|

Entertainment

JAMAICA'S HONOURS

Tuesday, August 07, 2012



1. Order of National Hero

Conferred on any Jamaican or naturalised citizen who has rendered the most distinguished service to Jamaica.

2. Order of the Nation

Conferred on the Governor-General and Prime Ministers, upon whom the Order of National Hero was not previously conferred.

3. Order of Merit

Conferred upon any citizen of Jamaica who has achieved eminent international distinction in his or her field of endeavour.

4. Order of Excellence

Reserved for foreign heads of state or heads of government.

5. Order of Jamaica

Bestowed on any Jamaican national or any distinguished citizen of a foreign country other than Jamaica, who has demonstrated outstanding distinction in service to Jamaica

6. Order of Distinction

Has two ranks: higher class — Commander; and, lower class — officer.



Big Kenny takes chance on reggae

 

Curly Lox's Road to Zion

 

Highlighting roots-reggae

 

'Soundbox' booms this Wednesday

 

Sean Paul for 'O2' next month

 

PHOTO: Voicemail performs

 

HBO debuts series VICE

 

Ishawana puts take on Buju's Murderer

 

Sagitaar tells his story

 

Never Say Never, says ReneGrade

 

Flow new customers to get free access

 

To Mom With Love

 

PHOTO: OJ in court

 

Justin Bieber facing big bill for pet monkey's stay

 

Morgan Heritage regroups for tour

 

Keep it SIMPLE

 

Wyre's dream comes true

 

Cathi Levy opens Imagine today

 

9ine slices of reggae-soul

 

Honouring the American connection

 

Today's Cartoon