Each newly appointed Jamaican Ambassador and High Commissioner may also call on the Governor-General prior to their assumption of office.At the start of each Parliamentary year, the Governor-General delivers the “Throne Speech” in a joint sitting of both Houses, in which Government’s programme for the ensuing year is outlined.He hosts State banquets at his official residence, King’s House, whenever a Member of the Royal Family or a foreign Head of State visits Jamaica officially, and annually, in honour of the Members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to Jamaica. He receives the credentials of newly designated Ambassadors to Jamaica who also meet with him prior to the end of their assignment. Further, through the receipt of minutes from Cabinet and the various Commissioners on Government policy, he is kept advised on major Governance matters.Each Bill adopted by the Parliament must be approved by The Governor-General before it becomes the law of the land.The Governor-General is also required to give formal assent to recommendations from the Prime Minister for proroguing or dissolving Parliament.He grants formal assent to the conferral of Jamaican Honours and Awards and bestows these Awards in a specially convened ceremony at King’s House on National Heroes Day.The Governor-General frequently grants audience to overseas delegations, as well as to Jamaican public and private sector officials. He is also regularly briefed by the Chief Justice, the Chief of Defence Staff and the Commissioner of Police.
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