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Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. In 2013, she was inducted into the International Women’s Forum Hall of Fame, joining, among others, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and U.S. In 2012, Time magazine named her one of the world’s 100 most influential people. Prior to becoming prime minister in 2006, Simpson Miller was a cabinet minister for 17 years, with portfolio responsibilities covering, at various times, labor, sports, social security, tourism, and local government.įrom modest beginnings, Simpson Miller has become an inspiration to many, in Jamaica and elsewhere, for her commitment and leadership in the areas of human rights, non-discrimination, workers’ rights, and social justice. She first served from March 2006 to September 2007 and began her second term in January 2012. The first woman to serve as Jamaica’s prime minister, Simpson Miller is in her second term in the position. Most recipients will not advance into the Honours system, but a few have been appointed into the Honours system.The prime minister of Jamaica, The Most Honorable Portia Simpson Miller, will be the principal speaker at Lafayette’s 179th Commencement Saturday, May 24, and will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree. It is not part of the Jamaican National Honours system. The Prime Minister's Medal of Appreciation is an award presented by the Prime Minister of Jamaica to those individuals whom he feels are worthy to be recognized for services to Jamaica or to those Jamaicans who have excelled in personal achievements outside Jamaica. The Medal of Honour is awarded in two categories, Gallantry and Meritorious Service, to officers and other members of the uniformed services. It is awarded in the three categories of Gallantry, Meritorious Service, and Long and Faithful Service. The Badge of Honour is awarded to civilian residents of Jamaica and to foreign nationals who are employed in Jamaica's Diplomatic and Consular Missions overseas. In this order, as well, honorary memberships may be given to foreign nationals at the rank of Commander or Officer. It was intended to be the equivalent of the British Order of the British Empire. The Order of Distinction is the sixth order in precedence in Jamaica. Members of this order are entitled to the pre-nominal style of 'The Honourable' and to the post-nominal title 'Order of Jamaica' or 'OJ'. Membership in this order is considered to be the equivalent of a British knighthood. Like the Order of Merit, there is also a class of honorary members for foreign nationals. It is awarded to any Jamaican citizen of outstanding distinction. The Order of Jamaica is the fifth order in precedence in Jamaica. Membership in the order entitles the recipient to the pre-nominal style of 'The Honourable' and to the post-nominal title 'Order of Merit' or 'OM'. Honorary membership in this order is available to distinguished citizens of other nations. The Order of Merit is the fourth-highest Jamaican order as of 2003, and it is meant for any citizen of Jamaica who has achieved eminent international distinction in the fields of science, the arts, literature or any other endeavour. Prior to this, foreign heads of state or government received the Order of Merit. It was created to be bestowed upon foreign heads of state or government. The Order of Excellence, introduced in 2003, is the newest addition to the Jamaican honours system. Members of this order and their spouses are entitled to the pre-nominal style of ' The Most Honourable' and to the post-nominal title 'Order of the Nation' or 'ON'. It is often awarded to Governors-General and to those people who have held the office of Prime Minister. The Order of the Nation is the second-highest Jamaican order and was instituted in 1973 by Regulations made under the National Honours and Awards Act. Membership in the order entitles the recipient to the pre-nominal style of 'The Right Excellent' and to the post-nominal title of 'National Hero of Jamaica'. The Order of National Hero is conferred upon any citizen of Jamaica who has rendered service of the most distinguished nature to Jamaica. The honours in this Jamaican system are as follows, from highest to lowest in rank: Description