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Jamaica is a constitutional monarchy, with Her Majesty the Queen as head of State.
As per s. 68 of the Jamaica (Constitution) Order-in-Council 1962, the executive authority of Jamaica is vested in Her Majesty the Queen. The executive functions of the Queen are exercised on the advice of the Privy Council (per s. , or the prime minister and ministers, as the case may be; this is referred to as the Queen-in-Council, and forms the executive branch of government for Jamaica.
The Queen is also one of the components of the Parliament of Jamaica (s. 34 of the same Order), alongside the appointed Senate, and the elected House of Representatives. Any bills passed by both Houses must be granted royal assent by the Governor-General (as the Queen's representative) to become law (s. 60 of the Order). The Queen's role here is referred to the Queen-in-Parliament.
The Queen of Jamaica is also the Fount of Justice; decisions of the Supreme Court of Jamaica, and other judicial bodies, are made in the Queen's name. The Governor-General (as the Queen's representative) summons judges to the nation's superior court on the advice of the prime minister. Decisions to remove judges continue to be referred to Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council. The Queen's role here is referred to as the Queen on the Bench.
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∙ 15y agoThe Chief executive is the Prime Minister of Jamaica As a Commonwealth country Queen Elizabeth the second is considered the royal figurehead
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Who is the president of Jamaica?
The country of Jamaica does not, and has never had a President. Jamaica is a Parliamentary Democracy and is governed by an elected Prime Minister and a ceremonial Head of State (Queen Elizabeth II of the U.K.)The Prime Minister of Jamaica is the Hon. Orette Bruce Golding.Jamaica does not have a President.
Who is in charge of Jamaica?
queen Elizabeth is queen of Jamaica
Who's the president in Jamaica?
Jamaica does not have a President. The Prime Minister of Jamaica is the Hon. Orette Bruce Golding. Bruce Golding
Does Jamaica have a queen?
No. But Jamaica has a Governor General which is appointed by Queen Elizabeth.
Who is the current head of state of Jamaica?
Jamaica is a constitutional monarchy and is a member of the Commonwealth of Great Britain. The Governor General of Jamaica appointed by the Queen or King of England is currently Sir Patrick Allen.
Who is th president in Jamaica?
Jamaica does not, and has never had a President.
Who is the king or queen of Jamaica?
Jamaica is a constitutional monarchy. It`s head of state is the king or Queen of the United Kingdom. At this moment that is Queen Elizabeth the Second. In Jamaica she is known as the Queen of Jamaica
Who runs Jamaica?
Jamaica is ruled by the Government of Jamaica.
How long has Edwart Brown been president of Jamaica?
Jamaica does not have a President
Who is Jamaica's President?
Jamaica does not have a President. The Prime Minister of Jamaica is the Hon. Orette Bruce Golding.
Like to know the president of Jamaica?
Jamaica does not have a President. The Prime Minister of Jamaica is the Hon. Orette Bruce Golding.
What is the relationship between Jamaica and Britain?
Jamaica is independent but is part of the Commonwealth - the remnants of the British Empire. There are some legal links as HM Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the UK, is also Queen of Jamaica.
