8 Belizeans received the Queen's honors yesterday at Belize house in Belmopan. Governor General Sir Colville Young awarded Dr. Carla Barnett - Commander of the British Empire (CBE) for her work in economics and education. Barnett is the CEO in the Ministry of National Development. The honor of Order of the British Empire or OBE was awarded to Jose Mena and Atlay Morales both for their work in diplomacy.

Yolanda Fonseca nee Craig, Phyllis Cayetano, Greta Williams, John Pinelo Sr., and Reverend Canon Jerris Valentine were all awarded honors as Member of the British Empire (MBE).

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