1. GeographyIQ - World Atlas - North America - Jamaica - Government And Political C Jamaica Government and Political Conditions GOVERNMENT The 1962 constitution established a parliamentary system based on the U.K. model. http://www.geographyiq.com/countries/jm/Jamaica_government_summary.htm

Home World Map Rankings Countries from A to Z A B C D ... Z Source: www.exchange-rates.org World North America Jamaica (Notes) Jamaica - Government and Political Conditions (Notes) GOVERNMENT The 1962 constitution established a parliamentary system based on the U.K. model. As chief of state, Queen Elizabeth II appoints a governor general, on the advice of the prime minister, as her representative in Jamaica. The governor general's role is largely ceremonial. Executive power is vested in the cabinet, led by the prime minister. Parliament is composed of an appointed Senate and an elected House of Representatives. Thirteen Senators are nominated on the advice of the prime minister and eight on the advice of the leader of the opposition. General elections must be held within 5 years of the forming of a new government. The prime minister may ask the governor general to call elections sooner, however. The Senate may submit bills, and it also reviews legislation submitted by the House. It may not delay budget bills for more than 1 month or other bills for more than 7 months. The prime minister and the cabinet are selected from the Parliament. No fewer than two or more than four members of the cabinet must be selected from the Senate. The judiciary also is modeled on the U.K. system. The Court of Appeals is the highest appellate court in Jamaica. Under certain circumstances, cases may be appealed to the Privy Council of the United Kingdom. Jamaica's parishes have elected councils that exercise limited powers of local government.

2. GeographyIQ - World Atlas - North America - Jamaica - Government Facts And Figur Government and political information for Jamaica Country name conventional long form none conventional short form Jamaica http://www.geographyiq.com/countries/jm/Jamaica_government.htm

Home World Map Rankings Countries from A to Z A B C D ... Z Source: www.exchange-rates.org World North America Jamaica (Facts) Jamaica - Government (Facts) Country name: conventional long form: none conventional short form: Jamaica Government type: constitutional parliamentary democracy Capital: name: Kingston geographic coordinates: 18 00 N, 76 48 W time difference: UTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC during Standard Time) Administrative divisions: 14 parishes; Clarendon, Hanover, Kingston, Manchester, Portland, Saint Andrew, Saint Ann, Saint Catherine, Saint Elizabeth, Saint James, Saint Mary, Saint Thomas, Trelawny, Westmoreland note: for local government purposes, Kingston and Saint Andrew were amalgamated in 1923 into the present single corporate body known as the Kingston and Saint Andrew Corporation Independence: 6 August 1962 (from UK) National holiday: Independence Day, 6 August (1962) Constitution: 6 August 1962 Legal system: based on English common law; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal Executive branch: chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Kenneth O. HALL (since 15 February 2006)

3. Jamaica - Government Independence Day in Jamaica is celebrated on the first Monday in August (1962). http://www.classbrain.com/art_cr/publish/jamaica_government.shtml

Home 1st - 3rd Grade Ask ClassBrain Biographies Corporate Information Country Reports Defining Documents Freedom Files Games Mission Reports Monthy Grab Bag Monuments and Memorials Movies in the Classroom State Reports Teens ClassBrain Store Country Reports World Info World Maps A - An ... Ja - Ju : Jamaica Last Updated: Dec 28th, 2009 - 18:17:58 Jamaica - Government By CIA Factbook Sep 23, 2004, 10:43 Email this article Printer friendly page Government Jamaica Country name: conventional long form: none conventional short form: Jamaica Government type: constitutional parliamentary democracy Capital: Kingston Administrative divisions: 14 parishes; Clarendon, Hanover, Kingston, Manchester, Portland, Saint Andrew, Saint Ann, Saint Catherine, Saint Elizabeth, Saint James, Saint Mary, Saint Thomas, Trelawny, Westmoreland note: for local government purposes, Kingston and Saint Andrew were amalgamated in 1923 into the present single corporate body known as the Kingston and Saint Andrew Corporation Independence: 6 August 1962 (from UK) National holiday: Independence Day, first Monday in August (1962)

