Governor of Anguilla
| Governor of Anguilla | |
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 Coat of Arms of Anguilla | |
since 21 August 2017 | |
| Style | His Excellency |
| Residence | Government House, Anguilla |
| Appointer | |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Formation | 1982 |
| First holder | Charles Godden |
| Website | Office of the Governor |
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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 Governor has his own flag, the Union Flag defaced with the Coat of Arms of Anguilla.
The current Governor is Tim Foy, who was sworn in on 21 August 2017.[2]
List of Governors of Anguilla
- 1982–1983: Charles Henry Godden
- 1983–1987: Alastair Turner Baillie
- 1987–1989: Geoffrey Owen Whittaker
- 1989–1992: Brian George John Canty
- 1992–1995: Alan William Shave
- 1995–1996: Alan Norman Hoole
- 1996–2000: Robert Harris
- 2000–2004: Peter Johnstone
- 2004–2006: Alan Huckle
- 2006–2009: Andrew George
- 2009–2013: Alistair Harrison
- 2013–2017: Christina Scott
- 2017–present[update]: Tim Foy
See also
References
- ^ Treaster, Joseph B. (17 April 1988). "For Anguilla, Tie to London Is Prosperity". New York Times. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ^ "New Governor for Anguilla welcomed, sworn into office". SXM Talks. St Maarten / St Martin. 22 August 2017.
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