Honours: Diplomatic Service and Overseas List
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Greenwood, Prof Christopher John, CMG, Prof of Internat Law, London School of Economics. For serv publ Internat Law.
Order of St Michael and St George
Knight Commander (KCMG)
Cahn, Andrew Thomas, CMG, Chief exec, UK Trade and Investment. Patey, William Charters, CMG, HM Ambassador, Riyadh.
Commander (CMG)
Canning, Mark, HM Ambassador, Rangoon. Curley, Eugene Gerard, OBE, Counsellor, FCO. Hickey, Christopher John, Dir, Br Ccl, Spain. Layden, Anthony Michael, The Foreign sec's Representative for Deportation with Assurances. For serv counter terrorism. Macaire, Robert, Formerly dir of Consular Services, FCO. MacIntosh, Ms Sarah, Formerly Brit High commr, Freetown. Monk, Richard Gordon, OBE, QPM, Formerly Police commr, UN Interim Mission in Kosovo. For serv policing in Kosovo. Thomson, Adam McClure, Dir of South Asia and Afghanistan, FCO. Wightman, Scott Andrew Norman, Formerly dir of Global and Economic Issues, FCO.
Order of the British Empire
Knight Grand Cross (GCB)
The Right Honourable Baron Slynn Of Hadley, Gordon, Formerly chm, Internat Law Association. For serv European and Internat Law.
Commander (CBE)
Benson, Harry James, Freelance Photo-Journalist. For serv photography, and to the commty in the UK. Clegg, Nicholas Peter, Founder Trustee, mgg Trustee and ltly chm, Daiwa Anglo- Japanese Foundation. For serv UK-Japanese rels. Colley, Prof Linda, Author and Prof of History, Princeton Univ. For serv historical studies. Nolan, Prof Peter Hugh, Sinyi Prof, Judge Business School, Univ of Camb. For serv supporting Brit busnss in China and China's integration into the global economy. Norse, Prof David, Emeritus Prof of Environmental Management, Univ College London Environment Inst and Whitehall China Task Force Member. For serv internat sustainable devel and UK/China rels. Skerritt, John Richard Shervington, Financial sec. For publ serv, Montserrat.
Officer (OBE)
Alexander, Nicholas Jonathan, First sec, FCO. David, George Alkiviades, For serv UK/Greek rels in the fld of educ. De Waal, Dr Alexander William Lowndes, For serv devel and conflict resolution in Africa. Evans, Prof David Geraint, Prof of Materials Science, Beijing Univ of Chemical Technology. For serv internat science and UK/China Relations. Francino, Michael Ernesto, Formerly consult Team Leader, Dept for Internat Development. For serv econ reform in Iraq. Gray, Patrick Hugo, For serv Brit nuclear non-proliferation initiatives in Russia and the Commwlth Independent States. Hemery, Dr John Anthony Dir, Centre for Diplomatic Studies. For serv Brit intrsts overseas. Hepworth, David Alexander James, QGM, Formerly Sen Investigations Adviser, Brit Embassy, Kabul. For serv the Police in Afghanistan. Holloway, Michael John, Regional dir, Consular and Visa Services for Iberia, Brit Embassy, Madrid. Kenrick, Ms Ann, Sec-Gen, Brit Section, Franco-Br Ccl. For serv promoting Franco-Brit rels. Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, For serv UK/Bangladesh trade and devel rels and corporate social responsibility. Lister, Mrs Cheryl-Ann Elizabeth, Formerly Chairperson and Ch exec Offr, Bermuda Monetary Authority. For serv promoting sound fin regulation in Bermuda. Marsden, Rurik Miles, Formerly First Secertary (Development), Brit Embassy, Rangoon. Norman, Jarlath Stephen, First sec, FCO. Nuttall, Charles John Sinclair, Formerly dir, Br Ccl, Colombia. Paterson, William James, Formerly EU ch Police Adviser and Team Leader, Darfur. For serv in support of the African Union Peacekeeping Mission to Darfur. Phillips, Gary LeRoy, Consultant. For publ serv in Bermuda. Powell, Derek Laurence, mgg dir, Internat Training Services. For serv trg. Sherar, Paul Desmond, Formerly dir, Visa Services Operations for the Asia Pacific Region, Brit Embassy, Beijing. Stockwin, Prof James Arthur Ainscow, Nissan Prof, Modern Japanese Studies and dir, Nissan Inst of Japanese Studies, Oxf Univ. For serv academic excellence and the promotion of UK/Japanese understanding. Sword, Rupert Robert, chm and Regional hd, Latin America Schroder Investment Management, Schroders plc. For serv Brit comml intrsts and to the Brit commty in Argentina. Thomson, Andrew Robert Hay, First sec, Brit Embassy, Bogota. Townsend, David Richard, First sec, FCO. Warburton, Prof David, Prof of Paediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital Los Angeles. For serv UK/USA collaboration on hlthcare res. Young, Nicholas Charles, Journalist, Researcher and Trainer for Aid Agencies. For serv sustainable devel and to civil soc in China.
