ST GEORGE’S, December 31, 2011 –
One of Grenada’s most distinguished broadcast journalists has been recognised
by Queen Elizabeth II for outstanding service in his profession.
Lew Smith is one of four Grenadians named on
the Queen’s New Year Honours List. He has been named a Member of the Most
Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for more than 35 years of service
to broadcast journalism in Grenada and the Caribbean.
Born Llewellyn George Smith, the longtime
resident of the Green Street and Carenage community was once the leading voice
of news and music at the former Radio
Grenada in Morne Rouge, St.
George’s.
He has also been a popular Master of
Ceremony; travelled extensively as a reporter with former Prime Minister
Maurice Bishop; and was a mentor and trainer of many Grenadian broadcasters and
journalists such as Ray Roberts, Lincoln Toro Depradine and Harold Pysadee.
Smith, who still can be heard and seen on the Grenada
Broadcasting Network, is also a former new director and news
anchor at the now defunct Radio Antilles that
was based in Montserrat.
Smith said
he is delighted to be included in the Queen’s New Year Honours list. “I am
humbled to be by this honour.”
Other Honourees on
Queen’s New Year Honours List include Lennon Mapson, who is popularly known
as the “Cane Juice Man.’’ He has been awarded the MBE for service to
agriculture.
Another Grenadian recognized by Her Majesty
for service in the field of agriculture is Bertrand John, while Raymond Noel
has been named an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
(OBE) for his contribution to the public service.
Meanwhile, the Carenage Organisation for
Recreation and Entertainment (CORE) on Saturday issued a statement,
congratulating Smith on his MBE award.
The statement noted that it is the second award received in 2011 by Smith. He was recognized by the Grenada Steelbands’
Association for his contribution in highlighting and promoting steelpan music.
“Lew is highly deserving of these awards. He
has served well in various capacities in almost four decades of work at home
and abroad, and we applaud and congratulate Lew,’’ the CORE statement said.
Grenada
Order
of the British Empire
OBE
Raymond
NOEL
For
public service
MBE
Llewellyn
George SMITH
For
services to broadcasting
Lennon
MAPSON
For
services to Agribusiness
British
Empire Medal
Bertrand
JOHN
For
services to Agriculture
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