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Executive branch Jamaica, in 35 editions.
The entry for Jamaica published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 26 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 26
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- British monarch,
- governor general,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor general,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Howard COOKE (since 1 August 1991)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister P. J. Patterson (since 30 March 1992)
Published as “Elections”
- House of Representatives:
- last held 9 February 1989 (next to be held by February 1994);
- results - PNP 57%, JLP 43%;
- seats - (60 total) PNP 45, JLP 15
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General
Howard COOKE (since 1 August 1991)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister P. J. Patterson (since 30 March 1992)
House of Representatives:
last held 9 February 1989 (next to be held by February 1994); results - PNP
57%, JLP 43%; seats - (60 total) PNP 45, JLP 15
Published as “Elections”
- House of Representatives:
- last held 30 March 1993 (next to be held by February 1998);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (60 total) PNP 52, JLP 8
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor general,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Howard COOKE (since 1 August 1991)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister P. J. PATTERSON (since 30 March 1992)
House of Representatives:
last held 30 March 1993 (next to be held by February 1998); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (60 total) PNP 52, JLP 8
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General
Sir Howard COOKE (since 1 August 1991)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister P. J. Patterson PATTERSON (since 30 March 1992)
House of Representatives:
last held 9 February 1989 (next to be held by February 1994); results - PNP
57%, JLP 43%; seats - (60 total) PNP 45, JLP 15
The entry for Jamaica did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Howard COOKE (since 1 August 1991)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister P. J. PATTERSON (since 30 March 1992); Deputy Prime Minister Seymour MULLINGS (since NA 1993)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
House of Representatives: chief of
last held 30 March 1993 (next to be held by February 1998); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (60 total) PNP 52, JLP 8
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, Cabinet
ChiefState:state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor GeneralHead head of Government:government: Prime Minister P. J. PATTERSON (since 30 March 1992)
1992); Deputy Prime Minister Seymour MULLINGS (since NA 1993)
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the governor general on the advice of
the prime minister
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), a hereditary monarch, is represented by Governor General Sir Howard COOKE (since 1 August 1991) who was appointed by the queen on recommendation of the prime minister
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Percival James PATTERSON (since 30 March 1992) and the Deputy Prime Minister Seymour MULLINGS (since NA 1993) were appointed by the governor general
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), a
hereditary monarch, is represented by Governor General Sir Howard
COOKE (since 1 August 1991) who was appointed by the queen on
recommendation of the prime minister
head of government: Prime Minister P. J. Percival James PATTERSON (since
30 March
1992);
NA 1993) were appointed by the governor general
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet was appointed by the governor general on the advice of
of the prime minister
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Howard Felix COOKE (since 1 August 1991)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Percival James PATTERSON (since 30 March 1992) and Deputy Prime Minister Seymour MULLINGS (since NA 1993)
- cabinet :
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- governor general appointed by the queen on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952), ahereditary monarch, is represented by Governor General Sir Howard1991) who was appointed by the queen onrecommendation of the prime minister 1991)
head of government: Prime Minister Percival James PATTERSON (since
March 1992) and the Deputy Prime Minister Seymour MULLINGS (sincewere appointed by the governor generalcabinet: cabinet : Cabinet was appointed by the governor general on the advice of
the prime minister
elections: none; the queen is a hereditary monarch; governor general
appointed by the queen on the recommendation of the prime minister;
prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the governor
general
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Howard Felix COOKE (since 1 August 1991)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Percival James PATTERSON (since 30 March 1992) and Deputy Prime Minister Seymour MULLINGS (since NA 1993)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- governor general appointed by the queen on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor General Sir Howard Felix COOKE (since 1 August
1991)
head of government: Prime Minister Percival James PATTERSON (since 30
March 1992) and Deputy Prime Minister Seymour MULLINGS (since NA 1993)cabinet : cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of
the prime minister
elections: none; the queen is a hereditary monarch; governor general
appointed by the queen on the recommendation of the prime minister;
prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the governor
general
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Howard Felix COOKE (since 1 August 1991)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Percival James PATTERSON (since 30 March 1992) and Deputy Prime Minister Seymour MULLINGS (since NA 1993)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor General Sir Howard Felix COOKE (since 1 August
