Four local residents recognised in New Year honours list

Wed, 31 Dec 2014

Andrew Corlett (left) Charles Fargher (right)

Four Island residents have been recognised in the Queen's New Year honours list.

Managing director of Cains law firm and government adviser Andrew Corlett has been given an OBE for services to the Manx economy.

Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce's Retail Committee Stephen Bradley was made an MBE for services to the Manx retailing sector; chartered accountant and charity worker Charles Fargher also received an MBE for services to Manx charities and community.

The man behind the Island branch of the Friends of Chernobyl's Children, Norman Rivers, was given the BEM for his services to that particular charity.