Governor-General of the Bahamas


The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas is the representative of the Bahamian monarch. As The Queen cannot reside in all her realms, she appoints representatives to carry out her duties as Queen of the Bahamas. Governors-General serve their term at Her Majesty's pleasure, usually five years. They are responsible for appointing the Prime Minister, as well as other government ministers after consultation with the Prime Minister.
Government House in Nassau is the official residence of governors-general. The current Governor-General is Cornelius A. Smith.

Governors-General of the Bahamas (1973–present)