New British Citizens take vow on St Davids day

Natives of the Philippines, Turkey, Bangladesh, Hawaii and South Africa undertook the vow of British citizenship on St David's Day in County Hall, Haverfordwest.

The ceremony was conducted by Barbara Eynon, Superintendent Registrar for the Registration District of Pembrokeshire. 

The citizens swore an oath to the Sovereign before being presented with a citizenship certificate and a pack containing a passport application.  

They were welcomed to Pembrokeshire and Wales by the Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Councillor Anne Hughes, and presented with flowers by the children of The Meads Infants School.

The pupils then entertained the guests to a very high standard with various musical items, and led the singing of the Welsh and British National Anthems. 

County Councillors representing the communities where the new citizens live were also invited. Those present were Councillors Lyndon Frayling of Haverfordwest, and Councillor Leslie Raymond, of Solva.

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Pictured at County Hall are the new British citizens Costa Coleman, Katrina Ocampo, Mark Llamas, Ronnell Llamas, Michael Llamas, Christian Calditaran, Ma.Vale Yotoko, Christine Calditaran, and Hatice Akbulut, with the Chairman, Councillor Anne Hughes, Superintendent Registrar Barbara Eynon, and pupils from The Meads Infants School.

ID: 19639 Revised: 5/3/2010