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735:. As the sovereign works and resides predominantly outside of Bahamian borders, the governor-general's primary task is to perform the monarch's constitutional duties on his or her behalf. As such, the governor-general carries out his or her functions in the government of The Bahamas on behalf and in the name of the Sovereign.
677:—and bestowing honours to individuals and groups who are contributing to The Bahamas and to their communities. When travelling abroad, the governor-general is seen as the representative of The Bahamas and its monarch. The governor-general is supported by a staff headed by the official secretary to the governor-general.
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The governor-general is responsible for dissolving parliament and issues writs for new elections. After an election, the governor-general formally requests the leader of the political party which gains the support of a majority in parliament to form a government. The governor-general commissions the
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The governor-general is formally appointed by the monarch of The
Bahamas. When a new governor-general is to be appointed, the prime minister recommends a name to the monarch, who by convention accepts that recommendation. At the installation ceremony, the new governor-general takes an Oath of
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The governor-general is also responsible for issuing Royal
Commissions of Inquiry, and other matters, as required by particular legislation; and authorises many other executive decisions by ministers such as approving treaties with foreign governments.
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The office of the governor-general was created on 10 July 1973, when The
Bahamas gained independence from the United Kingdom as a sovereign state and an independent constitutional monarchy. Since then, 12 individuals have served as governor-general.
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The governor-general acts on the advice of the prime minister, to issue regulations, proclamations under existing laws, to appoint state judges, ambassadors and high commissioners to overseas countries, and other senior government officials.
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673:, maintaining political neutrality, and has to always act only on the advice of the prime minister. The governor-general also has a ceremonial role: hosting events at the official residence—Government House in the capital,
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The governor-general provides non-partisan leadership in the community, acting as patron of many charitable, service, sporting and cultural organisations, and attending functions throughout the country.
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with "Commonwealth of The
Bahamas" written on a scroll underneath, all on a blue background. It is flown on buildings and other locations in The Bahamas to mark the governor-general's presence.
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issues congratulatory messages to
Bahamian organisations for special anniversaries and events, such as major national or international conferences, cultural festivals and sporting championships.
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The governor-general's powers and duties are derived from the
Bahamian constitution's Section 32 to 37, which set out certain provisions relating to the governor-general.
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The governor-general may, in certain circumstances, exercise without—or contrary to—ministerial advice. These are known as the reserve powers, and include:
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frequently receives
Bahamians on special occasions or celebrations, students of various schools, and visitors from other countries at Government House.
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It was built between 1803 and 1806 and has served as the official residence and office of all
Bahamian governors-general since independence in 1973.
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The governor-general also encourages, articulates and represents those things that unite
Bahamians together. In this role, the governor-general:
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The governor-general also presents honours at investitures to
Bahamians for notable service to the community, or for acts of bravery.
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Governor-General Marguerite Pindling speaking at a US Embassy Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony in The Bahamas, 2017
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accepts patronage of many national, charitable, cultural, educational, sporting and professional organisations.
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Following is a list of people who have served as governor-general of The Bahamas since independence in 1973.
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attends church services, religious observances, and charitable, social, and civic events across the country.
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The governor-general's ceremonial duties include opening new sessions of parliament by delivering the
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refusing to dissolve the House of Representatives despite a request from the prime minister.
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638:. The governor-general is appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the
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appointing a prime minister if an election has resulted in a 'hung parliament'.
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dismissing the prime minister who has lost the confidence of the parliament.
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The oath for the due execution of the office of governor-general is:
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Representatives of the monarch in Commonwealth realms and dominions
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is the official residence of the governor-general of The Bahamas.
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In general, the governor-general observes the conventions of the
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prime minister and appoints other ministers after the election.
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2010:
1867:"Governor general announces National Honours Awards for 2021"
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The governor-general uses a personal flag, which features a
642:. The functions of the governor-general include appointing
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The governor-general receives an annual salary of 75,000
684:". Since 1 September 2022, the governor-general has been
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1712:"Chapter IV - The Governor-General"
3025:1973 establishments in the Bahamas
1885:"The Governor-General's Patronage"
725:shares the person of the sovereign
680:Governors-general formally serve "
646:, judges, and ambassadors; giving
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3015:Governors-general of the Bahamas
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1682:List of governors of The Bahamas
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324:Judicial Committee of the Privy
24:Governor-General of The Bahamas
2822:British Indian Ocean Territory
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1:
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2093:Capture of the Bahamas (1783)
2088:Capture of the Bahamas (1782)
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640:prime minister of The Bahamas
626:is the representative of the
2799:British Overseas Territories
1970:Statute Law of The Bahamas.
