Despite talks of a possible boycott & bloggers questioning the change of location to Grace Bay, the Queens Birthday parade went off without a hitch at the Rugby field in Providenciales.
Attending the celebrations was HE. Governor Beckingham & Mrs. Beckingham, Acting Premier Hon. Akeeria Missick, Hon. Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Sharlene Cartwright and Shadow Minister Josephine Connolly along with other distinguished guests.
Following the inspections of the core and the performances by the Police band, HE brought greetings on behalf of the HM the Queen and also mentioned the Premiers visit to the UK.
Compere Jameka Russell presented awards to officers for 25 years, 18 years & 30 years of service for Colonial Medals.
Long Service – 18 years:
Constable Anthony Cumberbatch
Sergeant Peter Quelch
Long Service – 25 years:
Inspector Jerome Caley
Sergeant Carl Lightbourne
Long Service 30 years:
Sergeant Henderson Williams
Police – Providenciales
Long Service for 18 years:
Sergeant Drexel Porter, PROVO
Sergeant Carisa Clare, PROVO
Sergeant Shervin Adams, PROVO
Sergeant Edmond Dick, PROVO
Inspector Everet Warrican, PROVO
Sergeant David Wilson, PROVO
Sergeant Grantley Williams, PROVO
Constable Elliot Brown, PROVO
Sergeant Alston Providence, PROVO
Sergeant Calvin Chase, PROVO
Sergeant Croydon Lightbourne, PROVO
Long Service for 25 years:
ASP Kenville Charles, PROVO (asst sup of police)
ASP Keith Russell, PROVO
Inspector Irene Butterfield, PROVO
Inspector Nigel Gilkes, PROVO
Inspector Sandy Williams, PROVO
Inspector Calvin Chase, PROVO
Long Service for 30 years:
Assistant Commissioner Rodney Adams, PROVO
ASP Ira Baptiste, PROVO
Superintendent Clifford Ashton, PROVO
Inspector Hilton Duncan, PROVO
FIRE DEPARTMENT PROVO
Long Service 25 years
Ronnie Simmons-Senior Fire Prevention Officer- 27 years
Kenneth Williams- Leading Fireman, 26 years
Long Service 30 years
Carlton Jennings Chief Fire Officer 31 years
Joseph Williams Deputy Fire Chief 34 years
CUSTOMS – PROVO
Long Service – 18 years:
Alton Scott SeniorCustom Officer 18yrs
Stafford Samual Senior Customs Officer 18yrs
Gregston Been Senior Customs Officer 18yrs
Lolian Forbes Williams Admin Officer 19yrs
Diana Wilson Customs Officer 21yrs
Denise Robinson Assistant Collector 23yrs
Linda Malcolm Deputy Collector 24yrs
