The Investiture Ceremony celebrates individuals whose contributions, across community development, infrastructure, poverty alleviation and public service, have positively impacted the lives of Saint Lucians.

 

The honourees and their respective awards are:

* Mr. Henry Cecil Lay, OBE — Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (CMG), for services to the community and to alleviating poverty.

* Mr. Harold Dalson — Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), for contribution to community infrastructural services and development.

* Mr. Noel Samuel Cadasse — Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), for services to community infrastructure and development.

* Mrs. Constance Aldonza — Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), for services to community infrastructure and development.

* Mr. Anthony Biddy Ifiel Goodman — Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), for services to community development.

* Mr. Gregory Isidore — Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), for services to community infrastructure and development.

* Mr. Ausbert Regis — Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), for services to community infrastructure and development.

* Mrs. Elvina Phillips-Raveneau — British Empire Medal (BEM), for services to community infrastructure and development.

* Mrs. Carolyn Annette Simmons — British Empire Medal (BEM), for services to the community and towards alleviating poverty.

* Ms. Catherine Sonia Thornille — British Empire Medal (BEM), for services to community development.

 

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre underscored the importance of recognising and celebrating citizens while they are still able to appreciate the nation’s gratitude. He noted that Saint Lucia must develop a stronger culture of “giving people their flowers while they are alive,” acknowledging their sacrifices, service and contribution to national development. The Prime Minister said the investiture provides an important opportunity not only to confer honours, but to say thank you to Saint Lucians whose work has made a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

 

The Government and people of Saint Lucia proudly congratulate all of the honourees and their families on this distinguished recognition and thank them for their service to our country.

 

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