Governor-General of Jamaica

Governor-General of Jamaica
Gobna-Jinaral
Coat of arms of Jamaica
Flag of the governor-general
Incumbent Sir Patrick Allen since 26 February 2009
Viceroy
Style	His Excellency The Most Honourable
Residence	King's House, Kingston
Appointer	Monarch of Jamaica on the advice of the prime minister
Term length	At His Majesty's pleasure
Constituting instrument	Constitution of Jamaica
Formation	6 August 1962
First holder	Kenneth Blackburne
Salary	JMD $10,850,512.65 annually
Website	www.kingshouse.gov.jm

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The governor-general of Jamaica (Jamaican Patois: Gobna-Jinaral a Jumieka)^[1] 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 residence—King's House in the capital, Kingston—and 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.