August 1991)
head of government: Prime Minister Percival James PATTERSON (since 30
30 March 1992) and Deputy Prime Minister Seymour MULLINGS (since NA
1993)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of
the prime minister
elections: none; the queen monarch is a hereditary monarch; hereditary; governor general
appointed by the queen monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the governor
governor general
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Howard Felix COOKE (since 1 August 1991)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Percival James PATTERSON (since 30 March 1992) and Deputy Prime Minister Seymour MULLINGS (since NA 1993)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
head of government: Prime Minister Percival James PATTERSON (since
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Howard Felix COOKE (since 1 August 1991) head of government: Prime Minister Percival James PATTERSON (since 30 March 1992) and Deputy Prime Minister Seymour MULLINGS (since NA 1993) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister elections: none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Howard Felix COOKE (since 1 August 1991)
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Howard Felix COOKE (since 1 August 1991)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Percival James PATTERSON (since 30 March 1992) and Deputy Prime Minister Seymour MULLINGS (since NA 1993)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- the deputy prime minister is recommended by the prime minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Howard Felix COOKE (since 1 August 1991)
head of government: Prime Minister Percival James PATTERSON (since 30 March 1992) and Deputy Prime Minister Seymour MULLINGS (since NA 1993)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister and by the governor general; the deputy prime minister appointed is recommended by the governor general prime minister
The same text in 3 editions, 2003 to 2005.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Howard Felix COOKE (since 1 August 1991)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Percival James PATTERSON (since 30 March 1992)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- the deputy prime minister is recommended by the prime minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Howard Felix COOKE (since 1 August 1991)
head of government: Prime Minister Percival James PATTERSON (since 30 March 1992) and Deputy Prime Minister Seymour MULLINGS (since NA 1993)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general; the deputy prime minister is recommended by the prime minister
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Kenneth O. HALL (since 15 February 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Portia SIMPSON-MILLER (since 30 March 2006)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- the deputy prime minister is recommended by the prime minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Howard Felix COOKE Kenneth O. HALL (since 1 August 1991) 15 February 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister Percival James PATTERSON Portia SIMPSON-MILLER (since 30 March 1992) 2006)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general; the deputy prime minister is recommended by the prime minister
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Kenneth O. HALL (since 15 February 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Bruce GOLDING (since 11 September 2007)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- the deputy prime minister is recommended by the prime minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), 1952); represented by Governor General Kenneth O. HALL (since 15 February 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister Portia SIMPSON-MILLER Bruce GOLDING (since 30 March 2006) 11 September 2007)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general; the deputy prime minister is recommended by the prime minister
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Kenneth O. HALL (since 15 February 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Bruce GOLDING (since 11 September 2007)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- the deputy prime minister is recommended by the prime minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Kenneth O. HALL (since 15 February 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister Bruce GOLDING (since 11 September 2007)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general; the deputy prime minister is recommended by the prime minister
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dr. Patrick L. ALLEN (since 26 February 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Bruce GOLDING (since 11 September 2007)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- the deputy prime minister is recommended by the prime minister
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Kenneth O. HALL Dr. Patrick L. ALLEN (since 15 26 February 2006) 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Bruce GOLDING (since 11 September 2007)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections:
the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general; the deputy prime minister is recommended by the prime minister
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dr. Patrick L. ALLEN (since 26 February 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Bruce GOLDING (since 11 September 2007)
- cabinet:
Cabinet is appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general;
- the deputy prime minister recommended by the prime minister
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dr. Patrick L. ALLEN (since 26 February 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Bruce GOLDING (since 11 September 2007)
cabinet:
Cabinet is appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarch monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general; the deputy prime minister is recommended by the prime minister
