Honours mark Her Majesty’s birthday ceremonies

Pomp, pageantry and awards marked the official gathering in George Town on Saturday in observance of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday.  

Twelve people were honoured by Acting Governor Donovan Ebanks, followed by the announcement of the 2011 birthday honours recipients by Acting Deputy Governor Franz Manderson.  

The observance also included a parade, the customary 21-gun salute and three cheers and a prayer and the national song. The observance marked the Queen’s 85th birthday. 

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Celeste Edith Broderick receives Cayman Islands Certificate and Badge of Honour for community services.

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Ellen Rose Sherman receives the Cayman Islands Certificate and Badge of Honour for community services.

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William Kemuel Jackson receives Member of the Most Excellent Order of he British Empire from Acting Governor Donovan Ebanks.

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Reba G. Dilbert receives the Cayman Islands Certificate and Badge of Honour for community services.

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Premier McKeeva Bush meets the public.

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Scouts march by in parade formation.
Photo: Jewel Levy

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The Royal Salute by, from left, RCIPS Inspector Ian Yearwood and Police Commissioner David Baines in the company of Acting Governor Donovan Ebanks.