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Governor-general (plural governors-general ), or governor general [note 1] (plural governors general ), is the title of an office-holder. In the context of governors-general and former British colonies, governors-general are appointed as viceroy to represent the monarch of a personal union in any sovereign state over which the monarch does not ...
governor-general, official set over a number of other officers, each of whom holds the title of governor or lieutenant governor. An alternative term sometimes used is governor in chief. The office has been used by most colonial powers but is perhaps best known among the countries of the Commonwealth. In British constitutional practice, the ...
The governor-general of Jamaica (Jamaican Patois: Gobna-Jinaral a Jumieka) 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 incumbent governor-general is Dame Cindy Kiro, since 21 October 2021. [6] . Administrative support for the governor-general is provided by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Governor General. Governor General Mary Simon. Biography; Official Photo; Coat of Arms; Insignia; His Excellency Whit Fraser, C.C. Role and Responsibilities. Constitutional Duties; Commander-in-chief; Represent Canada; Encourage excellence; Bring Canadians Together; Former Governors General; Crown. Sovereign and Royal Family; Tribute to Queen ...
Governor-general is a title and position recognisable throughout the Commonwealth, historically and today. Today, a governor-general is Queen Elizabeth II’s representative in each of the 15 of the 16* Commonwealth countries in which she is head of state: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Belize, Barbados, Canada, Grenada, Jamaica, New Zealand ...
The Governor-General has specific constitutional and statutory powers. The Governor-General acts on the advice of Ministers who are responsible to Parliament (and ultimately, through elections, the Australian people). Key constitutional duties include: Presiding over the Federal Executive Council
