ST. GEORGE’S, CMC – King Charles III has given former prime minister Tillman Thomas the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in his June 2023 Birthday Honour’s list.
Thomas, who received the highest honor for services to Grenada, is among five Grenadians recognized by the King this year. The CBE is awarded to individuals for having a prominent role at the national level or a leading role at the regional level. CBEs are also awarded for distinguished and innovative contributions to any area.
A professional lawyer, Thomas served as Prime Minister from July 2008 to February 2018 during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration. He was first elected as a member of the Lower House of Parliament in 1984, representing the constituency of St Patrick East under the administration of the New National Party (NNP). He later left the party and became a founding member of the NDC in 1987.
During his political career, in addition to serving as Prime Minister, Thomas also served as Minister for labor, legal affairs, works, and tourism. He exited frontline politics after the NDC lost the 2013 general election.
Two Grenadians received the Order of the British Empire (OBE) – Augustine Jeffery for service to culture and Paul Phillip for service to sports.
Receiving the Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) were Pasupuleti Gita Kishore Kumar for services to the field of business and Kimberlain Mills for service to culture.
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