Dr. Davidson Hepburn, the panel’s chairman, made the announcement as he made public all the finalists for the nine publicly-nominated categories of the Cacique Awards. The awards ceremony, which will be held for the seventh time on February 2, honours the highest performers in tourism and related fields.
 

Mr. Farrington, chief executive officer of Romeo’s Limousine Service, was the only winner that was announced. Other results will be kept confidential until the awards ceremony at the Rainforest Theatre, Wyndham Nassau Resort.

“He is a man of extraordinary reputation,” Dr. Hepburn said of Mr. Farrington. “He has dedicated his life to the development of our tourism industry. He has lectured to BahamaHost students for more than 16 years, having graduated from the first BahamaHost class in 1978.”
 

Mr. Farrington received the National Tourism Achievement Award in 1979, and the 18 th International Trophy for the Tourist Hotel and Catering Industry in Madrid Spain . Dr. Hepburn said Mr. Farrington is a “gentle man and a gentleman,” who continues to set a positive example for all who endeavour to deliver impeccable service.
 

The Lifetime Achivement Award is Mr. Farrington’s second Cacique Award. He received the award for Transportation at the Second Cacique Awards.