by Linda Straker
- OBE awarded to Lindon Victor and Leroy JosephĀ
- MBE awarded to Christina Batson and Neil Ferguson
- BEM awarded to Alwyn Enoe and Reverend Dave King
TheĀ 2023 world bronze medallist and a 2-time Commonwealth Games championĀ Lindon Victor is among 6 Grenadians recognised by King Charles III in his 2024 New Yearās Honours list. TheyĀ were awarded as part of the New Year celebrations and announced on 29 December 2023.
Victor was recognised for his outstanding contribution to sports and was granted the Order of the British Empire (OBE). Also receiving the OBE title wasĀ Leroy JosephĀ for services to Policing. Joseph is the former head of the Immigration Department who retired in 2023.Ā The OBE is awarded for having a major local role in any activity, including people whose work has made them known nationally in their chosen area.
Others recognised are Christina Batson and Neil Ferguson who were madeĀ Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).Ā BatsonĀ received the honour forĀ herĀ services to Education,Ā andĀ FergusonĀ for his contributionĀ to Culture.Ā The MBE is awardedĀ for an outstanding achievement or service to the community which has had a long-term, significant impact.
The Medal of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) was awarded to traditional boatbuilder from Carriacou Alwyn Enoe for his services to Entrepreneurship and to The Reverend Dave King, Presiding Bishop, River Sallee Pentecostal Church/Temple of Deliverance, Grenada District for his services to Religious Affairs and Social Work. The BEM is awarded for a hands-on service to the local community.
All the people honoured or recognised by Charles III in his right as King of Grenada are done on the advice of His Majestyās Government. Grenada is a member of the Commonwealth, and the King is head of the Commonwealth.