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The Crown in Jamaica

Governs Jamaica

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Jamaica is a Commonwealth realm. The King is head of state, represented by the Governor-General, who acts on the advice of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The final court of appeal is the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London.

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  • en.wikipedia.org · checked Wikipedia, Governor-General of Jamaica / Patrick Allen; Wikidata Q109147, read 2026-10-12: Governor-General appointed by the King on the advice of the Prime Minister; Allen in office since 26 Feb 2009. Fallback: Wikidata and Wikipedia; Governor-General's office site not fetched For: The Crown in Jamaica, Governor-General
  • en.wikipedia.org · checked explainer text, read 2026-10-12. For: What it can't do
  • en.wikipedia.org · checked Wikipedia, Monarchy of Jamaica, read 2026-10-12: monarch of Jamaica is Charles III since 8 Sep 2022. Fallback: Wikipedia; Wikidata Q43274 P39 For: King of Jamaica
  • en.wikipedia.org · checked Wikipedia, Monarchy of Jamaica, read 2026-10-12: Charles III king of Jamaica since 2022-09-08. Fallback: Wikidata Q43274 For: Charles III as King of Jamaica
  • wikidata.org · checked Wikipedia, Governor-General of Jamaica / Patrick Allen; Wikidata Q109147, read 2026-10-12: Governor-General appointed by the King on the advice of the Prime Minister; Allen in office since 26 Feb 2009. Fallback: Wikidata and Wikipedia; Governor-General's office site not fetched For: Patrick Allen as Governor-General

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