1935:"National Honours Act, 2016"
1795:"Chapter VI - The Executive"
1575:4 years, 355 days
1424:3 years, 333 days
1344:6 years, 314 days
1235:2 years, 247 days
1193:8 years, 276 days
1076:5 years, 174 days
50:Flag of the governor-general
2817:British Antarctic Territory
1613:4 years, 65 days
1537:2 years, 85 days
1499:6 years, 73 days
836:Through the passage of the
636:Commonwealth of The Bahamas
521:Ministry of Foreign Affairs
141:Constitution of The Bahamas
66:since 1 September 2022
36:Coat of arms of The Bahamas
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3010:Lists of governors-general
2637:Australian state governors
1824:Chapter V - The Parliament
1669:1 year, 18 days
1306:3 years, 0 days
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2708:Newfoundland and Labrador
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2300:Agriculture and fisheries
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2274:Security and intelligence
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1910:"Congratulatory Messages"
1889:Government of The Bahamas
1853:Government of The Bahamas
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682:at the monarch's pleasure
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132:At His Majesty's pleasure
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1553:Dame Marguerite Pindling
891:Government House, Nassau
303:Leader of the Opposition
1443:Acting Governor-General
1368:Acting Governor-General
1251:Sir Henry Milton Taylor
1217:Acting Governor-General
1209:Sir Henry Milton Taylor
1137:Acting Governor-General
1100:Acting Governor-General
733:Commonwealth of Nations
284:President of the Senate
188:Politics of The Bahamas
138:Constituting instrument
2827:British Virgin Islands
2063:Eleutheran Adventurers
1591:Sir Cornelius A. Smith
892:
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797:Speech from the Throne
792:
715:
671:responsible government
537:Diplomatic missions of
115:Monarch of The Bahamas
2598:Saint Kitts and Nevis
2078:Raid on Nassau (1720)
2002:Georgetown University
1651:Dame Cynthia A. Pratt
1322:Sir Orville Turnquest
890:
863:
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118:on the advice of the
62:Dame Cynthia A. Pratt
2723:Prince Edward Island
2542:Counsellors of State
2068:Raid on Charles Town
1972:"Public Service Act"
1774:"Official Oaths Act"
1284:Sir Clifford Darling
577:Caribbean portal
2984:Trinidad and Tobago
2553:Antigua and Barbuda
1942:laws.bahamas.gov.bs
1781:laws.bahamas.gov.bs
1092:Doris Sands Johnson
742:Constitutional role
177:37,000 BSD annually
86:The Most Honourable
2771:Crown Dependencies
2103:American Civil War
1951:on 24 January 2022
1515:Sir Arthur Foulkes
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667:Westminster system
660:writs for election
347:Law of The Bahamas
342:Magistrates' Court
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528:: Darren Henfield
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2713:Nova Scotia
2603:Saint Lucia
2588:New Zealand
2402:LGBT rights
2038:The Bahamas
1783:, p. 6
1660:1 September
1628:Charles III
1481:(1928–2021)
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1373:13 November
1338:13 November
1288:(1922–2011)
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1213:(1903–1994)
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1058:(1906–1979)
1037:(1973–2022)
997:(1916–2004)
877:royal crown
696:Appointment
652:legislation
632:Charles III
559:Visa policy
272:Legislature
223:Charles III
127:Term length
3004:Categories
2979:Tanganyika
2914:The Gambia
2847:Montserrat
2650:Queensland
2444:Television
2312:(currency)
2247:Parliament
1955:24 January
1693:References
1666:Incumbent
1486:1 February
1455:1 February
1448:1 December
1142:22 January
1112:22 January
1105:22 January
1070:22 January
832:Privileges
658:; issuing
656:parliament
654:passed by
2954:Mauritius
2842:Gibraltar
2558:Australia
2397:Languages
2377:Education
2333:Transport
2323:Squatting
2222:Judiciary
2207:Elections
2113:Geography
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1607:31 August
1595:(b. 1937)
1557:(b. 1932)
1519:(b. 1928)
1411:1 January
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1380:1 January
1364:(b. 1930)
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1326:(b. 1929)
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1293:2 January
1267:1 January
949:Portrait
883:Residence
719:Functions
644:ministers
634:, in the
549:Passports
385:Elections
211:Executive
146:Formation
111:Appointer
96:Residence
59:Incumbent
2964:Pakistan
2899:Barbados
2852:Pitcairn
2807:Anguilla
2779:Guernsey
2698:Manitoba
2665:Victoria
2660:Tasmania
2535:National
2486:Category
2439:Religion
2392:Holidays
2328:Taxation
2252:Building
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2190:Politics
2164:Wildlife
2135:Freeport
2042:articles
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1894:21 April
1834:21 April
1807:21 April
1758:21 April
1724:21 April
1676:See also
1524:14 April
1493:14 April
1063:1 August
526:Minister
391:General
2959:Nigeria
2812:Bermuda
2761:Tokelau
2718:Ontario
2688:Alberta
2583:Jamaica
2578:Grenada
2563:Bahamas
2463:Outline
2372:Culture
2346:Society
2310:Dollar
2288:Economy
2174:mammals
2142:Islands
2098:Slavery
2050:History
1988:29 June
1600:28 June
1569:28 June
1222:26 June
1187:25 June
1009:31 July
1002:10 July
965:(Reign)
962:Monarch
917:Symbols
872:atop a
856:Symbols
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326:Council
296:Speaker
259:Cabinet
218:Monarch
72:Viceroy
2989:Uganda
2944:Malawi
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2904:Ceylon
2892:Former
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2728:Quebec
2618:Tuvalu
2573:Canada
2568:Belize
2434:Pledge
2417:People
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2357:Anthem
2159:Rivers
2130:Nassau
2125:Cities
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1531:8 July
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844:Salary
711:(name)
675:Nassau
279:Senate
174:Salary
164:Deputy
105:Nassau
2949:Malta
2939:Kenya
2929:India
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2470:Index
2407:Music
2387:Films
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