Stanley Nibbs
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Stanley Nibbs B.E.M | |
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| Born | June 7, 1914 Tortola, British Virgin Islands |
| Died | January 16,1985 |
| Spouse | Mabel Forbes-Nibbs |
| Children | 9 |
Stanley Nibbs (7 June 1916 - 16 January 1985) was an instructor and preacher on the island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. He worked as teacher for the British Virgin Islands first Highschool, whilst also travelling the island as a Methodist preacher.[1] His educational service to the islands was recognized with his awarding of the British Empire Medal in 1968.[2]
Biography
Stanley Nibbs was born in Tortola in the British Virgin Islands (B.V.I). on June 7th, 1914. He lived his life there until passing away on January 16, 1985.
For over 50 years, Stanley was the sole woodworking teacher for the British Virgin Islands Secondary School.[3][4]
Honors and Awards
In 1968, he was awarded the British Empire Medal (B.E.M) by Queen Eliabeth II in recognition of his civil service.[5]
In 1993 a stamp was made in his honor for his secondary educational service.[6] This marked the first instance of British Virgin Islands stamps honoring its native citizens.
On October 21, 2014, it was announced the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) would be naming a wing of their school after Stanley Nibbs for his over 50 years of scholarly service to the Virgin Islands.[3]
References
- ^ "Vists Wing Named In Honour Of Technical Educator Stanley W. Nibbs". Island Sun. 2014-10-25. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
- ^ "Mr. Stanley Nibbs | Government of the Virgin Islands". www.bvi.gov.vg. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
- ^ a b "Congrats offered for new tech school". The BVI Beacon. 2014-11-11. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
- ^ "Vists Wing Named In Honour Of Technical Educator Stanley W. Nibbs". Island Sun. 2014-10-25. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
- ^ "Page 1 | Supplement 44484, 29 December 1967 | London Gazette | The Gazette". www.thegazette.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
- ^ "Stamp: Stanley W. Nibbs, educator (British Virgin Islands) (Secondary Education and Library Services) Mi:VG 808,Sn:VG 785,Yt:VG 751,Sg:VG 857". Colnect. Retrieved 2022-02-08.