Knight or Dame of St Andrew post-nominal letters KA (Knight of St Andrew) or DA (Dame of St Andrew). The most recipients are awarded in November during the month-long celebration of Barbadian political independence. The award is conferred to awardees by the office of the Governor-General of Barbados. Knight or Dame of St Andrew The Knight or Dame of St Andrew is an award within the Order of Barbados. The Order of Barbados was instituted by Letters Patent on July 25, 1980, as part of the Barbados National Honours and Decorations System. The Knight or Dame of St. Andrew is the highest honour given by the
Andrew S. Penson Andrew S. Penson Andrew S. Penson is an American businessman from New York City. He is a real estate developer and investor in commercial real estate projects. Penson has been an active participant in a number of high-profile real estate transactions. Penson founded Argent Ventures, which has acquired Grand Central Terminal in New York City, the Capital Records Building in Hollywood, California, and other buildings. Penson engages in philanthropy through his foundation. Penson grew up on the East Side of Manhattan; his father was "a businessman who specialized in converting rental apartments into co-ops." Penson received a B.A. from the