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Latest News

  • Governor-General underscores solidarity between Jamaica and Kenya
    August 05, 2019
  • Garfield Green sworn in as Custos of Manchester
    June 24, 2019
  • GG Welcomes President of Ghana
    June 17, 2019
  • Passing of the Most Hon. Edward Seaga
    May 28, 2019

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  • Independence Message 2019 from the Governor-General His Excellency The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J
    August 06, 2019
  • WELCOME BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE MOST HON. SIR PATRICK ALLEN ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J GOVERNOR-GENERAL FOR THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S INDEPENDENCE RECEPTION JULY 30, 2019
    July 31, 2019
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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 underscores solidarity between Jamaica and Kenya

05 Aug '19

Garfield Green sworn in as Custos of Manchester

24 Jun '19

GG Welcomes President of Ghana

17 Jun '19

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