The Order of Distinction in Jamaica

Jamaica

Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length, up to in width and 10,990 square kilometres in area. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola, the island harbouring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic...

is the fifth in order of precedence of the Orders of Societies of Honour, which were instituted by an Act of Parliament – The National Honours and Awards Act.

The Motto of the Order is "Distinction Through Service".

The Order has two ranks:

• The higher class – Commander
• The lower class – Officer

Commanders take place and precedence immediately after Members and Honorary Members of the Order of Jamaica.

A Member or Honorary Member may be promoted from the rank of Officer to that of Commander.

The Honour of the Order of Distinction is conferred upon

• Members – Citizens of Jamaica who rendered outstanding and important service to Jamaica.
• Honorary Members – Distinguished citizens of a country other than Jamaica.

Commanders of the Order of Distinction are entitled to use the post nominal letters:

• CD, in the case of Members
• CD (Hon.), in the case of Honorary Members.

Officers of the Order of Distinction are entitled to use the post nominal letters:

• OD, in the case of Members
• OD (Hon.) in the case of Honorary Members

External links

• National Awards of Jamaica