Jamaica's Government: Constitutional Monarchy with King Charles III, Governor-General, and Prime Minister

Jamaica is a constitutional monarchy within the Commonwealth. The head of state is King Charles III, represented by the Governor-General, currently Sir Patrick Allen (since 2009). The head of government is the Prime Minister, Andrew Holness (since 2016), leader of the majority in the House of Representatives. The Governor-General performs ceremonial duties on the King's behalf, while the PM directs policy and administration. This Westminster-style system blends royal tradition with democratic governance.