Antigua’s Galley Bay Resort Worker Receives Merit of Order

Ismay Mason, who has never missed a day of work in more than 46 years as a housekeeper at the Galley Bay Resort & Spa on Antigua’s west coast, has been awarded a Merit of Order from the Queen of England, represented by Dame Louise Lake-Tack, Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda.

The Order of Merit recognizes distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, and/or the promotion of culture. Established in 1902 by King Edward VII, admission into the order remains the personal gift of the order’s sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, and is limited to 24 living recipients at one time from these countries, plus a limited number of honorary members.

Galley Bay is offering a special all-inclusive double occupancy rate of $672, inclusive of tax and service, through Aug. 31. Galley Bay features 40 acres of lush tropical gardens, with accommodations along a private, three-quarter-mile-long beach or among gardens with concealed individual plunge pools and lagoon views. The casually elegant retreat features Indulge Spa, non-motorized water sports, pools, jogging and hiking trails and tennis.