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The following is a list of notable people from Jamaica. The list includes some non-resident Jamaicans who were born in Jamaica and also people of predominantly Jamaican heritage. The list includes some non-resident Jamaicans who were born in Jamaica and also people of predominantly Jamaican heritage.
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 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 ...
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]
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 .
Jamaican Championships Kingston, Jamaica [24] Javelin throw: 75.01 m Orrin Powell: 20 February 2016 GC Foster Classic Saint Catherine, Jamaica [25] 77.31 m Elvis Graham: 10 June 2023 JAAA All Comers Meet 4 Kingston, Jamaica [26] Decathlon: 8644 pts Maurice Smith: 31 August–1 September 2007 World Championships: Osaka, Japan [27]
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.
The medallion features the Jamaican coat of arms in gold relief, and it is encircled by the motto of the Order, which is "He built a city which hath foundations". The insignia is typically worn on a neck ribbon in the national colors of Jamaica (black, gold and green), along with a laurel wreath of gold and green enamel. [1]