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The Order of Merit is part of the Jamaican honours system, and it is the fourth-highest honour awarded by the nation of Jamaica.The Order of Merit is conferred upon Jamaicans or distinguished citizens of other countries who have achieved international distinction in the field of science, the arts, literature or any other endeavour. [1]
The Order of Merit is the fourth-highest Jamaican order as of 2003, and it is meant for any citizen of Jamaica who has achieved eminent international distinction in the fields of science, the arts, literature or any other endeavour. Honorary membership in this order is available to distinguished citizens of other nations.
This list includes the names of people who have received the Order of Jamaica, sorted alphabetically by last name, along with the year in which they were honoured. [1] Members of the Order of Jamaica are entitled to be styled "The Honourable" and have the post-nominal letters 'O.J.' and 'O.J. (Hon.)', as appropriate. [1]
Pages in category "Recipients of the Order of Merit (Jamaica)" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The Jamaican government under P. J. Patterson honoured Cliff on 20 October 2003, by awarding him The Order of Merit, the nation's fourth-highest honour, in recognition of his contributions to the film and music of Jamaica.
The Order of Jamaica is the fifth of the six orders in the Jamaican honours system. [1] The Order was established in 1969, and it is considered the equivalent of a knighthood in the British honours system. [2] Membership in the Order can be conferred upon any Jamaican citizen of outstanding distinction.
Order of Merit: Knight is the highest grade of the order. ... Jamaica: Order of the National Hero: 1969 7 Japan: Order of the Chrysanthemum: Collar is the ...
Order of Merit The Order of Excellence is one of the six national orders of the Jamaican honours system , and it is awarded only to present and former foreign Heads of State or Government. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The Order of Excellence is the most recent honour to be created, having been brought into being in 2003. [ 3 ]