by Howard Campbell
ANTIGUA and BARBUDA – Gregory Colin Bailey, finest recognized in music circles as Causion, has been honored in his native Antigua and Barbuda with the Commander of Probably the most Valuable Order of Princely Heritage (CH).
On November 1, Sir Rodney Williams, the Governor Normal of Antigua and Barbuda, invested him. This occurred throughout Independence Day celebrations on the Nationwide Stadium in St. John’s, the capital of the nation.
The Most Valuable Order of Princely Heritage is the nation’s fourth-highest nationwide award. Causion was acknowledged for “serving as Antigua and Barbuda’s Reggae Ambassador for over 30 years, enriching the lives of many by way of his advocacy for neighborhood service and cultural promotion.”
“It’s a proud feeling when your nation and the individuals hails you for the work that you’ve got achieved,” mentioned Causion, a longtime South Florida resident.
The federal government of Antigua and Barbuda praised him shortly after the announcement that the music video for “Caribbean Vacation” a monitor Causion produced to focus on the islands as a journey hotspot, has surpassed a million views on YouTube.
In 2023, Causion launched Mission in Progress, a seven-song EP that features the patriotic Antigua me come From.
The Island Row Women — Samara Emmanuel, Christal Clashing, Elvira Bell Bailey and Kevina Francis — who accomplished an historic row throughout the Pacific Ocean to lift consciousness for girls’s empowerment, acquired the Institutional Award – The Most Valuable Order of Princely Heritage – Gold.
Eight different individuals have been honored on the occasion by the Antigua and Barbuda Authorities. Prime Minister Gaston A. Browne additionally attended. Amongst these acknowledged was Samuel Aymer. He acquired the title of Knight Grand Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of the Nation (KCN). That is Antigua and Barbuda’s second-highest honor.
Ayner was acknowledged for his excellent service in nationwide growth and healthcare development. Ronald Leslie Randall, Esquire was equally honored for his distinctive contributions to nationwide growth.
