Order of Jamaica

The Order of Jamaica is the fourth of the five ranks in the Jamaican honours system. The Order was established in 1969, and is considered the equivalent of knighthood in the British honours system.

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

Members and Honorary Members are entitled to:

• wear the Insignia of the Order as a decoration
• be styled "Honourable"
• use the post nominal letters "OJ" (Members) or "OJ (Hon.)" (Honorary Members).

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

See also

• List of recipients of the Order of Jamaica

References

• Order of Jamaica. Office of the Prime Minister.

External links

• Jamaica National Awards