Four residents on Queen's New Year Honours List

Thursday, 31 December 2015 00:00

Four people from the Isle of Man have been included in The Queen's New Year Honours List.

John Apsden - the recently retired chief executive of the Financial Supervision Commission - will receive an MBE for his services to financial supervision.

Also gaining the honour is Hugh Davidson, for his work with charities and the Manx community, and David Vick for his services to insurance and pensions.

In addition Dorothea Gell will receive a British Empire Medal - the former district nurse is receiving her accolade for service to the Manx community and the many charities she supports.

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