4. Jamaica Government - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources Jamaica Government Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System http://www.photius.com/wfb1999/jamaica/jamaica_government.html

MAIN INDEX 1999 INDEX Geography People Government Economy Communicat's Transportation Military ... [TOP] Jamaica Government Country name: conventional long form: none conventional short form: Jamaica Data code: JM Government type: parliamentary democracy Capital: Kingston Administrative divisions: 14 parishes; Clarendon, Hanover, Kingston, Manchester, Portland, Saint Andrew, Saint Ann, Saint Catherine, Saint Elizabeth, Saint James, Saint Mary, Saint Thomas, Trelawny, Westmoreland Independence: 6 August 1962 (from UK) National holiday: Independence Day (first Monday in August) (1962) Constitution: 6 August 1962 Legal system: based on English common law; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal Executive branch: chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Howard Felix COOKE (since 1 August 1991) head of government: Prime Minister Percival James PATTERSON (since 30 March 1992) and Deputy Prime Minister Seymour MULLINGS (since NA 1993) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general

5. Jamaica Government 2001 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Reso Jamaica Government 2001 Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System http://workmall.com/wfb2001/jamaica/jamaica_government.html

2000 INDEX 1999 INDEX 1998 INDEX 1996 INDEX ... People Government Gov. Leaders Economy Communications Transportation ... Feedback Jamaica Government 2001 http://www.photius.com/wfb2001/jamaica/jamaica_government.html SOURCE: 2001 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Country name: conventional long form: none conventional short form: Jamaica Government type: constitutional parliamentary democracy Capital: Kingston Administrative divisions: 14 parishes; Clarendon, Hanover, Kingston, Manchester, Portland, Saint Andrew, Saint Ann, Saint Catherine, Saint Elizabeth, Saint James, Saint Mary, Saint Thomas, Trelawny, Westmoreland Independence: 6 August 1962 (from UK) National holiday: Independence Day, first Monday in August (1962) Constitution: 6 August 1962 Legal system: based on English common law; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal Executive branch: chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Howard Felix COOKE (since 1 August 1991) head of government: Prime Minister Percival James PATTERSON (since 30 March 1992) and Deputy Prime Minister Seymour MULLINGS (since NA 1993) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general

6. Jamaica Government 2006 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Reso Jamaica Government 2006 Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics http://www.theodora.com/wfb2006/jamaica/jamaica_government.html

2006 INDEX Country Ranks DEFINITIONS Jamaica Index 2006 ... Feedback Jamaica Government - 2006 http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/jamaica/jamaica_government.html SOURCE: 2006 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Country name: conventional long form: none conventional short form: Jamaica Government type: constitutional parliamentary democracy Capital: Kingston Administrative divisions: 14 parishes; Clarendon, Hanover, Kingston, Manchester, Portland, Saint Andrew, Saint Ann, Saint Catherine, Saint Elizabeth, Saint James, Saint Mary, Saint Thomas, Trelawny, Westmoreland note: for local government purposes, Kingston and Saint Andrew were amalgamated in 1923 into the present single corporate body known as the Kingston and Saint Andrew Corporation Independence: 6 August 1962 (from UK) National holiday: Independence Day, 6 August (1962) Constitution: 6 August 1962 Legal system: based on English common law; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal Executive branch chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Kenneth O. HALL (since 15 February 2006)

7. Jamaica Government 1997 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Reso Jamaica Government 1997 Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System http://photius.com/wfb1997/jamaica/jamaica_government.html

2001 INDEX 2000 INDEX 1999 INDEX 1998 INDEX ... People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military ... [TOP] Jamaica Government 1997 http://www.photius.com/wfb1997/jamaica/jamaica_government.html SOURCE: 1997 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Country name conventional long form: none conventional short form: Jamaica Data code JM Government type parliamentary democracy National capital Kingston Administrative divisions 14 parishes; Clarendon, Hanover, Kingston, Manchester, Portland, SaintAndrew, Saint Ann, Saint Catherine, Saint Elizabeth, Saint James, Saint Mary,Saint Thomas, Trelawny, Westmoreland Independence 6 August 1962 (from UK) National holiday Independence Day (first Monday in August) (1962) Constitution 6 August 1962 Legal system based on English common law; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction Suffrage 18 years of age; universal Executive branch chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952), represented byGovernor General Sir Howard Felix COOKE (since 1 August 1991) head of government: Prime Minister Percival James PATTERSON (since 30 March 1992) and DeputyPrime Minister Seymour MULLINGS (since NA 1993) cabinet : Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the primeminister elections: none; the queen is a hereditary monarch; governor general appointedby the queen on the recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister anddeputy prime minister appointed by the governor general

