Britain's King Charles III arrives for the Trooping the Color ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, London, Saturday, June 15, 2024. (Yui Mok/PA via AP)
By EARYEL BOWLEG
Tribune Staff Reporter
ebowleg@tribunemedia.net
THREE Bahamians, including the secretary to the Cabinet, have been recognised in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours.
Governor General Dame Cynthia “Mother” Pratt announced the honours yesterday.
The Knight Bachelor will be conferred on Gerald ‘Gerry’ Deveaux for services to humanity and for entertainment. This rank is granted to men who are knighted.
Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George recipients are Marsha Nicole Campbell, secretary to the Cabinet, for services to the public and Dr Franklin Walkine, for service to public health.
The order of St Michael and St George recognises service in a foreign country or “in relation to foreign and commonwealth affairs”.
The Birthday Honours are various titles and awards to mark the sovereign’s official birthday. They have been awarded on the sovereign’s birthday, with few exceptions, since at least 1860, during Queen Victoria’s reign.
It is one of two annual honours lists in the British honours system, the other being the New Year’s Honours List.
Last year, 12 Bahamians received the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours.
Former Central Grand Bahama MP Neko Grant received the Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to politics. Deputy Commissioner of Police Leamond Deleveaux received the King’s Police Medal for service in the police force.
Comments
TalRussell 5 months ago
The embarrassment of a premiership whilst out have The Colony to fully leave its colonial past to become a Republic and part ways with the King of England. -- Still in love be suckin' up so those signaled-out as Loyal and Faithful Vessels are Royally and Timely Honoured. ---Yes?
Alan1 5 months ago
Congratulations to our Bahamians on the splendid honours bestowed on them by our King. We are proud to be Commonwealth members and are proud of our history. The stability of The Crown is a firm anchor for this country. They are all deserving of such high honours for all their years of devoted service to our country. God Save our King and God bless our beautiful Bahamaland.
Engineer 5 months ago
Congratulations to the three receiving recognition. Should have been more than three honoured. Opportunity lost!!
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