Jamaica's Prime Minister

Jamaica's head of Government is the Prime Minister. Jamaica follows the "Westminster System" which is modeled after the United Kingdom system. The Prime Minister is appointed into office by the Governor General of Jamaica.



Prime Ministers of Jamaica

* Sir Alexander Bustamante (JLP): 29 April 1962 to 23 February 1967
* Sir Donald Sangster (JLP): 23 February to 11 April 1967
* Hugh Shearer (JLP): 11 April 1967 to 2 March 1972
* Michael Manley (PNP): 2 March 1972 to 1 November 1980
* Edward Seaga (JLP): 1 November 1980 to 10 February 1989
* Michael Manley (PNP): 10 February 1989 to 30 March 1992
* P. J. Patterson (PNP): 30 March 1992 to 30 March 2006
* Portia Simpson-Miller (PNP): 30 March 2006 to date

Sir Alexander Bustamante






Sir Donald Sangster





Hugh Lawson Shearer




Michael Manley




Edward Seaga




P.J. Patterson




Hon Portia Simpson-Miller