The Cayman Islands celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s birthday
H.E, the Governor, Mr Bruce Dinwiddy, and Emma
Dinwiddy entertain guests in the grounds of
Government House.
Deanna Lookloy receives the Cayman Islands’
Certificate and Badge of Honour from H.E the Governor,
Bruce Dinwiddy.
Dr Gelia L Frederick-van Genderen receives the
Cayman Islands’ Certificate and Badge of Honour from
H.E the Governor, Bruce Dinwiddy.
Members of the Legislative Assembly look on as the
uniformed detachments line up ready for inspection at
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 79th birthday
celebration in downtown George Town.
Uniformed detachments stand to attention in the
blazing sun in honour of the Queen’s Birthday.
Cayman celebrates the Queen’s birthday
Pastor Al Ebanks receives the Cayman
Islands’ Certificate and Badge of Honour
from HE the Governor Bruce Dinwiddy at the
Queen’s Birthday Parade celebrations.
Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday Celebration 2005 began in fine style on the
morning of Saturday 11 June in front of the Legislative Assembly Building in
George Town, Grand Cayman.
As Members of the Legislative Assembly and other dignitaries were seated in
marquees outside the building, people watched as all the uniformed detachments
filed into Fort Street, where they stood to attention facing the Assembly.
Everyone stood as a mark of respect as H.E. the Governor arrived, and faced
the officers of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
All uniformed detachments stood proudly to attention as the Governor walked
past on his inspection, sometimes pausing to chat with a member of the
line-up.
The uniformed detachments taking part in the parade included the Royal
Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS); Fire Service; Prison service; Cadet
Corps; Girls’ Brigade; Sea Scouts; Cub Scouts; and Ex-Servicemen.
Chief Inspector Marlon Bodden of the RCIPS commanded the parade and the
music was provided by the RCIPS Police Band.
Following the first verse of the National Anthem, HE the Governor received
the 21-gun salute; hats and helmets were then raised aloft, in an exuberant
“Three Cheers for Her Majesty The Queen.”
Reverend Alson Ebanks led those assembled in prayers for Her Majesty, which
included thanks for God’s deliverance from peril during Hurricane Ivan.
After Rudy Myles sang the National Song, “Beloved Isles Cayman,” Hon Chief
Secretary George McCarthy announced the presentation of honours and awards.
Recipients of Previous Honours and Awards included, The Most Excellent
Order of the British Empire (Civil Division); To Be a Member (MBE):
Colin Robert Ross, JP; Sherri Ann Bodden-Cowan; Harry Colvin Chisholm, JP;
and Seth Thomas Bodden, JP.
Recipients of Cayman Islands’ Certificate and Badge of Honour (Cert. Hon.)
included:
Frank Fernando Conolly; Annie Rose Scott; Charles Conrad Scott; Pastor
Alden Anersley Ebanks; Loxley Elmslie McLean Banks; Paul Henry Richard Smith;
Deanna Marie Lookloy; John Francis Richard Hew; Dr Gelia L Frederick-van
Genderen; Darrel Benton Rankine; Crosby McDonald Solomon; Charles Jessup
Smith; Clova Brenda Bush; and Leroy Elliott.
Finally, Joseph Ostroski, MD, received an honorary Cayman Islands’
Certificate and Badge of Honour (Honorary Cert. Hon) for service to the people
of the Cayman Islands in the field of medicine.
Ending the parade, the Royal Salute was received by the Governor, before
all the detachments marched away.
Afterwards, the Governor invited members of the public and all those who
had attended the parade to the garden party in the grounds of Government
House, where refreshments were served.
During the party, guests stood as the Governor led them in a toast to Her
Majesty the Queen, who, he said, had showed great concern for the welfare of
the Cayman residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan, and had asked him to
keep her informed of the Islands’ progress in recovery.
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