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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 Jamaica is the fifth order in precedence in Jamaica. It is awarded to any Jamaican citizen of outstanding distinction. Like the Order of Merit, there is also a class of honorary members for foreign nationals. Membership in this order is considered to be the equivalent of a British knighthood. Members of this order are entitled to ...
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 .
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]
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 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 ]
Honorary Companion of Honour with Collar is the highest grade of the order. Mauritania: National Order of Merit: Grand Cross is the highest grade of the order. Mauritius: Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean: Grand Commander is the highest grade of the order. Mexico: Order of the Aztec Eagle
The motto of the Order is "Distinction Through Service". The Order of Distinction is conferred upon citizens of Jamaica who have rendered outstanding and important services to Jamaica, or to distinguished citizens of a country other than Jamaica. [2] The former are made Members of the Order, and the latter are made Honorary Members.