Order 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]

Order of Jamaica
Awarded by  Jamaica
TypeSingle grade Order
EligibilityJamaicans; also, foreigners may be given honorary membership
Awarded forOutstanding distinction
Motto"For a covenant of the people"
Post-nominalsOJ
Statistics
Established1969
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Merit
Next (lower)Order of Distinction

Neck ribbon of the order

Ribbon of the order

Membership in the Order can be conferred upon any Jamaican citizen of outstanding distinction. Honorary membership in the Order can be conferred upon any distinguished citizen of a country other than Jamaica.

Members and Honorary Members are entitled to:[3]

The motto of the Order is "For a covenant of the people".

See also

References

  1. Jamaica Observer
  2. "A juicy award for embattled Denis O'Brien". Irish Times. 16 August 2016.
  3. "National Awards of Jamaica", Jamaica Information Service, accessed May 12, 2015.
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