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2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours List Announced

2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours List Announced

Her Majesty the Queen, has recognised the following people in her annual Birthday Honours List - Mrs. Ginny Ferson, Ms. Leleath Gloria Bailey,  Dr. William Cooke, Mrs. Cynthia S. Cox, Mrs. Mary Lodge, and Mr. Ian Murdoch. Ginny Ferson OBE Government House is pleased to announce that Deputy Governor Ginny Ferson has been awarded an OBE [Officer... Read more of this article

Submit Nominations For Queen’s Honours List

Submit Nominations For Queen’s Honours List

The public is invited to submit names of individuals they would like to be considered for Her Majesty the Queen’s Honours List. “The Queen’s Certificate and Badge of Honour is awarded to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to public life or committed themselves to serving and helping Bermuda over a sustained period,”... Read more of this article

DeSilva & Pedro Awarded Police Medals

DeSilva & Pedro Awarded Police Medals

Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva has been awarded the Queen’s Police Medal and Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro has received the Overseas Territories Police Medal, Government House confirmed this evening. “Government House has announced that Her Majesty The Queen has approved the award of: The Queen’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service... Read more of this article

2016 Queen’s New Year’s Honours List Revealed

2016 Queen’s New Year’s Honours List Revealed

Her Majesty the Queen has recognized a number of Bermudians in her annual New Year’s Honours List, with Norma Wade-Miller, Bishop Ewen Ratteray, Debbie Ray-Rivers, Jon Brunson, Sandra Butterfield, Patrina O’Connor , Larry Ebbin, Judie Clee, Roger Sherratt, Randolph Mordecai Ratteray, and Rodney Smith Jr. all being honoured for their contributions. “Order... Read more of this article

2016 Queen’s Birthday Honours List Announced

2016 Queen’s Birthday Honours List Announced

[Updated] Her Majesty the Queen has recognized a number of locals in her annual Birthday Honours List, including Martha Dismont, Carol Everson, Ronnie Chameau, Deborah Lyn-Ann Gillett, Gary Douglas Staines, Calvin Lee Smith, Sergeant Gregory MacArthur Grimes, Vivlyn Cooper, Eddie Fisher, Jay Kempe, Malcolm Kirkland, Troy Lewis and Alda Raposo. Member... Read more of this article

Names Sought For Queen’s Birthday Honours

Names Sought For Queen’s Birthday Honours

Members of the public are being encouraged to submit names of individuals they would like to be considered for Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. The Queen’s Certificate and Badge of Honour is awarded to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to public life or committed themselves to serving and helping Bermuda over... Read more of this article

2016 Queen’s New Year’s Honours List

2016 Queen’s New Year’s Honours List

Her Majesty the Queen has recognized Charles Henry Webbe and Linda Wilma Maureen Paynter in her New Year’s Honours List 2016. The announcement said, “Queen’s Certificates and Badges of Honour Mr. Charles Henry Webbe: For the promotion of Bermuda [locally and abroad] Veteran journalist Charles Webbe has dedicated his entire career to the... Read more of this article

Submit Nominations For Queen’s Honours List

Submit Nominations For Queen’s Honours List

Government House and The Cabinet Office invited members of the public to submit nominations to be considered for Her Majesty the Queen’s Certificate and Badge of Honour for the 2016 New Year’s Honours. The next round of nominations should be received by 4 December, 2015. Nominees should be individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Bermuda’s... Read more of this article

2015 Queen’s Birthday Honours List Released

2015 Queen’s Birthday Honours List Released

Her Majesty the Queen has recognized the following people in her annual Birthday Honours List:  Sir Edward Zacca, Mrs. Deborah Jean Jones, Dr. John William Cann, Mr. James Frank Amos, Mrs. Judith Vernell Burgess, Mr. Alan David Frith, and Mr. Stuart Jackson Hayward. Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George The Rt. Hon. Sir Edward... Read more of this article

Queen’s Certificate Nomination Deadline: May 29

Queen’s Certificate Nomination Deadline: May 29

Government House and the Cabinet Office today reminded the public that 29th May 2015, is the deadline to nominate members of the community for Her Majesty the Queen’s Certificate and Badge of Honour. Governor George Fergusson stated, “The Queen’s Certificate and Badge of Honour are awarded twice each year, on New Year’s Day and in June to commemorate... Read more of this article

Nominations Open For Queen’s Honours List

Nominations Open For Queen’s Honours List

Government House and the Cabinet Office said they are “encouraging the public to nominate worthy members of the community for recognition in Her Majesty the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List. A spokesperson said, “Honours are awarded to individuals who have made outstanding achievements in public life or committed themselves to serving... Read more of this article

Spurlings Recognised in New Year’s Honours

Spurlings Recognised in New Year’s Honours

[Updated] Her Majesty the Queen has recognized Richard Spurling and Jane Spurling in her New Year’s Honours List 2015. Mr. Richard Dudley Spurling: For services to Bermuda. Richard Spurling comes from a family where service to the community was always expected and upheld and service to the community of St. George’s and St. David’s has been... Read more of this article

2014 Queen’s Birthday Honours List Revealed

2014 Queen’s Birthday Honours List Revealed

Her Majesty the Queen has recognized former Premier Paula Cox, Rev. Dr. Conway Simmons, Mr. Graham Pewter and Mr. Richard Bascome Jr in the 2014 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Ms Cox was named Commander of the British Empire, while Rev. Dr. Simmons Mr. Pewter, and Mr. Bascome were awarded Queen’s Certificates and Badges of Honour. From left... Read more of this article

Four Named In Queen’s New Year Honours List

Four Named In Queen’s New Year Honours List

Her Majesty the Queen has recognized Louise Jackson, Stan “Lord Necktie” Seymour, Kathleen Ester Ford and David Michael Thompson in her New Years Honours List 2014. Former MP Louise Jackson was honoured for her public service and service to seniors, Stan “Lord Necktie” Seymour for his service in tourism and the arts, Kathleen Ester Ford for... Read more of this article

Raleigh’s Mike Spurling Receives MBE Award

Raleigh’s Mike Spurling Receives MBE Award

Michael Spurling, the founder of Raleigh Bermuda, recently received his MBE from Prince Charles in recognition for his role in making the organisation a success. As noted on the group’s website, “Mike Spurling’s award recognises the seminal role he has played in Youth Development through setting up Raleigh Bermuda. He received his... Read more of this article

Bermudians Honoured On Queen’s Birthday List

Bermudians Honoured On Queen’s Birthday List

The 2013 Queen Birthday Honours List has been released, with former Premier Alex Scott, Clem Talbot, Michael Spurling, Calvin Ming, Raymond Ming and Joan Blades all being honoured. Mr. Alexander Scott, CBE – For services to Bermuda. Official Bio: The Hon. W. Alexander Scott’s public service and political has career has spanned more than three... Read more of this article