Member (MBE)
Bennett, Sean, Fleet mgr, Brit Embassy, Baghdad. For serv charitable activities in Iraq. Bodden, Ms Eziethamae Eleanor, For serv the commty, Cayman Islands. Callwood, Philicianno, Proprietor, Foxy's Bar and Restaurant, Entrepreneur and Musician. For serv tourism, Brit Virgin Islands. Carter, David John, First sec, FCO. Horridge-Deakin, Mrs Pamela Dorothy, Vice pres, Ibiza and Formentera Association for the Prevention of Cancer. For serv charitable activities in Ibiza and Formentera. Esslemont, Ms Vivien Christine, Assistant dir, Br Ccl, Mozambique. Fortunato, Mrs Rebecca Dawn, Presdt, Gibraltar Amateur Swimming Association, and vice pres, Gibraltar Commwlth Games Association. For serv sport. Franklin, Paul William, Second sec, FCO. Hardy, Iain Peter McPherson, Hon Consul, Valparaiso. Hopkin, Mrs Marguerite Loudon, For serv the Brit commty in France. Joshua, Mrs Elizabeth Florence, For serv educ and the commty, St. Helena and Ascension Island. Adams-Leach, Mrs Shirley, For serv musical educ, Falkland Islands. Millard, Paul Stuart, HM Ambassador's drvr. For serv the Brit Embassy in Berne. Miller, Nicholas Michael, Second sec, Brit Embassy, Bogota. Morshed, Mrs Samantha Jane, Founder, Hathay Bunano knitwear co. For serv disadvantaged and vulnerable women and children in Bangladesh. Munro, Mrs Ann, Vice Consul, Brit Embassy, Doha. Pearson, Ms Alexandra Maria, For serv victims of the Chinese earthquake in May 2008. Seabourne, Ian, Founder, Operation Breakthrough. For serv tackling juvenile delinquency through sport in Hong Kong. Slatter, Miss Layla Kelly, Formerly Third sec, Brit Embassy, Damascus. For serv in the Middle East and Afghanistan. Hall-Smith, Ms Vanessa Frances, Dir, Brit Inst of Florence. For serv promoting UK culture in Italy. Trott, Arthur Chesley, Artist and Sculptor. For serv Art in Bermuda. Tsui Tin-Yau, Anthony, Dir, Croucher Foundation. For serv science and UK/Hong Kong rels. Widdowson, Alister Stanley, Formerly Sen Teacher, Br Ccl, Burma. Williams, Ms Inga Mary, Sec, Links House Sen Citizens Residence. For serv the Brit commty in Argentina. Worthington, Christopher John, Hon Supervisor, Commwlth War Graves Commn, Sri Lanka. For serv the memory of the war dead.
COMMONWEALTH - ANTIGUA AND BARBADUA
Order of St Michael and St George
Commander (CMG)
Thomas, Col Trevor A, For serv the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force.
Order of the British Empire
Officer (OBE)
Croft, Lt Col Edward H, Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force.
Member (MBE)
Roberts-McKay, Mrs Glendina Mashela, For publ serv.
COMMONWEALTH - BARBADOS
Commander (CBE)
Manning, Miss Marvo Olivia, For serv the arts and to youth devel. Marshall, The Very Reverend Frank Bert Hamilton Harcourt, For serv religion and to the commty. Watts, Astor Burleigh, For serv the construction ind.
Officer (OBE)
Gay, Mrs Enid Amelia, For serv nursing and nursing educ. Walker, Cyril Valentine, For serv educ and to the Diaspora. Yearwood, Winston Carloyde, For serv entertainment, tourism and youth educ.
Member (MBE)
Baird, The Reverend Lucille Onita, For serv the Church and the commty. Hart, Mrs Marion Loleita, For serv the promotion of lcl cuisine. Morris, Geoffrey Carlton, For serv educ and childcare.
COMMONWEALTH - BELIZE
Commander (CBE)
Williams, Rodwell Roosevelt Adlai, For publ and commty serv.
Officer (OBE)
Contreras, Mrs Floridalba Carmita, For serv educ and to the commty.
Member (MBE)
Heusner, Ms June Amelia, JP (S), For publ and commty serv. McCorkle, Ms Celi Nunez, For serv the commty and to commerce.
COMMONWEALTH - COOK ISLANDS
Officer (OBE)
Crocombe, Mrs Marjorie Tuainekore Tere, For serv the Cook Islands, the Pacific, educ, literature and the commty.
Member (MBE)
Toru, Tutai-o-Ngametua, For publ serv and serv sport.
British Empire Medal
BEM
Tuteru, Taepae, For publ serv and serv the Church. Wichman, Tomoavao Tamanu, For serv the commty and to scient inventions.
COMMONWEALTH - GRENADA
Order of the British Empire
Commander (CBE)
Brizan, George Ignatius, CMG, For serv politics and educ.
Member (MBE)
Gabriel, Miss Hillary Anne, For commty work with persons living with disabilities. Hughes, Richard N, For serv sport. Pierre, Michael, For serv politics and to educ.
British Empire Medal
BEM
Blair, Peter Joseph, For serv sport and culture. Francis, John, For serv farming.
COMMONWEALTH - SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS
Order of the British Empire
Member (MBE)
Morton, Mrs Mary Sophia, For publ serv. Thomas, Clifford Macleod Fitzroy, For serv the Trade Unions.
COMMONWEALTH - SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
Order of St Michael and St George
Commander (CMG)
Huggins, The Reverend Arthur Hoskins, For serv religion and to educ.
Order of the British Empire
Officer (OBE)
Jack, Alphius Nathaniel, For serv busnss, religion and the commty. Providence, Dr Timothy Leroy, For serv med and to the commty.
Member (MBE)
Gunsam, Mrs Muriel Dorothy, For serv busnss and to religion. Rodney, Ms Anesta Ileen, For serv educ and to the commty. Matthews-Williams, Mrs Cacheta Iselma, For serv busnss and to the commty.
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