8. Jamaica - Government 14 parishes; Clarendon, Hanover, Kingston, Manchester, Portland, Saint Andrew, Saint Ann, Saint Catherine, Saint Elizabeth, Saint James, Saint Mary, Saint Thomas, Trelawny http://www.classbrain.com/art_cr/publish/printer_jamaica_government.shtml

From Classbrain.com Jamaica Jamaica - Government By CIA Factbook Sep 23, 2004, 10:43 Government Jamaica Country name: conventional long form: none conventional short form: Jamaica Government type: constitutional parliamentary democracy Capital: Kingston Administrative divisions: 14 parishes; Clarendon, Hanover, Kingston, Manchester, Portland, Saint Andrew, Saint Ann, Saint Catherine, Saint Elizabeth, Saint James, Saint Mary, Saint Thomas, Trelawny, Westmoreland note: for local government purposes, Kingston and Saint Andrew were amalgamated in 1923 into the present single corporate body known as the Kingston and Saint Andrew Corporation Independence: 6 August 1962 (from UK) National holiday: Independence Day, first Monday in August (1962) Constitution: 6 August 1962 Legal system: based on English common law; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal Executive branch: chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Howard Felix COOKE (since 1 August 1991) head of government: Prime Minister Percival James PATTERSON (since 30 March 1992) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition in the House of Representatives is appointed prime minister by the governor general; the deputy prime minister is recommended by the prime minister

9. Jamaica Government 2005 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Reso Jamaica Government 2005 Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System http://www.allcountries.org/wfb2005/jamaica/jamaica_government.html

2005 INDEX Country Ranks DEFINITIONS Jamaica Index 2005 ... Feedback Jamaica Government - 2005 http://www.allcountries.org/wfb2005/jamaica/jamaica_government.html SOURCE: 2005 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Country name: conventional long form: none conventional short form: Jamaica Government type: constitutional parliamentary democracy Capital: Kingston Administrative divisions: 14 parishes; Clarendon, Hanover, Kingston, Manchester, Portland, Saint Andrew, Saint Ann, Saint Catherine, Saint Elizabeth, Saint James, Saint Mary, Saint Thomas, Trelawny, Westmoreland note: for local government purposes, Kingston and Saint Andrew were amalgamated in 1923 into the present single corporate body known as the Kingston and Saint Andrew Corporation Independence: 6 August 1962 (from UK) National holiday: Independence Day, 6 August (1962) Constitution: 6 August 1962 Legal system: based on English common law; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal Executive branch chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir Howard Felix COOKE (since 1 August 1991)

10. Jamaica Government - Constitution, Flag, And Leaders Information on the government of Jamaica. Browse the listing below to find government information for Jamaica, including flags, leaders, and constitution information. http://www.factrover.com/government/Jamaica_government.html

Home All Countries World Newspapers US Newspapers Jamaica Government Browse the listing below to find government information for Jamaica, including flags, leaders, and constitution information. Factrover also has complete information on Jamaica at its Jamaica Country Page Jamaica People Jamaica Geography Jamaica Economy ... Jamaica History Government Type: Constitutional parliamentary democracy. Independence: August 6, 1962. Constitution: August 6, 1962. Branches: Executive Governor General (chief of state, representing British monarch), prime minister, cabinet. Legislative bicameral Parliament (21 appointed senators, 60 elected representatives). Judicial Court of Appeal and courts of original jurisdiction. Subdivisions: 14 parishes, 60 electoral constituencies. Political parties: People's National Party (PNP), Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), National Democratic Movement (NDM), United Peoples Party (UPP). Suffrage: Universal at 18. Government of Jamaica The 1962 constitution established a parliamentary system based on the U.K. model. As chief of state, Queen Elizabeth II appoints a governor general, on the advice of the prime minister, as her representative in Jamaica. The governor general's role is largely ceremonial. Executive power is vested in the cabinet, led by the prime minister. Parliament is composed of an appointed Senate and an elected House of Representatives. Thirteen Senators are nominated on the advice of the prime minister and eight on the advice of the leader of the opposition. General elections must be held within 5 years of the forming of a new government. The prime minister may ask the governor general to call elections sooner, however. The Senate may submit bills, and it also reviews legislation submitted by the House. It may not delay budget bills for more than 1 month or other bills for more than 7 months. The prime minister and the cabinet are selected from the Parliament. No fewer than two nor more than four members of the cabinet must be selected from the Senate.

