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Mr. John Farrand
Governor's Office,
Waterloo,
Grand Turk,
Turks & Caicos Islands.
(649) 946-2308/9
(649) 946-2903
governorgt@fco.gov.uk |
The Governor is currently responsible for the government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, including the responsibilities of TCI ministers. His powers are subject to the Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands and other legislations, instruction of the British Foreign Secretary, and the scrutiny of Parliament in London.
To assist him, the Governor has appointed a Chief Executive as head of the public service. This job is currently held by Mr. Martin Stanley and starting in Octber 2009 will be held by Mr. Mark Capes.
There is an Advisory Council and a Consultative Forum which the Governor may consult.
The Governor has also appointed some experts to work in areas of concern highlighted by the recent Commission of Inquiry.
Mission Statement
The Governor's mission is to provide a clean break from the mistakes of the past and a fresh start for the Islands. This means putting the Turks and Caicos on a durable track towards establishing good governance, sound financial management, and sustianable development.
In all work, the Government aims to promote three core values in public life:
1) Transparency
2) Accountability
3) Responsibility
LIST OF GOVERNORS WHO SERVED IN THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS SINCE 1973
His Excellency Mr. Gordon Wetherell
(August 2008 - Present)
Mr. Richard Tauwhare
(July 2005- August 2008)
Mr. James Poston
(December 2002 – June 2005)
Mr. Mervyn Jones
(January 2000 – November 2002)
Mr. John Phillip Kelly
(October 1996 – January 2000)
Mr. Martin Bourke
(June 1993 – August 1996)
Mr. Michael John Bradley, QC
(January 1987 –June 1993)
Mr. Christopher John Turner
(October 1982 – January 1987)
Mr. John Clifford Strong, CBE
(August 1978 - September 1982)
Mr. Arthur Christopher Watson
(May – 1975 – July 1978)
Mr. Alexander Graham Mitchell
(April 1973 – May 1975)
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