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Governor-General of Jamaica

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Director of Public Prosecutions and members of the Services Commissions. In most cases the governor-general acts in accordance with the advice of the prime minister, in some cases also after consultation with the leader of the opposition and in other cases in the recommendation of such authorities as the Services Commissions and the Privy Council.
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The roles of the Custos include receiving officials and dignitaries on an official visit in the absence of the governor-general, and receiving the governor-general when he pays official visits to the parish. The Custos also act as the Chief Magistrate of the parish, and meet the Judge of the Circuit
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The constitution gives the governor-general the authority to name the date of a general election, to appoint Ministers and assign them responsibilities to appoint Parliamentary Secretaries, the Attorney General, senators, privy councilors, the Chief Justice, the President of the Court of Appeal, the
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The governor-general serves as patron of the St. John Ambulance in Jamaica. He is also patron of several other organizations such as the Jamaica Agricultural Society, the Jamaica Cancer Society and the National Road Safety Council. He is also an honorary member of the principal service clubs and is
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The constitutional responsibilities of the governor-general also include exercising executive authority, granting the prerogative of mercy, giving royal assent to bills, and appointing members of Service Commissions issuing Proclamations for the proroguing and summoning of Parliament, and declaring
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The Privy Council of Jamaica consists of six members who are appointed by the governor-general, after consultation with the prime minister. The governor-general chairs meetings of the Privy Council which advises him on the exercise of the Royal Prerogative of Mercy and the discipline of the civil
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After an election, it is the governor-general who 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 prime minister and appoints other ministers after the election.
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The office of the governor-general was created on 6 August 1962, when Jamaica gained independence from the United Kingdom as a sovereign state and an independent constitutional monarchy. Since then, six individuals have served as governor-general.
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is the official residence of the governor-general of Jamaica. Built in the early 20th century, it has served as the official residence and workplace of all Jamaican governors-general since independence in 1962.
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The governor-general also confers honours and awards to Jamaicans for notable service to the community, or for acts of bravery in a specially convened ceremony at King's House on National Heroes Day.
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The governor-general also attends Independence Day celebrations and the Annual Armed Forces Day Parade, and participates in wreath-laying ceremonies on National Heroes Day and Remembrance Day.
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with "Jamaica" written on a scroll underneath, all on a blue background. It is flown on buildings and other locations in Jamaica to mark the governor-general's presence.
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The governor-general provides non-partisan leadership in the community, and attends various cultural, educational and charitable events of national and local importance.
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The governor-general's powers and duties are derived from Section 27 to 33 of the constitution, which set out certain provisions relating to the governor-general.
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The governor-general holds regular meetings with the prime minister, and where necessary with members of the Cabinet and the leader of the opposition.
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The governor-general also conducts annual parish tours, to interact with the people, and understand the issues of interest to the Jamaican people.
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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.
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Following is a list of people who have served as Governor-General of Jamaica since independence in 1962.
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the Chief Scout of Jamaica. The governor-general is also the visitor for the University of Technology.
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The governor-general's ceremonial duties include opening new sessions of parliament by delivering the
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U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica Donald R. Tapia presenting his credentials to Governor-General
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service, local government officers, and the police, in cases where appeals are made.
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Upon the installation, the new governor-general is invested with the insignia of the
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The governor-general receives an annual salary of JMD $ 10,850,512.65.
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In general, the governor-general observes the conventions of the
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The governor-general uses a personal flag, which features a
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The Governor-General is represented in each parish by a
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Governor General of Jamaica

Coat of arms of Jamaica

Flag of the governor-general

Sir Patrick Allen
Style
His Excellency
The Most Honourable
Residence
King's House
Kingston
Monarch of Jamaica
prime minister
Term length
At His Majesty's pleasure
Kenneth Blackburne
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Politics of Jamaica

Monarch
Charles III
Governor-General
list
Patrick Allen
Prime Minister
Andrew Holness
Cabinet
Ministries and agencies

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