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Representative of the monarch of Jamaica

The governor general of Jamaica is the representative of the Jamaican monarch, currently King Charles III, in Jamaica. The governor general is appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister of Jamaica. The functions of the governor general include appointing ministers, judges, and ambassadors; giving royal assent to legislation passed by parliament; issuing writs for election. In general, the governor general observes the conventions of the Westminster system and responsible government, maintaining political neutrality, and has to always act only on the advice of the prime minister. The governor general also has a ceremonial role: hosting events at the official residenceKing's House in the capital, Kingstonand bestowing honours to individuals and groups who are contributing to Jamaica and to their communities. When travelling abroad, the governor general is seen as the representative of Jamaica and its monarch. Governors general formally serve "at the monarch's pleasure". Since 26 February 2009, the governor general has been Sir Patrick Allen. The office of the governor general was created on 6 August 1962, when Jamaica gained independence from the United Kingdom as a sovereign state and an independent constitutional monarchy. Since then, six individuals have served as governor general.

The governor general is formally appointed by the monarch of Jamaica. When a new governor general is to be appointed, the prime minister recommends a name to the monarch, who by convention accepts that recommendation. At the installation ceremony, the new governor general takes an oath of allegiance and an oath for the due execution of the office of governor general. Upon the installation, the new governor general is invested with the insignia of the Order of the Nation by the Chief Justice of Jamaica.

Jamaica shares the person of the sovereign equally with 14 other countries in the Commonwealth of Nations. As the sovereign works and resides predominantly outside of Jamaican borders, the governor general's primary task is to perform the monarch's constitutional duties on his or her behalf. As such, the governor general carries out his or her functions in the government of Jamaica on behalf and in the name of the Sovereign. The governor general's powers and duties are derived from Section 27 to 33 of the constitution, which set out certain provisions relating to the governor general.

The constitution gives the governor general the authority to name the date of a general election, to appoint Ministers and assign them responsibilities to appoint Parliamentary Secretaries, the Attorney General, senators, privy councilors, the Chief Justice, the President of the Court of Appeal, the Director of Public Prosecutions and members of the Services Commissions. In most cases the governor general acts in accordance with the advice of the prime minister, in some cases also after consultation with the leader of the opposition and in other cases in the recommendation of such authorities as the Services Commissions and the Privy Council. The constitutional responsibilities of the governor general also include exercising executive authority, granting the prerogative of mercy, giving royal assent to bills, and appointing members of Service Commissions issuing Proclamations for the proroguing and summoning of Parliament, and declaring States of Emergency. After an election, it is the governor general who formally requests the leader of the political party which gains the support of a majority in parliament to form a government. The governor general commissions the prime minister and appoints other ministers after the election. The governor general holds regular meetings with the prime minister, and where necessary with members of the Cabinet and the leader of the opposition.

The governor general's ceremonial duties include opening new sessions of parliament by delivering the Speech from the Throne, welcoming visiting heads of state, and receiving the credentials of foreign diplomats. The governor general also confers honours and awards to Jamaicans for notable service to the community, or for acts of bravery in a specially convened ceremony at King's House on National Heroes Day. The governor general chairs meetings of the Privy Council which advises him on the exercise of the Royal Prerogative of Mercy and the discipline of the civil service, local government officers, and the police, in cases where appeals are made.

The Governor General is represented in each parish by a Custos Rotulorum.

The governor general receives an annual salary of JMD $10,850,512.65.

The governor general uses a personal flag, which features a lion passant atop a St. Edward's royal crown with "Jamaica" written on a scroll underneath, all on a blue background. It is flown on buildings and other locations in Jamaica to mark the governor general's presence.

King's House in Kingston is the official residence of the governor general of Jamaica. Built in the early 20th century, it has served as the official residence and workplace of all Jamaican governors general since independence in 1962.

Following is a list of people who have served as Governor General of Jamaica since independence in 1962. No. (Number) Portrait Name(Birth–Death) Term of office Monarch(Reign)Took officeLeft officeTime in office 1 Sir Kenneth Blackburne 6 August1962 30 November1962 Elizabeth II(1962–2022) 2 Sir Clifford Campbell 1 December1962 28 February1973 – Sir Herbert Duffus 28 February1973 27 June1973 3 Sir Florizel Glasspole 27 June1973 31 March1991 – Edward Zacca 31 March1991 1 August1991 4 Sir Howard Cooke 1 August1991 15 February2006 5 Sir Kenneth O. Hall 15 February2006 26 February2009 6Sir Patrick Allen26 February2009Incumbent Charles III(2022–present)