2022 in Jamaica

See also: 2022 in the Caribbean

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Events in the year 2022 in Jamaica.

Incumbents

• Monarch: Elizabeth II (until September 8), then Charles III
• Governor-General: Patrick Allen
• Prime Minister: Andrew Holness
• Chief Justice: Bryan Sykes

Events

Ongoing — COVID-19 pandemic in Jamaica

• 22 – 24 March – The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge toured Jamaica in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II.[1]

• 7 July – Jamaica reports its first case of monkeypox.[2]
• 8 September – Accession of Charles III as King of Jamaica following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.[3]
• 13 September – Charles III is officially proclaimed King of Jamaica by the Governor-General at King's House, Kingston.[4]
• 19 September – A National Day of Mourning occurs in Jamaica to mourn the death of Elizabeth II, Queen of Jamaica.[5]
• 19 September – Governor-General Patrick Allen and Prime Minister Andrew Holness attend the funeral of Elizabeth II in London.[6]
• 2 October – Memorial services take place in parishes throughout Jamaica to mark the death of Elizabeth II, Queen of Jamaica.[7]

Deaths

• 1 February – Easton McMorris, cricketer (born 1935)[8]
• 3 March – Denroy Morgan, reggae musician (born 1945)[9]
• 30 March – Nathaniel Ian Wynter, musician (born 1954)[10]
• 11 May – Barbara Gloudon, author (born 1935)[11]
• 23 May – Francis Tulloch, MP (born 1940)[12]
• 4 July – Mona Hammond, actress (born 1931)[13]
• 3 August – Roy Hackett, civil rights activist (born 1928)[14]
• 11 August – Marco Brown, politician (born 1927/28)[15]
• 23 August – Winston Stona, actor (born 1940)[16]
• 8 September – Elizabeth II, Queen of Jamaica (born 1926)[17]

References

1. Ward, Victoria (2022-02-24). "Reggae, Rastafarians and royalty as Duke and Duchess of Cambridge head to Caribbean for Platinum Jubilee". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
2. McLeod, Sheri-Kae (2022-07-06). "Jamaica Records First Case of Monkeypox". CNW Network. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
3. "Royals arrive at Balmoral Castle as Queen Elizabeth II dies". www.cbsnews.com. 8 September 2022. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
4. "Proclamation of His Majesty King Charles III". King's House. 13 September 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
5. No Celebratory Events During Period of Mourning for The Queen
6. "No Celebratory Events During Period of Mourning for The Queen – Jamaica Information Service". jis.gov.jm. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
7. PARISH MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR THE LATE QUEEN ELIZABETH II
8. "Section". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
9. "Reggae singer Denroy Morgan has died | Loop Jamaica". Loop News. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
10. "Tributes following death of Natty Wailer". Anglo Celt. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
11. "Theatre stalwart Barbara Gloudon a guru in her field". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2022-05-12. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
12. "Former tourism minister Francis Tulloch has died". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2022-06-23. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
13. "Mona Hammond: Trailblazing EastEnders actress dies aged 87". BBC News. 2022-07-05. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
14. "Bristol bus boycott organiser Roy Hackett dies aged 93". BBC News. 2022-08-03. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
15. Bryce, Michael (2022-08-11). "Former State Minister Dies from Covid-19 Complications". Nationwide 90FM. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
16. "Busha Browne Co-founder Winston Stona dies at 82". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2022-08-23. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
17. Queen’s death end of an era