Governor of Anguilla
| Governor of Anguilla | |
|---|---|
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Coat of Arms of Anguilla | |
| Viceroy | |
| Style | Her Excellency |
| Residence | Government House, Anguilla |
| Appointer |
Queen Elizabeth II as Queen of the United Kingdom |
| Term length | At Her Majesty's pleasure |
| Formation | 1982 |
| First holder | Charles Godden |
| Website | Office of the Governor |
Standard of the Governor of Anguilla
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| This article is part of a series on the politics and government of Anguilla |
The Governor of Anguilla is the representative of the British Monarch in the United Kingdom's Overseas Territory of Anguilla. The Governor is appointed by the monarch on the advice of the British government. The Governor is the highest authority on Anguilla, but daily business is handled by local Anguillan elected officials.[1] The main role of the Governor is to appoint the Chief Minister of Anguilla.
The Governor's official residence is Government House at Old Ta. The Office of the Governor has its own flag in Anguilla, the Union Flag defaced with the territory's coat of arms.
The current Governor is Christina Scott, who was appointed on 23 July 2013.
List of Governors of Anguilla
- Charles Henry Godden (1982–1983)
- Alastair Turner Baillie (1983–1987)
- Geoffrey Owen Whittaker (1987–1989)
- Brian G.J. Canty (Nov. 1989– 14 Aug. 1992)
- Alan W. Shave (1992–1995)
- Alan Hoole (1995–1996)
- Robert Harris (1996–2000)
- Roger Cousins (2000; acting)
- Peter Johnstone (2000–2004)
- Mark Andrew Capes (2004; acting)
- Alan Huckle (2004–2006)
- Mark Andrew Capes (2006; acting)
- Andrew George (10 July 2006 – 11 March 2009)
- Stanley Reid (11 March 2009 – 21 April 2009; acting)
- Alistair Harrison (21 April 2009 – 23 July 2013)
- Christina Scott (23 July 2013 – present)
See also
References
- ↑ Treaster, Joseph B. (1988-04-17). "For Anguilla, Tie to London Is Prosperity". New York Times. Retrieved 2015-03-17.
External links
- Government of Anguilla – H.E. The Governor
- Governor George has left the island, new Governor expected in April
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