Queen’s Birthday celebrations draw turnout
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force taking part in the parade yesterday June 14, 2014. Photo: VINO
Governor William Boyd McCleary receiving the salute during the parade on June 14, 2014 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's birthday. Photo: VINO
Scene from parade on June 14, 2014 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's birthday. Photo: VINO
Scene from parade on June 14, 2014 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's birthday. Photo: VINO
Scene from parade on June 14, 2014 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's birthday. Photo: VINO
Scene from parade on June 14, 2014 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's birthday. Photo: VINO
Scene from parade on June 14, 2014 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's birthday. Photo: VINO
Scene from parade on June 14, 2014 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's birthday. Photo: VINO
Scene from parade on June 14, 2014 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's birthday. Photo: VINO
Scene from parade on June 14, 2014 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's birthday. Photo: VINO
Scene from parade on June 14, 2014 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's birthday. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Members of the various disciplined services, schools and youth organisations of the Virgin Islands gave a sterling account of themselves during a parade yesterday June 14, 2014 at the Festival Grounds in celebration of the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Well attended by members of the public, officials of public office and members of the House of Assembly, the official celebration of the birthday of Her Majesty also saw a number of awards being handed out for long service and good conduct to Overseas Territories for Police, Fire and Prison services.
Speaking at the event, Governor William Boyd McCleary brought Her Majesty’s reply to the birthday wishes from the Territory. Prior to that, the Governor was received by the Royal Salute and inspected all those on the parade.
“The Queen has asked me to thank you for your birthday greetings. Her Majesty much appreciates your kind words on her birthday and sends her warm good wishes to the Government and people of the Virgin Islands,” said the Governor.
Taking part in the parade were the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, the Virgin Islands Cadets Corps, Firs and Rescue Services, Her Majesty’s Prison, Boys Brigade, Boy Scouts, BVI Girl Guides, HLSCC and ESHS Jazz Ensemble, Agape Total Life Academy, Early Act Club, Ebenezer Thomas Primary School, Enis Dawson Primary School, among many others.
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