The Jamaican honours system has developed as a unique entity since the passage of the National Honours and Awards Act by the Parliament of Jamaica in 1969 (Act No.
The Governor-General of Jamaica serves as the Chancellor of the orders.
Membership is conferred by the Governor-General upon the advice of the Prime Minister of Jamaica.
[2] The honours in this Jamaican system are as follows, from highest to lowest in rank:[2] (3 inches wide) (1½ inches wide) In exercise of the royal prerogative, Charles III, as King of Jamaica, awards the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG) to the incumbent Governor-General of Jamaica.
It is not part of the Jamaican National Honours system.