{"id":21415,"date":"2018-11-01T17:26:07","date_gmt":"2018-11-01T21:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=21415"},"modified":"2018-11-01T17:26:08","modified_gmt":"2018-11-01T21:26:08","slug":"two-wealthy-businessmen-receive-knighthoods-for-contributions-to-national-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/two-wealthy-businessmen-receive-knighthoods-for-contributions-to-national-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Wealthy Businessmen Receive Knighthoods For Contributions to National Development"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Businessmen George Ryan and Martin Ellis Franklin have received Knighthoods for their contributions to national development as Antigua and Barbuda celebrates 37 years of independence today.<\/p>

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The lesser known Martin was awarded the KGCN for economic development,heritage restoration, business and community service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on his citation, Franklin “has shown a strong commitment to the nation.”<\/p>

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Among his long list of selfless services to the country, Martin donated two million dollars to the restoration of Government House.<\/p>

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After hurricane Imra last September, Martin made the single largest contribution of one million dollars to NODS for rebuilding efforts on Barbuda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He is also responsible for the total refurbishment of the Finnes Institute at a cost of three million dollars.<\/p>

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Sir Martin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

He also serves as an economic envoy for Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The better Known George Ryan was recognised for his contribution to business and community service.<\/p>

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A construction mogul, Ryan helped in the construction of several government buildings which are still standing today.<\/p>

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Currently, he still owns a number of businesses in Antigua and sit on several national boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His citation said he donated the first set of police motor vehicles to the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Mr Ryan’s contributions to the church, state, and community have made a significant impact on the development and advancement of our nation.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The knighthood is Antigua and Barbuda’s second highest award. It is second only to the award of National Hero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall ten people received awards today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Full list of Awardees\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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