11. Jamaica Government 2007, CIA World Factbook Jamaica Government 2007 http//www.allcountries.org/wfb2007/jamaica/jamaica_government.html SOURCE 2007 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK http://www.allcountries.org/wfb2007/jamaica/jamaica_government.html

COUNTRIES Geographic.org GEOLOGY USA STATISTICS ... JOBS Jamaica Government 2007 http://www.allcountries.org/wfb2007/jamaica/jamaica_government.html SOURCE: 2007 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Enter your search terms Web theodora.com Submit search form 2007 INDEX Country Ranks DEFINITIONS Jamaica Index 2007 ... Feedback Country name: conventional long form: none conventional short form: Jamaica Government type: constitutional parliamentary democracy Capital: name: Kingston geographic coordinates: 18 00 N, 76 48 W time difference: UTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC during Standard Time) Administrative divisions: 14 parishes; Clarendon, Hanover, Kingston, Manchester, Portland, Saint Andrew, Saint Ann, Saint Catherine, Saint Elizabeth, Saint James, Saint Mary, Saint Thomas, Trelawny, Westmoreland note: for local government purposes, Kingston and Saint Andrew were amalgamated in 1923 into the present single corporate body known as the Kingston and Saint Andrew Corporation Independence: 6 August 1962 (from UK) National holiday: Independence Day, 6 August (1962) Constitution: 6 August 1962 Legal system: based on English common law; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction

12. Government Of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is the multifaceted information agency of the Government of Jamaica that gathers and disseminates information on Government policies and http://www.jis.gov.jm/

13. Web Site Of The Jamaica Defence Force The combined air, naval and army defense force. http://www.jdfmil.org/

14. Government Of Jamaica - Cabinet Office Welcome to the Cabinet Office of the Government of Jamaica. The Cabinet of the Government of Jamaica is the principal instrument of government policy. http://www.cabinet.gov.jm/

@import "/sites/all/themes/governmentofjamaica/css/all.css"; Government of Jamaica Cabinet Office Government of Jamaica Search jamaica.gov.jm Home About Us ... COJ Staff Area Welcome to the Cabinet Office of the Government of Jamaica The Cabinet of the Government of Jamaica is the principal instrument of government policy. It consists of the Prime Minister, the Honourable Bruce Golding, and a minimum of thirteen other Ministers of Government, who must be members of one of the two Houses of Parliament. However, not more than four members of the Cabinet may be members of the Senate. The Minister of Finance must be an elected member of the House of Representatives. In Focus Customer Service training for 250 Public Sector customer service representatives Read More An analysis of Public Sector Reform in Jamaica Read More Customer Service Competition Winners Announced Read More Jamaica Import/ Export Inspection Centre now open Read More News Jamaica Accountability Framework (March 2010) The Jamaica Accountability Framework, a part of the management reform initiative, is now available. read more 250 GOVERNMENT CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES RECEIVE ENHANCED TRAINING 250 GOVERNMENT CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES RECEIVE ENHANCED TRAINING read more All Government Entities to be part of National Customer Service programme All Government Entities to be part of National Customer Service programme read more next › last » Footer menu Important Notices Help

15. The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission The official government web site for Jamaican culture. http://www.jcdc.org.jm

16. Jamaica: History, Geography, Government, And Culture — Infoplease.com Learn about the history, geography and culture of Jamaica and find statistical and demographic information. http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107662.html

