Nigel Dakin
Nigel Dakin | |
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15th Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands | |
In office 15 July 2019 – 29 March 2023 | |
Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
Premier | Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson Washington Misick |
Deputy | Anya Williams |
Preceded by | John Freeman |
Succeeded by | Anya Williams (acting) Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam[1] |
Personal details | |
Born | MBA ) | 28 February 1964 [
Nigel John Dakin
Early life and education
Dakin was born on 28 February 1964[
Career
Following university, Dakin returned to the Army, serving in West Germany and Northern Ireland.[5] In 1993 he was mentioned in dispatches for gallantry in Northern Ireland[6] and between 1994 and 1996 served as a Staff Officer in the Ministry of Defence advising the Defence Secretary (Michael Portillo) and Chief of the Defence Staff (Field Marshall Peter Inge) on matters relating to the Irish Peace Process.[5]
In 1996, Dakin accepted a position within the
While overseas Dakin served as First Secretary (Political) in Nigeria (1998–99) and India (1999-2001) and then as the Political Counsellor in Pakistan (2007-2010) and Afghanistan (2012-2013). He served twice in the British Embassy in Washington DC: first from 2005 to 2007 working with the US Administration of
Governor of the Turks and Caicos
In May 2019, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office announced that Dakin would succeed outgoing Governor John Freeman as Governor of the Turks and Caicos.[7] As such, Dakin is the representative of His Majesty The King and acts as the de facto Head of State responsible for appointing the Head of Government, and senior political positions in the territory.[7] Dakin is also responsible for carrying out key duties to support the people of the islands, such as chairing Cabinet and ensuring the good governance of the territory. The Constitution also reserves to the Governor responsibility for defence, external affairs, the regulation of international financial services and internal security, including the police force.[8]
Honours
Dakin was appointed
Personal life
He married Amanda Dakin (née Johnson) in 1987, in her home country of Barbados. They have two children; Charlotte (known as Charlie) and Fraser.[10]
References
- ^ "Change of Governor of Turks and Caicos Islands: Ms Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam". GOV.UK. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ "Governor Dakin's inaugural speech: 15 July 2019". GOV.UK. 15 July 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
- ^ "Nigel Dakin sworn-in as the 15th Governor of the TCI The UK representative vows to 'preserve and improve' the nation". Turks & Caicos Weekly News. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- ^ a b Dakin, Nigel. "Nigel Dakin". linkedin.com. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ a b c "Governor of the Turks & Caicos Islands". GOV.UK. UK Government. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ "Supplement to the London Gazette" (PDF). thegazette.co.uk. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Foreign and Commonwealth office announces new governor designate for Turks and Caicos Islands". GOV.UK. 16 May 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ "Governor's Office, Turks and Caicos Islands". GOV.UK. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ "No. 63135". The London Gazette (Supplement). 10 October 2020. p. B4.
- ^ "The British Governor's wife with the Caribbean roots". Turks & Caicos Weekly News. Retrieved 30 May 2020.