Jamaica Updated, March 14, 2002 The 16 october 2002 parliamentary results are not yet available.Executive: Queen: Elizabeth II (1962) Governor-General: Howard Felix Hanlan Cooke (1991) Prime minister: Percival James Patterson (1992/1997) PNP The government is formed by the PNP. Parliament: Parliament has two chambers. The House of Representatives has 60 members, elected for a five year term in single-seat constituencies. The Senate has 21 appointed members, 13 chosen by the Prime Minister and 8 by the Leader of the Opposition.
Government of Jamaica:
Deputy Prime Minister: Seymour MULLINGS The Governor General is appointed by the Monarch on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. Following election results, the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister are appointed by the Governor General Source: CIA World Factbook 2001 Political Parties : People's
National Party (PNP) Jamaica
Labour Party (JLP)
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