{"id":50379,"date":"2019-08-14T17:36:51","date_gmt":"2019-08-14T21:36:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=50379"},"modified":"2019-08-14T17:54:01","modified_gmt":"2019-08-14T21:54:01","slug":"manager-of-kings-casino-receives-award-from-governor-general","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/manager-of-kings-casino-receives-award-from-governor-general\/","title":{"rendered":"Manager of King’s Casino And Several Others Receive Awards from Governor General"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The owner of King’s Casino, Emilio Fagalde and 12 others received awards from the Governor General for their respective contributions to national development.<\/p>

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Read more in the citations below:<\/p>\n

His Excellency, The Governor General, Sir Rodney Williams KGN, GCMG, KSt.J, MBBS, Grand Master of the Chancery of the Orders and Decorations of Antigua and Barbuda, has been graciously pleased after consultation with the Chancellor, to present the Governor General\u2019s Personal Honours on Tuesday August 13, 2019.<\/strong><\/p>

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  1. Karl Bernard James to be a recipient of the Governor General\u2019s Faithful and Meritorious Service \u2013 Cross –<\/strong> For meritorious performance in yachting and sailing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Mr. Karl Bernard James GOH, learned to sail as an adolescent. Forty years later, Karl has every reason to be proud of his achievements and contributions in a sector which has become both his passion and career.<\/p>\n

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    He has served as Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s Sailing Athlete for the past 37 years; Karl James has competed in sailing challenges all over the world and amassed an impressive collection of over twenty-one (21) in just 1st<\/sup>, 2nd<\/sup> and 3rd<\/sup> place positions alone!<\/p>

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    This distinguished awardee is the ONLY sailor to have competed in two Olympic Games; the 1996 Atlanta, USA Games and the 2000 Sydney, Australia Games in Sailing, in the Laser Class to be specific. His score sheet reads as follows:<\/p>\n

    –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The highest level of achievement by any national sailor – Out of a fleet of 90 boats, Karl won the Silver Medal in the Sunfish World Championship in 2001<\/p>

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    –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Record Holder \u2013 13 Championships out of its 17-year history in the Antigua Laser Champion<\/p>

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    –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Record Holder \u2013 Caribbean Laser Champion for five (5) consecutive years from 2001 \u2013 2005. Most consecutive wins by any single sailor in the Caribbean Laser Championships.<\/p>\n

    –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Record Holder at the TEAM level of the Caribbean Laser Championships, as Captain of the Team, most consecutive wins 1997 – 2003<\/p>\n

    –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The first to represent Antigua and Barbuda internationally in the Laser Class at the Central American Caribbean (CAC) Games \u2013 1994<\/p>\n

    –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gold Medal Winner, Laser Class, Olympic Classes Festival, Puerto Rico<\/p>\n

    –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 As the Tactician, Main Sheet Trimmer and Rules Expert on the J Class Ranger, Won 3 World Championships in 2007, 2008 and 2010 at the Rolex Maxi World Cup and the Mini Maxi World Championship<\/p>\n

    –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 As Professional Crew, won First Place in EVERY MAJOR CARIBBEAN EVENT \u2013 Heineken Regatta, St. Maarten\/Rolex Regatta, St. Thomas\/BVI Spring Regatta, St. Bart\u2019s Bucket Regatta\/ Puerto Rico Heineken Regatta, St. Croix Regatta, Antigua Sailing Week, Antigua Classic Week<\/p>\n

    –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MOST RECENT WINS \u2013 2017 Caribbean Laser Dinghy Championships for the sixth time; 17th out of 69 in the 2017 Laser Master World Championship in Croatia; 12th in the 2018 Laser Master World Championship in Dublin Ireland.<\/p>\n

    – Karl James has distinguished himself as being one of the few black Caribbean sailors competing convincingly at the International level.<\/p>\n

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    Not only has Mr. James developed a professional career in the marine industry, he has also volunteered his services and skills for thousands of hours.<\/p>\n

    – Manager, Dinghy Sailing and Youth Training at Antigua Yacht Club for the past 26 years;<\/p>\n

    – A Member of the Antigua Sailing Week Regatta Committee for the past 19 years;<\/p>\n

    –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Director, National Sailing Academy for the past 8 years;<\/p>\n

    –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 National Representative on the International Optimist Dinghy Association for the past two years;<\/p>\n

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    Mr. James is a pioneer in sailing education and training in Antigua and Barbuda and has, over his 40-year career trained thousands of young people, mostly between the ages of 6 \u2013 25 years old, how to sail. Additionally, Karl, through his connections in the sector has arranged a number of college scholarships for youth in the community and donations for developmental purposes, most notably the restoration of Clarence House through an introduction of Sir Peter Harrison for whom he sailed for 10 years.<\/p>\n

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    Mr. James has contributed significantly to economic development in the marine tourism industry in the following ways:<\/p>\n

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    –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Creating competitive sports sailors as well as marine employees and entrepreneurs. Many of the youths trained in sailing are now successfully employed in the sector as skilled tradesmen, captains of charter yachts, tour boat captains, ships pilots at the Antigua Port Authority, water sports attendants at hotels, coast guard officers, US Navy officers, competitive racers and international sailing coaches.\u00a0 number own their own businesses.<\/p>\n

