>>>>>>http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7895505.stm
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Texan billionaire Sir Allen Stanford and three of his companies have been charged over a $8bn investment fraud, US financial regulators say.
>>>>>
>>>>>How did he get the 'Sir?'
>>>>
>>>>Knighted by the government in Antigua in 2006.....
>>>
>>>8b fraud makes me wander what was the price of knighthood {g}
>>
>>I think it's pretty cheap in Antigua.
>>
>>A fishing rod and an unopened bag of Doritos will probably get you one.
>
>Send me a good bass fishing rod when you get a chance, and then just choose level of knighthood
>you wish to posses. No sword, no complicated ceremonies needed; Certificate comes via email in 5 business days
>uppon sending fishing rod. Will discount you for Doritos {vbg}
>(No Fishing Rod back guarantee provided.)
>
>Cheers :)


We may have a base there but I don't think Cyprus is still part of the British Empire so No you can't dole out the knighthoods.Anyway aren't you an emigre. -)