Two local recipients of the King's New Years Honours

Two Gibraltarians have been included in the King's New Years Honours List 2026, announced by the Convent.

An MBE has been granted to Chief Paramedic Sigurd Haveland, for services to health.

Inspector Xavier Buhagiar will receive the Overseas Territory Police Medal for services to police training and leadership in the Gibraltar Defence Police.

The Governor, Sir Ben Bathurst says:

‘His Majesty’s New Year’s Honours List recognises people who have given exceptional service to the United Kingdom abroad and internationally.

Very many congratulations are due to Mr Haveland and Inspector Buhagiar for their significant contribution to the ambulance service and policing respectively, reflecting their selfless commitment to the community of Gibraltar over a sustained period’.

The Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo congratulated both recipients on their recognition from the King.

Also in the Honours List, Robbie Bulloch, Director for Gibraltar Negotiations at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, has received an OBE for services to Gibraltar negotiations with the European Commission and Spain.