The following list shows all historical leaders of Jamaica starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.
In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.
Jamaica
Prime Minister
Since Mar 1st, 2016
Jamaica
Prime Minister
Jan 3rd, 2012 to Mar 3rd, 2016
Jamaica
Prime Minister
Oct 23rd, 2011 to Jan 5th, 2012
Jamaica
Prime Minister
Sep 11th, 2007 to Oct 23rd, 2011
Jamaica
Prime Minister
Mar 30th, 2006 to Sep 11th, 2007
Jamaica
Prime Minister
Mar 30th, 1992 to Mar 30th, 2006
Jamaica
Prime Minister
Feb 10th, 1989 to Mar 30th, 1992
Jamaica
Prime Minister
Nov 1st, 1980 to Feb 10th, 1989
Jamaica
Prime Minister
Mar 2nd, 1972 to Nov 1st, 1980
Jamaica
Prime Minister
Apr 11th, 1967 to Mar 2nd, 1972
Jamaica
Prime Minister
Feb 23rd, 1967 to Apr 11th, 1967
Jamaica
Prime Minister
Aug 6th, 1962 to Feb 23rd, 1967
Jamaica
Premier
Apr 29th, 1962 to Aug 6th, 1962
Jamaica
Premier
Aug 14th, 1959 to Apr 29th, 1962
Jamaica
Chief Minister
Feb 2nd, 1955 to Aug 14th, 1959
Jamaica
Chief Minister
May 5th, 1953 to Feb 2nd, 1955
