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	Jamaica National Symbols (Jamaica)
		The Order of National Hero is awarded for services of the most distinguished nature rendered by Jamaican citizens to Jamaica.
		The star is suspended from a neck ribbon in the national colours, fl, yellow and green encircled by a gold and green enamelled laurel wreath.
		This order is to be conferred upon persons appointed to the Office of Governor-General.
	www.jamaicans.com /info/national/honors.shtml (521 words)

	Jamaican Order of Merit - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		The Order of Merit is part of the Jamaican honours system and is the third highest honour conferred by the nation of Jamaica.
		The Order of Merit is conferred upon Jamaicans or on distinguished citizen of another country who has achieved eminent international distinction in the field of science, arts, literature or any other endeavor.
		The Order of Merit • The Order of Jamaica • The Order of Distinction
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Jamaican_Order_of_Merit (300 words)

	Jamaican Order of Merit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The insignia of the Jamaican Order of Merit
		The Order of Merit is part of the Jamaican honours system and is the third highest honour conferred by the nation of Jamaica.
		The Order of Merit • The Order of Jamaica • The Order of Distinction
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jamaican_Order_of_Merit (212 words)

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	Jamaicans
		Central to Jamaican folklore are the tales of Anansi (or Anancy) the Spider.
		Jamaicans tend to be casual, open, and friendly in their relationships.
		Jamaicans have had their share of racial tensions and class struggles that have disrupted an otherwise unified, peaceful existence.
	www.everyculture.com /wc/Germany-to-Jamaica/Jamaicans.html (1884 words)

	Order of Merit (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The British Order of Merit is possibly the best known.
		Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein
		Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_Order_of_Merit (150 words)

	The Order of Merit: Jamaican Politics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Timothy White suggests that the Order of Merit was awarded to Marley in order to embarass the Opposition Party in Jamaica.
		At the same time that Jamaica House released the news of the Governor General's knighthood, it was announced that Jamaican reggae superstar Bob Marley, who was being treated for cancer in the Federal Republic of Germany, had been awarded the Order of Merit, Jamaica's third highest honor.
		The cruel irony of Marley's Order of Merit decoration was that its odious subtext had been mirrored in a song called Buffalo Soldier, one of the last tracks the singer had recorded before he took sick.
	www.bobmarley.com /life/jamaicanpolitics/orderofmerit (685 words)

	Order of the Caribbean Community for outstanding Caribbean nationals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Four distinguished nationals of the Caribbean Community will be accorded the highest regional award in the Order of the Caribbean Community (OCC) at the opening of the X1X Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community at the National Cultural Centre, Castries, Saint Lucia.
		The words Order of the Caribbean Community are embossed on the outer circle of the sun, and for distinction, are inscribed in old English (Gothic) hand.
		His recent co-authoring of a book, the History of the Jamaican people, and in particular, his commentaries as a columnist as well as his "change from within" programme have led to a recent description of him as a revolutionary - no mean accolade for a nonagenarian.
	www.caricom.org /jsp/pressreleases/pres51_98.htm (3283 words)

	Mento Music: Edric Connor, Louise Bennett and Jamaican Folk Music
		Jamaican folk music recordings separate from mento began in the early 1950s with a pair of very influential LPs released outside of Jamaica: Edric Connor's "Songs from Jamaica" and Louise Bennett's "Jamaican Folk Songs".
		The role of Jamaican folk music in everyday life is also explored by Louise Bennett and others, along with demonstrations of a number of well known folk songs.
		On Jamaican Independence Day 2001, she was appointed a Member of the Order of Merit (OM) for her contribution to the development of Jamaican arts and culture.
	www.mentomusic.com /edricConner.htm (4947 words)

	detail (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Jamaicans from all walks of life mourned the death of the man who made the island nation's reggae music and its Rastafarian sect famous throughout the world.
		Jamaican Prime Minister Edward Seaga, who earlier this year granted Marley the Order of Merit, the nation's third highest award, issued a statement praising the musician as "a cultural ambassador."
		In 1976, during a bitter election campaign between Michael Manley and Seaga for the Jamaican prime ministership, Marley was shot in an apparent assassination attempt prior to a free concert.
	zebro.everperfect.com /blacknapkins/Detailid.asp?ID=129 (675 words)

	Orders, Decorations and Medals - Medals by Country - Medals of Spain
		The Order, essentially aristocratic, was reserved for crowned heads, heads of foreign states, and Spaniards of noble birth.
		The Order was institued on 19th September 1771, dissolved in 1809 by Joseph Bonaparte, and reinstituted in 1814 by King Ferdinand VII.
		Often called the Royal American Order of Isabella the Catholic, was founded on March 24, 1815, by Ferdinand VII, as a reward for loyalty either in the kingdom or in the American colonies of Spain.
	www.geocities.com /Athens/4795/Spain.htm (1248 words)

	About Jamaica - Travel, Maps, Flag and Information
		As the original Arawak Indians all died, Jamaican culture represents a rich blend of cultures that have since inhabited the island.
		For his cultural contributions, Marley received Jamaica's third highest national honour -- the Order of Merit -- and was posthumously enshrined in the American Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the late 1990s.
		Jamaicans invest a great deal of trust in the wisdom of folktales and proverbs.
	www.canadiancontent.net /profiles/Jamaica.html (924 words)

