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In 1661, England began colonisation of the island. It gained its independence from the United Kingdom in [[1962]]. In the first few hundred years it  was a lucrative but not very prestigious post. After independence, the island was overseen by [[Governor-General of Jamaica|Governor-Generals]].
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Employment.png Governor of Jamaica 
(colonial governor)

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A lucrative mid-level position in the British empire.

In 1661, England began colonisation of the island. It gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. In the first few hundred years it was a lucrative but not very prestigious post. After independence, the island was overseen by Governor-Generals.


 

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Hugh Foot7 April 195118 November 1957
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