NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Government House has announced the Queen’s New Year Honours List 2019, recognizing the impressive accomplishments of Bahamians in various areas of service within the community.

The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George (Companion)

Ms. Camille Faye Johnson, CMG, for outstanding service to education and the Public Service.

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Civil Division)

The Honourable Dame Janet Bostwick, DBE, for outstanding service to politics.

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Civil Division)

Reverend Monsignor Alfred Culmer, OBE, for service to Religion.

Mr. Reginald Ferguson, QPM, OBE, for service to Civil Service.

Chief Apostle Leon Wallace, OBE, for service to religion and the community.

The British Empire Medal (Civil Division)

Mr. Jason Hanna, BEM, for service to business and the community.

Ms. Nicole Martin, BEM, for service to industry.

Mr. Alfred Kenneth Russell, BEM, for service to politics and business.