{"id":332011,"date":"2024-10-31T10:27:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T14:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=332011"},"modified":"2024-10-31T10:27:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T14:27:32","slug":"government-to-present-eighteen-individuals-with-meritorious-service-awards-for-independence-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/government-to-present-eighteen-individuals-with-meritorious-service-awards-for-independence-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Government to present eighteen individuals with Meritorious Service Awards for independence celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On November 3, 2024, the occasion of Dominica’s 46th Anniversary of Independence, eighteen individuals will be honored with Meritorious Service Awards. Among the recipients, Olympic Gold Medalist Thea Lafond-Gadson will be recognized with the Dominica Award of Honour, the nation’s highest accolade. Additionally, Dentist Dr. Cyril Robinson, along with representatives from the Government of the United Kingdom, the Government of Canada, and Range Developments, will be awarded the Sisserou Award of Honour.<\/p>\n

The Meritorious Service Award will be presented to several individuals for their contributions in various fields: Cheryl Rolle for Business and Insurance, Simeon Albert for Community Development, Nigel Francis for Education and Culture, Gerald Corbette for Education, Armour Thomas for Community Development, Annette Bates for Community Development and Agriculture, Martin Charles for Diplomacy and Sports, Carol Severin-Abraham for Agriculture, Hudson Challenger for Education, and Catherine Janice Leighton-Armah for Diplomacy.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Courtney Challenger will receive the Long Service Medal for Public Service, while Adelina Destouche will be recognized in the field of Education. Isaac Andre will be honored with the Services Medal of Honour for his contributions to Sports.<\/p>\n

The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium, commencing at 5:00 PM at the\u00a0 Independence Day Observance ceremony on November 3.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On November 3, 2024, the occasion of Dominica’s 46th Anniversary of Independence, eighteen individuals will be honored with Meritorious Service Awards. 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