Governor-General Confers Faithful and Meritorious Service Awards at Investiture Ceremony

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Left to Right - Mr. Eustace Harris, Mrs Phylis Ephena V Matthew, Their Excellencies Sir Rodney and Lady Williams, Mr. Colin John Jenkins, Mr. Donald Zoral Barthley

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His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, GCMG, KGN, KSt.J, Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda, today conferred the Governor-General’s Faithful and Meritorious Service Awards at an Investiture Ceremony held at Government House.

The ceremony formally recognised four distinguished individuals whose lives of dedicated service have made a lasting and meaningful contribution to national development across culture, public health, architecture, sport, and business.

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The award recipients were:

1. Ethan Bailey      Bronze 

2. Nicholas Parkinson.    Bronze 

3. Emerald Thomas     Bronze 

4. Trenari Edwards.    Bronze

5. Jean Claude Burnette.     Bronze and Silver 

6. Elijah Phillip.     Bronze and Silver

7. Mark Jonas.    Bronze and Silver 

8. Daniel Browne.     Bronze and Silver

9. Xavier Patrick.   Bronze and Silver 

10. Asaiah Bailey.   Bronze and Silver 

11. Shanika George.   Bronze and Silver 

12. Haneel Parker     Bronze and Silver

13. Shanae Jervier.   Bronze and Silver 

14. Nayton Kildare    Bronze and Silver 

15. Damani Zakers Bronze and Silver 

16. Everton Jacobs     Bronze and Silver 

17. Athalia Crump.    Bronze and Silver

18. Gerrick Schouten.    Bronze and Silver

19. Sateba Stevens     Bronze and Silver

20. Tquan James.     Bronze and Silver

21. Charles Roberts     Bronze and Silver

22. Beatrice Matthias     Bronze and Silver

23. Tyanna Phillip     Bronze and Silver

24. Jamual Peters.     Bronze and Silver

25. Joel Esprit.   Bronze and Silver 

Award leaders:

1. Mr. Winston Drew

2. Mrs. Petal Adams-Nedd 

3. Ms. Arianne Adams 

4. Ms. Denise Jarvis 

5. Mr. Patrick Riley

In his remarks, Sir Rodney Williams noted that the Governor-General’s Faithful and Meritorious Service Awards were established by Warrant in 2015 to complement the National Honours system, recognising that not every deserving individual may be reached through a single awards framework.

He explained that the awards were introduced to encourage excellence, dedication, and commitment to nation-building, and to affirm the value of faithful service over time.

The Governor-General also highlighted that nominations for the awards are made by application, noting that outstanding service often occurs quietly and may not always be visible unless brought forward by individuals, organisations, and communities. He encouraged institutions to continue recognising excellence within their own ranks as part of building a culture of appreciation and service.

The Faithful and Meritorious Service Awards are conferred in four grades: the Faithful and Meritorious Service Cross, the Faithful and Meritorious Service Medal – Gold, Silver, and Bronze, each reflecting varying levels of distinction and service.

Sir Rodney Williams expressed appreciation to the families, colleagues, and communities who supported the awardees throughout their journeys, acknowledging that their encouragement and sacrifice were integral to the recipients’ achievements.

As the ceremony concluded, His Excellency and Her Excellency Lady Williams extended warm holiday greetings and best wishes for a peaceful, prosperous, and productive 2026, marked by unity, service, and national progress.

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  1. Zoral Congratulations. You are walking in the footstep of your father. My good Rotarian friend. God Bless his soul. He must be very proud of you. I’m waiting for the day that you will be Knighted. Because you are doing great work for the people of this country. You take them out in small groups all over the world and ensure that everyone has an unforgettable time. I have heard much about your tours. And people are so excited to go on the next. What I also understand is you provide people with a payment plan. Making it easier for them to actually afford the trips. I know when you started the Golf Tours, didn’t know then that you would have grown the business so big.

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