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dr. Patrick L. ALLEN (since 26 February 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Andrew HOLNESS (since 23 October 2011)
- cabinet:
Cabinet is appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dr. Patrick L. ALLEN (since 26 February 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Bruce GOLDING Andrew HOLNESS (since 11 September 2007) 23 October 2011)
cabinet:
Cabinet is appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general; the deputy prime minister recommended by the prime minister general
The same text in 2012 and 2013.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dr. Patrick L. ALLEN (since 26 February 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Portia SIMPSON-MILLER (since 5 January 2012)
- cabinet:
Cabinet is appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dr. Patrick L. ALLEN (since 26 February 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Andrew HOLNESS Portia SIMPSON-MILLER (since 23 October 2011) 5 January 2012)
cabinet:
Cabinet is appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dr. Patrick L. ALLEN (since 26 February 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Portia SIMPSON MILLER (since 5 January 2012)
- cabinet:
Cabinet is appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dr. Patrick L. ALLEN (since 26 February 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Portia SIMPSON-MILLER SIMPSON MILLER (since 5 January 2012)
cabinet:
Cabinet is appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Michaelle JEAN (since 5 January 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Portia SIMPSON-MILLER (since 5 January 2012)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general
chief of state:Dr. Patrick L. ALLEN Michaelle JEAN (since 26 February 2009) 5 January 2015)
head of government:SIMPSON MILLER SIMPSON-MILLER (since 5 January 2012)
cabinet:is appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or
elections:the leader of the majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general
The same text in 3 editions, 2016 to 2018.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dr. Patrick L. ALLEN (since 26 February 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Andrew HOLNESS (since 3 March 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Michaelle JEAN Dr. Patrick L. ALLEN (since 5 January 2015) 26 February 2009)
head of government: Prime Minister Portia SIMPSON-MILLER Andrew HOLNESS (since 5 January 2012) 3 March 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general
The same text in 3 editions, 2019 to 2021.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Sir Patrick L. ALLEN (since 26 February 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Andrew HOLNESS (since 3 March 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Dr. Sir Patrick L. ALLEN (since 26 February 2009)
head of government: Prime Minister Andrew HOLNESS (since 3 March 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General Sir Patrick L. ALLEN (since 26 February 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Andrew HOLNESS (since 3 March 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II King CHARLES III (since 6 February 1952); 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General Sir Patrick L. ALLEN (since 26 February 2009)
head of government: Prime Minister Andrew HOLNESS (since 3 March 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022);
- represented by Governor General Sir Patrick L. ALLEN (since 26 February 2009);
- the Jamaican Government, in May 2023, announced plans to transition to a republic and to hold a referendum in 2024 to remain in the Commonwealth or become a republic
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Andrew HOLNESS (since 3 March 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General Sir Patrick L. ALLEN (since 26 February 2009) 2009); the Jamaican Government, in May 2023, announced plans to transition to a republic and to hold a referendum in 2024 to remain in the Commonwealth or become a republic
head of government: Prime Minister Andrew HOLNESS (since 3 March 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General Sir Patrick L. ALLEN (since 26 February 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Andrew HOLNESS (since 3 March 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general
note: the Jamaican Government, in May 2023, announced plans to hold a referendum in 2024 to determine whether or not to remain in the Commonwealth or become a republic
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General Sir Patrick L. ALLEN (since 26 February 2009); the Jamaican Government, in May 2023, announced plans to transition to a republic and to hold a referendum in 2024 to remain in the Commonwealth or become a republic 2009)
head of government: Prime Minister Andrew HOLNESS (since 3 March 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general
note: the Jamaican Government, in May 2023, announced plans to hold a referendum in 2024 to determine whether or not to remain in the Commonwealth or become a republic
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General Sir Patrick L. ALLEN (since 26 February 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Andrew HOLNESS (since 3 March 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the governor general appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition in the House of Representatives as prime minister
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General Sir Patrick L. ALLEN (since 26 February 2009)
head of government: Prime Minister Andrew HOLNESS (since 3 March 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime ministerelections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the governor general appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed as prime minister by the governor general
note: the Jamaican Government, in May 2023, announced plans to hold a referendum in 2024 to determine whether or not to remain in the Commonwealth or become a republic
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Jamaica: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/jamaica/executive-branch.