Business executives and entrepreneurs celebrated in Independence Awards

Published on February 24, 2026

Close to thirty-five Saint Lucians were honored in this year’s National Independence Awards announced February 22nd during the military parade for this year’s Independence Anniversary celebrations.

Saint Lucia is celebrating its 47th anniversary of Independence marked by a range of celebratory activities including a parade of uniformed groups, a business exposition, a youth rally and concert.

A number of persons were recognised for their strong association with business, among them attorney Dr. Stephen David Rupert McNamara, awarded the SAINT LUCIA CROSS For distinguished service in the field of Sports Administration, Financial Services, Hospitality Industry and Law.

THE SAINT LUCIA MEDAL OF HONOUR (GOLD) went to Dr. Christopher Anthony Beaubrun for eminent service rendered in the field of Medicine, Healthcare Development, Public Service and Community Welfare.

THE SAINT LUCIA MEDAL OF MERIT (GOLD) has been awarded to film director  Dr. Mathurine Emmanuel for long and meritorious service in the field of Arts (Film Production

THE SAINT LUCIA LES PITONS MEDAL (GOLD) went to Mrs. Mary Popo for having performed long and meritorious service in the field of Finance, Community Service; and entrepreneur and dance choreographer Mr. Barry Everton George for having performed long and meritorious service in the field of Arts (Dance).