"Chester and Manza" are now officially members of the British Empire.
The COMPOL and the DHS are among several well-known Belizeans receiving New Year's honors from the Queen.
Today, it was announced from the governor general's office that Dr. Marvin Manzanero will be recognized as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his contribution to Public Health and Public Service - so he becomes an OBE. An O.B.E will also be given to former CEO in the Ministry of Human Development Judith Alpuche for her contribution to Social Work and Public Service.
The M.B.E. or Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire will be awarded to former Foreign Affairs CEO, Lou-Anne Burns Martinez for her contribution to Foreign Service and Public Services. Other MBE awardees include Commissioner Chester Williams for his contribution to Public Security and Public Service; Elisa Montalvo for her contributions Public Service and the Field of Law; Brigadier General Steven Ortega for his contribution to Public Security and Public Service; and Yolanda Smith for her contribution to Entrepreneurship and Community Service.
The date for the presentation of the awards will be announced later.
