Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man has been awarded his nation's fourth highest honour - the Order of Jamaica.

Prime Minister Bruce Golding made the announcement  in parliament (15) and confirmed the government had also given its approval for Bolt to be accorded the right to be called "ambassador" with full diplomatic privileges, including a diplomatic passport.

Highway 2000, Jamaica's high-speed expressway, will also be renamed the ‘Usain Bolt Highway’.

The Order of Jamaica entitles members and honorary members to wear the Insignia of the Order as a decoration, be addressed as 'honourable' and use the post nominal letters 'OJ' (members) or 'OJ (Hon)' for honorary members.

23-year-old Bolt, will be the youngest ever recipient of the Order of Jamaica.

Bolt holds the World 100m and 200m records and the Olympic and World titles at the sam