The governor-general of Jamaica is the Viceroy, viceregal representative of the Monarchy of Jamaica, Jamaican monarch, Charles III, King Charles III, in Jamaica.
The monarch, on the advice of the Prime Minister of Jamaica, prime minister, appoints a governor-general as his or her representative in Jamaica. Both the monarch and the Governor-General, governor-general hold much power, but rarely exercise it, usually only in emergencies and, in some cases, war.
The governor-general represents the monarch on ceremonial occasions such as the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament of Jamaica, Parliament, the presentation of Orders, decorations, and medals of Jamaica, honours, and military parades. Under the Constitution of Jamaica, Constitution, they are given authority to act in some matters, for example in appointing and disciplining officers of the civil service, proroguing Parliament, and so on, but only in a few cases do they have the power to act entirely at their own discretion.
"Government of Jamaica"
, Jamaica Information Service
Jamaican republicanism, a position which is held by the current Government of Jamaica, Jamaican government, generally advocates for the replacement of the governor-general with a non-executive president.
List of governors-general of Jamaica
Following is a list of people who have served as Governor-General of Jamaica since independence in 1962.
See also
* List of governors of Jamaica
* Monarchy of Jamaica
* Politics of Jamaica
* Prime Minister of Jamaica
References
External links
Governor-General of Jamaica
- ''Official website''
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Lists of governors-general, Jamaica, List of Governors-General of
Governors-General of Jamaica,
Lists of Jamaican politicians, Governors-General
1962 establishments in Jamaica