Governors of Jamaica (1690–1962) [ edit] The Earl of Inchiquin, 1690–16 January 1692 [1] John White, 1691–22 August 1692, [2] acting John Bourden, 1692–1693, acting Sir William Beeston, March 1693–January 1702, acting to 1699 William Selwyn, Jan-April 1702 (died in office) Peter Beckford, 1702, acting Thomas … See more This is a list of viceroys in Jamaica from its initial occupation by Spain in 1509, to its independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. For a list of viceroys after independence, see Governor-General of Jamaica. … See more In 1655, an English force led by Admiral Sir William Penn, and General Robert Venables seized the island. Following their departure, the incumbents successfully held it against Spanish attempts to retake it over the next few years. • Admiral … See more In 1670, the Treaty of Madrid legitimised English claim to the island. • Sir Thomas Lynch, August 1671–November 1674, second time • Sir Henry Morgan, … See more Jamaica was claimed for Spain in 1494 when Christopher Columbus first landed on the island. Spain began occupying the island in 1509, naming it Santiago. The second governor, Francisco de Garay, established Villa de la Vega, now known as See more In 1661, England began colonisation of the island. • Edward D'Oyley, 1661–August 1662, continued • Thomas, Lord Windsor, August 1662–November 1662 See more • Charles Lyttleton, 1662–1663, acting • Thomas Lynch, 1663–1664, acting, first time • Edward Morgan, 1664 • Sir Thomas Modyford, 1664–August 1671 See more • The Earl of Inchiquin, 1690–16 January 1692 • John White, 1691–22 August 1692, acting • John Bourden, 1692–1693, acting • Sir William Beeston, March 1693–January 1702, acting to 1699 See more WebThe Office Of The Governor General King’s House, Hope Road, Kingston 6, Jamaica W.I., Telephone : (876) 927-6424 Fax: 927-4561 (Governor General’s Secretary)

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WebThe governor-general of Jamaica represents the queen of Jamaica, Elizabeth II. [1] List of governors-general of Jamaica [ change change source] References [ change change source] ↑ "Government of Jamaica" Archived 6 June 2007 at the Wayback Machine, Jamaica Information Service Other websites [ change change source] WebJul 5, 2009 · The editor, who is not related to the governor general, is credited with bringing the work of Patrick Allen to the attention of Jamaica's public with an interview in 2005 in … lw42b32-1016/lf101

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WebDesign. The first governor general's flag was adopted in 1870 and followed the design of other viceregal flags in use throughout the British Empire at the time: a Union Flag defaced with the shield of the coat of arms of Canada; though, in contrast to other imperial governors, the wreath surrounding the central badge was one of maple instead of laurel … WebJamaica was an Independent Nation and a member of the British Commonwealth. Sir Kenneth Blackburne was the last Colonial Governor and the first Governor General. Afterwards, Sir Clifford Campbell, formerly President of the Senate, became the first Jamaican Governor General. Jamaican Independence - The Birth of An Independent … WebSir Kenneth Octavius Hall ON GCMG OJ (born 24 April 1941) served as the governor-general of Jamaica from 16 February 2006 to 26 February 2009. He was Jamaica's fifth governor-general since independence in 1962. [1] Early life and education [ edit] Hall was born in Lucea, Jamaica and attended Rusea's High School. lw550fv