Site Map FAQ in All Infoplease Almanacs Biographies Dictionary Encyclopedia Spelling Checker Daily Almanac for Nov 14, 2010 Search White Pages Skip Navigation Home American Indian Heritage Month ... games, quizzes Editor's Favorites American Indian Heritage Month Veterans Day Most Corrupt Countries in the World Infoplease's Facebook page ... DK Daily Teach Search: Infoplease Info search tips Search: Biographies Bio search tips Share World Countries ... Jamaica Jamaica Next Map of Jamaica Sovereign: Queen Elizabeth II (1952) Governor-General: Patrick Allen (2009) Prime Minister: Bruce Golding (2007) Land area: 4,181 sq mi (10,829 sq km); total area: 4,244 sq mi (10,991 sq km) Population (2010 est.): 2,847,232 (growth rate: 0.7%); birth rate: 19.4/1000; infant mortality rate: 14.9/1000; life expectancy: 73.4; density per sq km: 258 Capital and largest city (2003 est.): Kingston, 937,700 (metro. area), 590,500 (city proper) Monetary unit: Jamaican dollar Index Jamaica Main Page Tourism Fuels Economic Growth Geography Jamaica is an island in the West Indies, 90 mi (145 km) south of Cuba and 100 mi (161 km) west of Haiti. It is a little smaller than Connecticut. The island is made up of coastal lowlands, a limestone plateau, and the Blue Mountains, a group of volcanic hills, in the east.

17. Jamaica Government Taxes Learn about charges that are levied in the country for Jamaica government taxes. These include Stamp Duty, transfer taxes and even PAYE. http://www.propertytaxesjamaica.com.jm/jamaica-government.htm

Articles How To Pay Property Taxes In Jamaica Property Taxes In Jamaica Jamaica Government Taxes Taxes On Land Sale In Jamaica ... Contact Us Jamaica Government Taxes Taxes are mandatory in any country and the same is the case with Jamaica as well. Therefore, you should not try to escape from paying Jamaican taxes. Paying the Property taxes will keep you away from any legal problems. There is no reason to worry about things like How to pay Property taxes in Jamaica, as the procedure for doing so is very simple and quick. Moreover, the real estate taxes in Jamaica are so low that there is no need to avoiding paying them. You do not have to loose much in paying property taxes. The property tax in Jamaica is also called the Land tax. The local parish, in which the property is situated, collects this tax and deposits it into a special account called Parochial Revenue Fund. It is to be paid by one of the people like the owner of the land, its occupier, or the mortgager. This tax, which is collected from by the government of Jamaica , is used for useful purposes like collection of garbage, providing and maintaining streetlights, developing and maintaining roads, etc. If people do not pay the property tax regularly, the government will not be able to provide these necessary services to people. Therefore, you should never avoid paying land taxes.

18. International Seabed Authority Headquartered in Kingston, the ISA organizes and controls activities in the regime for the seabed and ocean floor and subsoil beyond the limits of national jurisdiction. http://www.isa.org.jm/

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19. GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA INTRODUCTION Jamaica became an independent nation on August 6, 1962. Jamaica is a parliamentary democracy, based on a system of representative and responsible http://www.jis.gov.jm/GovernmentOfJamaica.pdf

20. Jamaica Government Jamaica Local Government Politics Jamaica Home. Jamaica Actors, Acting Jamaica Agency, Travel Jamaica Agriculture http://www.internationaldiscussions.com/country/jamaica/jamaica-government.php

Jamaica Home Jamaica Actors, Acting Jamaica Agency, Travel Jamaica Agriculture ... Jamaica Web Designer Jamaica Government Description: Jamaica has a parliamentary system based on the British government with a Prime Minister as leader. * How are Jamaica Government devised on a local level, if at all * Where you can get more information on Jamaica Government * Is Jamaica Government widely available for export * Topics related to Jamaica Government Do you think there is missing information on this page? Would you like to add more information to it? There is a current Discussion Thread about Jamaica Government located: HERE you can add your input now HERE Design: BGID® ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Privacy Discuss Web Contact

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