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		Regarded as Jamaica's premier folklorist, poet, entertainer and comedienne, she used the Jamaican "patois" in her work to raise the dialect to levels of acceptance and appreciation not only in Jamaica, but internationally.
		Critics and admirers alike agree that through her work, Miss Lou was able to capture all the spontaneity of the expression of joys and sorrows of the Jamaican people, their poignant reflections, their religion and the philosophy of their lives.
		The Jamaican government in 2001 also appointed her cultural ambassador at large and as a member of the Order of Merit for her distinguished contribution to the development of the arts and culture.
	www.ipsnews.net /sendnews.asp?idnews=34276 (740 words)

	bobmarley
		In the meantime Jamaican music was evolving and becoming very popular throughout the Caribbean due to it's invention of Ska music.
		One of those young Jamaicans was Jimmy Cliff who at the age of 14 had already recorded a couple of hits.
		Jamaican President Michael Manley and the leader of the Opposition Edward Seaga attended.
	www.kolumbus.fi /chrlin/bobmarley.html (2243 words)

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		She was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire and received countless other distinguished awards and honorary degrees.
		Louise Bennett-Coverley was appointed as a Member of the Jamaican Order of Merit for her invaluable and distinguished contribution to the development of the arts.
		She was a pioneer in instilling pride in Jamaican culture and having patois recognized as a language in its own right - thus influencing generations of poets to come.
	www.newswire.ca /en/releases/archive/January2007/31/c3366.html (837 words)

	Trinidad News, Trinidad Newspaper, Trinidad Sports, Trinidad politics, Trinidad and Tobago, Tobago News, Trinidad ...
		What will happen to his Trini honour when the Order of the Trinity is replaced as a result of the deliberations of the committee now considering the issue is for the present a matter for speculation.
		It begins with the Order of National Hero stated to be "the highest of the five Jamaican Orders of the Societies of Honour with the motto 'He built a city which hath foundation.'" The Order is conferred on any citizen of Jamaica who has rendered service of the most distinguishing stature to Jamaica.
		This is followed by the Order of Jamaica, a holder of which is entitled to be styled "Honourable".
	www.trinidadexpress.com /index.pl/article_opinion?id=160961637 (850 words)

	reggae
		Prior to the start of reggae, there was ska which had a dance beat to it where as reggae was a soulful almost rock type of music.
		The definition of roots reggae to most Jamaicans was that it dealt with the life of the ghetto sufferer, it had a reality to it.
		Marley was awarded the Jamaican Order of Merit in April of 1981 for services to his country's culture.
	www.cwu.edu /~kuhlkenr/reggae.html (442 words)

	caribbean and commonwealth news, sport, views and interviews by CaribComm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		That gave it the stamp of authenticity â“ and a good number of Jamaican ladies of a certain generation, physical stature and vocal accomplishment have established their own social standing on the basis of their rendition in appropriate accent and dialect of âMiss Louâ stories, comedy and poems.
		She made extensive recordings, including Jamaican Folk Songs (1954) and Childrenâs Jamaican Songs and Games (1957) for the Folkways label (founded to document âpeopleâs musicâ and later acquired by the Smithsonian).
		He was not only active in the Association of Jamaicans but he ensured the financial security of the association.
	bigmag.co.uk /ccx/interviews/reflections (3094 words)

	World Cities (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Points of interest include Rockfort, a 17th-century fortress; the Church of Saint Thomas; and Headquarters House (18th century), once the seat of government.
		They even awarded Bob Marley the Jamaican Order of Merit while he was dying of cancer.
		The Rastafarian beard is a sign of his pact with Jah and the Bible.
	www.valdosta.edu /~dmdyal/world.html (651 words)

	Bob Marley - QuickSeek Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		In 1976, just two days before a scheduled free concert that Marley and Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley had organized in the run up to the general election, Marley, his wife Rita, and manager Don Taylor, were shot inside the Marley home.
		Marley sought help, and decided to go to Munich in order to receive treatment from cancer specialist Josef Issels for several months, but it was to no avail.
		Then a month before his death, he was awarded the Jamaican Order of Merit.
	bobmarley.quickseek.com (1892 words)

	Walk good, Miss Lou - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM
		BELOVED Jamaican cultural icon Louise Simone Bennett-Coverly, affectionately called 'Miss Lou', died yesterday at the Scarborough Grace Hospital in Toronto, Canada at age 86, triggering a flood of tributes from the political and artistic communities, all of which recognised her pioneering role in promoting Jamaican folklore worldwide.
		Miss Lou, the prime minister said, was regarded as a part of the national landscape and a true representative of Jamaican hospitality, graciousness and charm.
		Former Prime Minister P J Patterson told the Observer that all Jamaica was extremely saddened by the news of the passing of the great cultural icon.
	www.jamaicaobserver.com /news/html/20060727T000000-0500_109947_OBS_WALK_GOOD__MISS_LOU.asp (1282 words)

