Governor-General of Jamaica - representative of the monarch Jamaica (currently Queen Elizabeth II ). Since the queen cannot be present in all Commonwealth kingdoms , she appoints representatives to carry out her duties as Queen of Jamaica. Governor Generals are responsible for the appointment of the Prime Minister , as well as other government ministers, after consultation with the Prime Minister.
| Governor General of Jamaica | |
|---|---|
| Governor-General of Jamaica | |
 Governor General's Standard Jamaica | |
 Position takes Sir Patrick Linton Allen from February 26, 2009 | |
| Appeal form | His Excellency |
| Official residence | The royal house Kingston |
| Assigned | Queen of jamaica ( Elizabeth II ) |
| Post has appeared | August 6, 1962 year |
| First in office | Sir Kenneth William Blackburn |
| Site | |
With the exception of the first Governor General, Sir Kenneth Blackburn , who until the independence of the country was the colonial governor of the island, this post is held by the citizens of Jamaica.
Content
Job Diagram
List of Governors General of Jamaica
| Portrait | Name | Took office | Left the post | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| one | Sir Kenneth William Blackburn (1907-1980) English Kenneth William Blackburne | August 6, 1962 | November 30, 1962 | |
| 2 | Sir Clifford Clarence Campbell (1892-1991) English Clifford clarence campbell | December 1, 1962 | March 2, 1973 | |
| and about. | Sir Herbert George Holwell Duffas (1908-2002) English Herbert George Holwell Duffus | March 2, 1973 | June 27, 1973 | |
| 3 | Sir [1] Florisel Augustus Glaspole (1909-2000) English Florizel Augustus Glasspole | June 27, 1973 | March 31, 1991 | |
| and about. | Sir Edward Zacka (1931—) English Edward zacca | March 31, 1991 | August 1, 1991 | |
| four | Sir Howard Felix Ganlan Cook (1915-2014) English Howard felix hanlan cooke | August 1, 1991 | February 15, 2006 | |
| five | Sir Kenneth Octavius Hall (1941—) English Kenneth Octavius Hall | February 15, 2006 | February 26, 2009 | |
| 6 | Sir Patrick Linton Allen (1951—) English Patrick linton allen | February 26, 2009 | acting |
See also
- Jamaican Prime Minister
Notes
- ↑ Since 1981