LIFEBOAT coxswain Anthony ‘Buz’ White received an MBE for his services to maritime charities from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace yesterday.

DISTINGUISHED members of the community joined the Bailiff, Sir Geoffrey Rowland, in his chambers for the loyal toast by the Lt-Governor Sir Fabian Malbon on New Year’s Day.

AN OXFORDSHIRE librarian was the subject of the Lt-Governor’s New Year’s toast yesterday.

GUERNSEY was passed over in the New Year’s honours for political reasons, according to former deputy John Langlois OBE.

MUSIC teacher Christine Anthony went to Buckingham Palace yesterday to receive her MBE.

NEWS that three islanders have been honoured with an MBE will please many islanders because the awards recognise the outstanding efforts the individuals have made in their own areas, efforts that have been far and away above anything that could reasonably have been expected of them.

ISLANDERS reacted with joy to news that three of our own have been awarded an MBE.

THREE islanders have been recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours list.

NICK SAUNDERS registered the fastest time of the day at yesterday’s Black Horse Offshore Guernsey Kart & Motor Club hill climb at Le Val des Terres.