Three nationals honoured at Government House investiture
John Ferdinand KC received the OBE, while Jonathan Bass and Winston Skeete were made MBEs for service to finance and the maritime industry.
BASSETERRE, St Kitts. Three nationals have been recognised for their contributions to national development at an investiture ceremony at Government House.
Governor-General Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd presented the honours on Tuesday.
John Emile Ferdinand KC was appointed an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE). Jonathan Winston Bass was made a Member of the Order (MBE) for services to the financial sector, and Winston Alphanso Skeete was made an MBE for services to the maritime industry.
Acting Prime Minister Dr Geoffrey Hanley congratulated the honourees on behalf of Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew and the government, and said their recognition sends a message to young people about perseverance.
"They show that excellence takes time," Dr Hanley said.
Those attending included the Deputy Governor-General for Nevis, Her Honour Hyleeta Liburd, Cabinet ministers, Speaker of the National Assembly Lanein Blanchette, National Hero Sir Kennedy Simmonds, and the honourees' families.
