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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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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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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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The Most Honourable Sir Florizel Augustus Glasspole, O.N., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., C.D.

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