | At Her Majesty's pleasure |
| Residence: | King's House, Jamaica (Government House) |
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| Website: | www.kingshouse.gov.jm |
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The Governor-General of Jamaica represents the Jamaican monarch, and head of state, who holds the title of King or Queen of Jamaica (as of 1962, Queen Elizabeth II).
The Queen, on the advice of the Prime Minister, appoints a Governor-General to be her representative in Jamaica. Both the Queen and the Governor-General hold much power of the country it is rarely used, it is usually only used in emergencies and in some cases war. The Governor-General represents the Queen on ceremonial occasions such as the opening of Parliament, the presentation of honors and military parades. Under the Constitution, he is given authority to act in some matters, for example in appointing and disciplining officers of the civil service, in proroguing Parliament and so on, but only in a few cases is he empowered to act entirely on his own discretion.[1]
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[edit] Governors-General of Jamaica, 1962-present
- Sir Kenneth Blackburne (6 August–30 November 1962)
- Sir Clifford Campbell (1 December 1962–2 March 1973)
- Sir Herbert Duffus (2 March–27 June 1973) (acting)
- Sir Florizel Glasspole (27 June 1973–31 March 1991)
- Edward Zacca (31 March–1 August 1991) (acting)
- Sir Howard Cooke (1 August 1991–15 February 2006)
- Sir Kenneth O. Hall (15 February 2006–26 February 2009)
- Sir Patrick Allen (26 February 2009–present)
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Government of Jamaica", Jamaica Information Service
[edit] External links
- Governor General of Jamaica - Official website
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