Government rolled out the red carpet for residents celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s official birthday Saturday, distributing Virgin Islands flags and ushering attendees along a long strip of it so they didn’t have to walk on the grass on their way to seats under a marquee.
Governor Boyd McCleary inspected the nearly 20 groups of uniformed officers, scouts, brigades, school groups and service clubs before accepting their royal salute.
He also gave out long-service medals issued annually at the Queen’s official birthday. Twelve VI police, prison and fire officers were honoured this year.
See the June 13, 2013 edition for full coverage.
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