Parliament of Jamaica
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The Parliament of Jamaica is the legislative branch of the government of Jamaica. It consists of three elements: The Crown, the appointed Senate and the directly elected House of Representatives. Wikipedia
Governor-General: Patrick L. Allen; since 26 February 2009
Houses: Senate; House of Representatives
President of the Senate: Thomas Tavares-Finson, JLP; since 10 March 2016
Seats: 84; 21 Senators; 63 Members of Parliament
Senate political groups: HM Government Jamaica Labour Party (13) Official Opposition People's National Party (8)
Senate voting system: Appointed by the Governor-General of Jamaica on advice of the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition