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VI’s Lynette L. Harrigan bestowed 2023 MBE Honour

December 31st, 2022 | Tags: Lynette L. Harrigan MBE Virgin Islands honour UK Honour
Ms Lynette L. Harrigan, Marketing Manager of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) and former President of the Rotary Club of Tortola has been conferred with a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) as part of the 2023 New Year Honours Overseas and International list. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ms Lynette L. Harrigan, Marketing Manager of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) and former President of the Rotary Club of Tortola has been conferred with a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) as part of the 2023 New Year Honours Overseas and International list.

Ms Harrigan’s honour is for services to International Travel during the COVID-19 pandemic and to the community in the Virgin Islands.

A MBE is conferred for achievement or service in the community which is outstanding in its field and has delivered sustained and real impact which stands out as an example to others.

No hunger @ Christmas - Ms Harrigan 

While working at the Rotary Club of Tortola, one of Ms Harrigan’s passions was to ensure that no one would go hungry at Christmas.

In 2014, Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) reported that Ms Harrigan was able to mobilize a group of volunteers teamed up to do their part to ensure that this goal was accomplished.

“No one in our Territory should go hungry because they cannot afford to purchase food…. whilst we certainly subscribe to the old adage 'Give a man a Fish, and he will eat for a day; teach him how to fish and he’ll eat forever', few among us need to be assisted until they can fend for themselves,” she told VINO on December 23, 2014.

14 Responses to “VI’s Lynette L. Harrigan bestowed 2023 MBE Honour”

  • co-worker (31/12/2022, 16:28) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats on your well deserved title!
    • smh (03/01/2023, 10:43) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
      There are sooo many more deserving persons. Awards are only given to noise makers. And the Look at me's.
  • The watchdog (31/12/2022, 16:41) Like (24) Dislike (0) Reply
    She also did a great job during the covid times to help people get into the country
  • Chris D.H. (31/12/2022, 17:03) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well deserved,Congratulations.
  • Andrew Cox (31/12/2022, 17:11) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Very Nice ✔️
  • bvibuzz (31/12/2022, 17:44) Like (7) Dislike (21) Reply
    Every dog and cat got obe and mbe they are meaningless now ah days
  • Congrats (31/12/2022, 17:48) Like (8) Dislike (8) Reply
    But go easy on the war.paint
  • tiger (31/12/2022, 18:02) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    Very Well deserved. Congrats Lynette, and Happy New Year.
  • LYN (31/12/2022, 18:07) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well deserved Lynette. Congra! You did a great job assisting persons during the covid processes also. Very dependable.
  • DOWN ISLAND (31/12/2022, 19:06) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is one of the best Honors I’ve seen in the BVI. This lady is well deserved of it. She has worked tirelessly, since I came to this territory 35 years ago. LoveAlone Lynette.
  • Local (31/12/2022, 20:46) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well deserved Miss Harrigan from the days of Prospect Reef I've worked with you from reservation manager to guest services you have always had a passion for tourism industry. Congratulation and best wishes for the New year.
  • Congrats well deserved (01/01/2023, 01:05) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    I’ve reached out to her through someone during lockdown
    To assist a young lady and her child
    Concerning a matter

    But things changed when she learned the young lady needed assistance
    She immediately went in Beast mode to ensure that young lady n child had essentials /food
    I must say I was impressed of her gratitude.
  • Michael and Norma Riegels (01/01/2023, 08:38) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Many congratulations
  • Hmm (01/01/2023, 12:32) Like (7) Dislike (12) Reply
    no hard feelings but Henrietta Alexander was working hard too. I think both of them should have gotten awards.


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