Updated: 12 November, 2007
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Derek Haines gets Queen’s honour Queen Elizabeth II has presented Detective Chief Superintendent in the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS), Derek Haines, with the Queen’s Police Medal (QPM). “In 1999 I received the Colonial Police Medal (CPM). Prince Andrew presented that award to me in the Cayman Islands. I am very proud to be selected for this, even higher honour. caymannetnews.com 4 Nov 05 |
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International honours for disaster manager The Director of Hazard Management Cayman Islands (HMCI) Dr Barbara Carby has recently received two international honours for her work in the field of disaster management. Dr Carby, a 20-year veteran in the field of emergency preparedness and mitigation, has been appointed Knight in the National Order of Merit by the French Government for her “remarkable contribution to tighten the bonds between France and Jamaica,” a letter from the French Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica, said. This Order was established in 1963 by French General Charles de Gaulle to award French citizens for their outstanding achievements in public office, whether civil or military. However, foreigners also are eligible to receive this honour, in recognition of their dedication to promote ties between their country and France. The Governor-General of Jamaica also conferred the honour of the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander (CD) upon Dr Carby. As stated in a letter from the Office of the Prime Minister of Jamaica, the honour was given in recognition of her “dedicated service in the field of disaster management”. caymannewsnet.com 26 Oct 07 |