	Sir Philip Sherlock (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		A Jamaican by birth, Sir Philip Manderson Sherlock has been described in the citation for the conferment of his OCC award in 1998 as "the complete Caribbean father figure, an inspiration to generations who knew him and served with him".
		His knighthood by the Queen of England was one among many prestigious tokens of recognition of the brilliance and superior intellect of this great Caribbean citizen.
		He received the high honour of the Order of Merit of Jamaica.
	www.caricom.org /jsp/projects/personalities/sir_philip_sherlock.jsp?menu=projects (289 words)

	Jamaica Gleaner : Pieces of the Past: Famous Jamaican Scientists - Dreamers Among Us - The Father Of Jamaican Cattle - ...
		The first Jamaican to receive a Ph.D. in agriculture, his work would revolutionize the Jamaican dairy industry and improve the lives of countless small farmers.
		Bred for size and strength Jamaican cattle at the time were descendants of animals brought by the Spanish and the British hundreds of years before.
		Prior to his passing, Dr. T.P. Lecky received Jamaica's highest civilian honour, the Order of Merit, for creating new breeds based on foreign cattle that reproduce on their own without acting like cross breeds or hybrids.
	www.jamaica-gleaner.com /pages/history/story0053.htm (2125 words)

	JAMAICA - A premier caribbean travel destination featuring the resort areas of Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, ...
		For many Jamaicans, our most vivid memories of Miss Lou come from her performances in Ring Ding, a cultural hour for children on local television; in Comedy Hours, when she teamed with Ranny Williams, “Maas Ran”; and in several national pantomimes.
		Miss Lou has made several records of Jamaican folk songs and ring games, and is also the subject of a documentary, The Drums Keep Sounding.
		Miss Lou is the recipient of two of Jamaica’s highest national honours – the Order of Jamaica (OJ), and the Order of Merit (OM).
	www.visitjamaica.com /resorts/mobay/great_jamaicans_general.aspx?guid=757ff48b-bfa8-4dc8-805f-442e393923bd (405 words)

	Dar Al Hayat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		The 82-year-old McKenley was conferred with the Order of Merit, Jamaica's third-highest honor for his contribution to sports.
		Member of Jamaica's first Olympic team to the London Games in 1948, McKenley is the winner of two individual silver medals and was part of Jamaica's 4x400 meters relay team that won the gold medal at the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, Finland.
		Blackwell, 67, received the Order of Jamaica, the country's fourth-highest honor, for his contribution to the development of Jamaican music.
	english.daralhayat.com /metro/10-2004/Article-20041018-ad0f2a2f-c0a8-01ed-002c-13d7f154682b/story.html (532 words)

	Bob Marley: Keep on Moving : SF Indymedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		However, the move was seen by many Jamaicans as an endorsement of the Manley government by Marley; considered dangerous in a country where people take elections very seriously.
		Rev Hall charged that the Jamaican artist was associated with natty dread and dread locks and feared that Bahamians would start fixing their hair in that fashion and adopt the Rastafarian faith.
		His was buried in his hometown of Nine Miles, Jamaica in grand style and was later awarded Jamaica's Order of Merit for his humanitarian efforts, considered one of the country's highest honours.
	sf.indymedia.org /news/2004/02/1676608.php (1691 words)

	Guyana Caribbean Politics
		The music has moved from previous instrumentation drum, bass, key boards where the guitar and bass are given room to operate, to drum machine, synthesizer, sequencers - to the digital technology and computers.
		Each one of the brothers could have held the spotlight on his own, but they understood that the mission and message woven in reggae will surpass them because it is more than dedicated artistic monuments.
		Jimmy Cliff (James Chambers) who received the Jamaican Order of Merit in November 2003 understood that.
	www.guyanacaribbeanpolitics.com /bathersfield_reggae.html (824 words)

	Jamaica Gleaner - OM for Herb - Olympian tops National Honours and Awards list - Friday \| August 6, 2004
		McKenley is the only recipient of the Order of Merit (OM) this year, the third highest award to be given to any Jamaican.
		Among the recipients in the Order of Distinction, Commander class (CD) are Neville Blythe in recognition of his contribution in the fields of business and community development, as well as Cecil (Sonny) Bradshaw, for his contribution in the field of music and entertainment.
		In the category of the Order of Distinction, Officer class (OD), renowned artiste John Holt will be honoured for his contribution to the development of Jamaican music at home and abroad.
	www.jamaica-gleaner.com /gleaner/20040806/lead/lead1.html (591 words)

	Marley can't rest in peace - 05 Feb 2005 - NZ Herald: Lifestyle News and Reviews from New Zealand and around the World (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		She left the island for Ghana, and the logo for her Rita Marley Foundation is the outline of the continent of Africa, with her face inset.
		In spite of much of what is written about modern Jamaican music and its fascination with violence and sex, young singers such as Richie Spice, Natty King and I-Wayne have emerged who have embraced the Marley message of clean living and brotherly love.
		Marley may be the most famous Jamaican in history but he is recognised only by the island's Order of Merit.
	www.nzherald.co.nz /index.cfm?c_id=6&ObjectID=10009563 (1483 words)

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