His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, GCMG, KGN, KSt.J, Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda, today conferred the Governor-General’s Faithful and Meritorious Service Awards at an Investiture Ceremony held at Government House.
The ceremony formally recognised four distinguished individuals whose lives of dedicated service have made a lasting and meaningful contribution to national development across culture, public health, architecture, sport, and business.
The award recipients were:
1. Ethan Bailey Bronze
2. Nicholas Parkinson. Bronze
3. Emerald Thomas Bronze
4. Trenari Edwards. Bronze
5. Jean Claude Burnette. Bronze and Silver
6. Elijah Phillip. Bronze and Silver
7. Mark Jonas. Bronze and Silver
8. Daniel Browne. Bronze and Silver
9. Xavier Patrick. Bronze and Silver
10. Asaiah Bailey. Bronze and Silver
11. Shanika George. Bronze and Silver
12. Haneel Parker Bronze and Silver
13. Shanae Jervier. Bronze and Silver
14. Nayton Kildare Bronze and Silver
15. Damani Zakers Bronze and Silver
16. Everton Jacobs Bronze and Silver
17. Athalia Crump. Bronze and Silver
18. Gerrick Schouten. Bronze and Silver
19. Sateba Stevens Bronze and Silver
20. Tquan James. Bronze and Silver
21. Charles Roberts Bronze and Silver
22. Beatrice Matthias Bronze and Silver
23. Tyanna Phillip Bronze and Silver
24. Jamual Peters. Bronze and Silver
25. Joel Esprit. Bronze and Silver
Award leaders:
1. Mr. Winston Drew
2. Mrs. Petal Adams-Nedd
3. Ms. Arianne Adams
4. Ms. Denise Jarvis
5. Mr. Patrick Riley
In his remarks, Sir Rodney Williams noted that the Governor-General’s Faithful and Meritorious Service Awards were established by Warrant in 2015 to complement the National Honours system, recognising that not every deserving individual may be reached through a single awards framework.
He explained that the awards were introduced to encourage excellence, dedication, and commitment to nation-building, and to affirm the value of faithful service over time.
The Governor-General also highlighted that nominations for the awards are made by application, noting that outstanding service often occurs quietly and may not always be visible unless brought forward by individuals, organisations, and communities. He encouraged institutions to continue recognising excellence within their own ranks as part of building a culture of appreciation and service.
The Faithful and Meritorious Service Awards are conferred in four grades: the Faithful and Meritorious Service Cross, the Faithful and Meritorious Service Medal – Gold, Silver, and Bronze, each reflecting varying levels of distinction and service.
Sir Rodney Williams expressed appreciation to the families, colleagues, and communities who supported the awardees throughout their journeys, acknowledging that their encouragement and sacrifice were integral to the recipients’ achievements.
As the ceremony concluded, His Excellency and Her Excellency Lady Williams extended warm holiday greetings and best wishes for a peaceful, prosperous, and productive 2026, marked by unity, service, and national progress.
