Governor-General of Jamaica

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The Governor General of Jamaica is the sometimes viewed as Jamaica's de facto head of state. He represents Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Jamaica and is appointed by her on the advice of the Prime Minister of Jamaica.

[edit] Governors-General of Jamaica, 1962-present

• Sir Kenneth Blackburne (6 August–30 November 1962)
• Sir Clifford Campbell (1 December 1962–2 March 1973)
• Sir Herbert Duffus (2 March–27 June 1973) (acting)
• Sir Florizel Glasspole (27 June 1973–31 March 1991)
• Edward Zacca (31 March–1 August 1991) (acting)
• Sir Howard Cooke (1 August 1991–15 February 2006)
• Professor. Kenneth Hall (15 February 2006–)

[edit] See also

• Prime Minister of Jamaica
• lists of incumbents
• governors of Jamaica
• Politics of Jamaica

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Governors-General of Commonwealth Realms

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