Prime Minister of Jamaica

The Prime Minister of Jamaica is the head of government of Jamaica. Andrew Holness is the current office holder and was sworn in as Prime Minister on 3 March 2016. He succeeded People's National Party (PNP) leader Portia Simpson-Miller. This was a result of the JLP's victory in Jamaica's 25 February 2016 general election.

Prime Minister of Jamaica
Arms of Her Majesty's Jamaican Government
Standard of the Prime Minister of Jamaica
Incumbent Andrew Holness since 3 March 2016
Style	The Most Honourable
Residence	Vale Royal
Appointer	Governor-General of Jamaica
Term length	At His Majesty's pleasure 5 years
Inaugural holder	Sir William Bustamante as Chief Minister of Jamaica
Formation	5 May 1955
Salary	$7,271,283JMD apx* Annually
Website	www.opm.jm

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The Prime Minister is formally appointed into office by the Governor General of Jamaica, who represents Charles III, the King of Jamaica (Jamaica's Head of State).

Official home

Vale Royal, official residence of Jamaica's prime minister

The Prime Minister of Jamaica's official home is Vale Royal. The property was built in 1694 by the planter Sir William Taylor, who was one of the richest men in Jamaica at the time. In 1928 the property was sold to the government and became the official residence of the British Colonial Secretary (then Sir Reginald Edward Stubbs). Vale Royal has subsequently become the official home of the Prime Minister. Vale Royal is not open for the public.