
King Charles III has named two Caymanians, Garth Arch and James Watler, as recipients of MBE awards in his first King’s Birthday Honours list.
Arch, chairman of the Children and Youth Services Foundation of the Cayman Islands and managing director of construction firm Arch and Godfrey, is being made a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his services to business, commerce and the community in Cayman.
Watler, a retired civil servant who was president of the Civil Service Association for 10 years, has been made an MBE for his public service and for his services to education in the Cayman Islands.
Governor Jane Owen said in a statement, “My congratulations to the two members of the Cayman community who have been made Members of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in His Majesty The King’s first Birthday Honours list for outstanding services to the Cayman Islands.
“I send my warmest congratulations to both Mr Garth Arch and Mr James Watler on their awards.”
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Congratulations to both gentlemen! Fine examples of Caymanians who have their community at heart.