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Latest News

  • Governor-General Swears in Mr. Hugh Faulkner as The New Commissioner of the Independent Commission of Investigations
    August 07, 2020
  • GG Suspends Use of GCMG Insignia
    June 26, 2020
  • The Governor-General’s Insignia of The Order of St. Michael and St. George
    June 24, 2020
  • Governor-General Pays Tribute to Labour and Social Security Minister Shahine Robinson
    June 04, 2020

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Recent Speeches

  • Remarks by the Governor-General His Excellency The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J Presentation of the Instrument of Appointment to Mr. Mark Golding, MP, Leader of the Opposition
    November 10, 2020
  • His Excellency The Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen’s Message For The United Nations 75th Anniversary
    November 05, 2020
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King's House JamaicaThe Constitutional Status and Role of the Governor-General

The Governor-General of Jamaica is appointed by Her Majesty The Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister, within the monarchical system of Government provided by the Jamaican Constitution. He is "Her Majesty's representative in Jamaica".
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Recent Stories

Governor-General Swears in Mr. Hugh Faulkner as The New Commissioner of the Independent Commission of Investigations

07 Aug '20

GG Suspends Use of GCMG Insignia

26 Jun '20

The Governor-General’s Insignia of The Order of St. Michael and St. George

24 Jun '20

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