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    –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 He was a member of the committee, headed by Paola Vittoria, which successfully presented the national bid for the 2019 Optimist World Championship which was held in Antigua and Barbuda, July 6 \u2013 16, 2019 for the first time. Over 250 young sailors from over 65 countries participated in the event and brought the usual slow season alive.<\/p>\n

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    What philosophy drives Mr. James to contribute to his community and nation as a whole?<\/p>\n

    Love for his country and people drives Mr. James to continue to serve selflessly. The following is a quote from Mr. James,<\/p>\n

    \u2018I believe that one must practice what one preaches therefore I am constantly aware of being a role model and ambassador for my students. I continue to compete internationally as one of the few Black professionals in amateur and professional sailboat racing. I am a strong advocate of healthy living and good behavior, as a reflection of your responsibility to the community. I do not smoke, do drugs, or drink alcohol, a life style parents often ask me to counsel their children about\u2019.<\/p>\n

    Mr. Karl Bernard James to be a recipient of the Governor General\u2019s Faithful and Meritorious Service \u2013 Cross – For meritorious performance in yachting and sailing
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    1. Elvira Bell, Ms. Christal Clashing, Ms. Samara Emmanuel, Ms. Kevinia Francis and Ms. Junella King to be recipients of the Governor General\u2019s Faithful and Meritorious Service Cross \u2013 for meritorious performance in sports as members of Team Antigua Island Girls in the 2018\/2019 Talisker Whiskey Challenge<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      When Team Antigua Atlantic Rowers arrived home in second place on January 13, 2018, the challenge was issued for an all-female team from Antigua and Barbuda to be next. Several women answered the call but only five women cleared to the final list \u2013 four athletes and a skipper. The fabulous five as they called themselves were named as Elvira Bell, Christal Clashing, Samara Emmanuel, Kevinia Francis,\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Junella King. <\/em>They officially registered as Team Antigua Island Girls <\/strong>and with the support of their Patron, Her Excellency Lady Williams and several corporate and private sponsors, set their sights on being in the top five contenders in the 2018\/2019 Talisker Whiskey Challenge. Team Antigua Island Girls set their sights on being in the top tier of the challenge. They had the support of tough taskmaster and coach Eli Fuller and other experts in physical and mental fitness. They created international ripples both on sea and on land as they made history. History was made as the first female team from Antigua and Barbuda to compete in the Challenge and the first all-black female team in the world to row across the Atlantic Ocean arrived at the scenic Nelson\u2019s Dockyard a fanfare and resounding applause from thousands of welcoming fans. Forty-seven days, eight hours and 25 minutes. That\u2019s how long it took Team Antigua Island Girls to row 3,000 nautical miles across the Atlantic Ocean from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to their homeland.<\/p>\n

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      The women selected Cottage of Hope as their charity. Cottage of Hope is a non-profit organization founded in 2009 that houses and\/or serves girls<\/p>\n

      who have been abused, neglected or orphaned. Needless to say, the beneficiaries, the Cottage of Hope are profoundly grateful to Team Antigua Island Girls for understanding and supporting their cause so generously.<\/p>\n

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      Ms. Elvira Bell, Ms. Christal Clashing, Ms. Samara Emmanuel, Ms. Kevinia Francis and Ms. Junella King to be recipients of the Governor General\u2019s Faithful and Meritorious Service Cross \u2013 for meritorious performance in sports as members of Team Antigua Island Girls in the 2018\/2019 Talisker Whiskey Challenge.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Carlo Falcone – \u2013 Governor General\u2019s Faithful and Meritorious Service Medal \u2013 Gold \u2013 For meritorious performance in sports and community development<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        In 1954, Carlo Falcone entered the world in the port city Leghorn, Italy with an Italian Navy Admiral as his grandfather and a yet unknown future as a mariner and successful marine sector businessman. Sixty-five (65) years later Mr. Falcone has made Antigua and Barbuda his second home along with his four (4) children, three of whom were born here.<\/p>\n

        Prior to his journey to the Caribbean, Carlo, a graduate of Nautical Studies landed his first major job as Head of the Purchasing Department with the company, Yacht and Sails in 1973. He went on to work as the Harbour Master in Sardinia, sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1979 on the vessel Cecilie and in 1980 accepted an assignment by Horizon Sail USA to build and implement the Horizon Italy Sails in Capalle (Florence). One year later, after training in the USA he successfully realized his objective and started the production of sails in Capalle. Four years later in 1984, following the sale of shares Mr. Falcone purchased the S\/Y Caccia alla Volpe and sailed it to the Caribbean and decided to make Antigua and Barbuda his home. \u00a0In 1985 Carlo established a local company called Italy Imports Ltd to import Italian products on the island. Two years later, he was successful in his application to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to build a marina which would later open in 1988 as the Antigua Yacht Club Marina with expansion and the inclusion of a resort in 2005 and 2006 respectively. The Harmony Hall Yacht Club was also the brain child of this this accomplished athlete and businessman. Carlo Falcone progressed in his business ventures but never left his sport of choice sailing and his love for car racing. His sporting achievements and contributions include the following:<\/p>\n