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Governor of St Helena ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ญ, Ascension ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡จ, Tristan da Cunha ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฆ Former Governor of Falkland Islands ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฐ @GO_ASHT @StHelenaGovt @ascension_gov @TristanAdm

Jamestown, St Helena
Joined September 2022
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Applications for 2027-28 #CheveningScholarships will open on 4 August and close on 6 October. Find out more about studying in the UK with Chevening: chevening.org/vision #IamChevening
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We are looking for an exceptional senior police leader to take on the role of Director of Police for the Royal St Helena Police Service at a pivotal moment in its development. Interested? Please get in touch or apply here: sthelenapublicservicejobs.shโ€ฆ
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Jonathan the tortoise is officially a Guinness World Records ICON โœจ Believed to have been born c. 1832, Jonathan is the oldest living land animal at the grand old age of 194 years. He is a Seychelles giant tortoise and the average life expectancy of his species is 150.
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Nigel Phillips CBE ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง retweeted
Congratulations to a beloved Saint Helenian resident, Jonathan the Tortoise, who was today recognised as a Guinness World Record ICON! At an estimated 194 years old, he is the oldest-known living terrestrial animal.
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The UKโ€™s Blue Belt @ukgovbluebelt programme is a real success story & partnership with our Overseas Territories we can truly be proud of - one that now includes Montserrat! ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ธ Ten years since it began, more than 4 million sq km of ocean are now protected or sustainably managed.
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Today we celebrated 10 years of the Blue Belt Programme. It has fostered cross-territory collaboration, bringing together geographically isolated territories into a cohesive network of expertise, properly recognising UKOTs as leaders in ocean governance and management.
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Today we celebrate 10โ€‘years of the Blue Belt Programme๐ŸŽ‰ For a decade, the Programme has supported #UKOTs to lead the protection and sustainable management of their waters. Discover a decade of ocean impact via our report: bit.ly/4xfB0bV #BlueBelt10Years
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This #WorldOceansDay ๐ŸŒŠย weโ€™re highlighting our successes and continuing to take action to protect and restore our seas. Read the thread to learn more ๐Ÿ‘‡ ๐Ÿงต1/5
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Nigel Phillips CBE ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง retweeted
Happy #WorldOceansDay! Here on #TristandaCunha we are surrounded by some of the most pristine waters which play a major part in daily life. From sustainable fishing to the weather and transportation, the ocean is our life. #islandlife #ocean
๐ŸŒŠ #WorldOceansDay highlights the role of ocean science in our shared future. Through @UNESCOโ€™s IOC, 153 countries work together to advance ocean knowledge, strengthen global observations and make biodiversity data openly accessible. The ocean has no boundaries. Its future depends on our collective action. unesco.org/en/days/oceans @IocUnesco
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Only 8 people have ever arrived on Tristan this way, and they all did it on Saturday! Well done! #TristandaCunha #paratroopers
Strap in: Follow one of our paratroopers from @16AirAssltBCT jumping in to Tristan da Cunha โ€“ one of the worldโ€™s most remote communities โ€“ to deliver vital medical support ๐Ÿช‚
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The Governorโ€™s Office wishes to address recent rumours and misinformation circulating online regarding Jonathan, the worldโ€™s oldest living tortoise. We can confirm that Jonathan is alive and well, continuing to enjoy his peaceful life on St Helena.
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๐ŸŒณ International Day of Planting and Forests ๐ŸŒณ Today, we celebrate the vital role forests play in sustaining our planet. The Cloud Forest Team in St Helena, with support from the FCDO, is making a real difference in protecting these unique ecosystems.
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Nigel Phillips CBE ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง retweeted
Today, Monday 9 March, we join millions across the globe in celebrating Commonwealth Day. This yearโ€™s theme, โ€˜Unlocking opportunities together for a prosperous Commonwealthโ€™, is a timely reminder of the strength and diversity of our Commonwealth family.
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This morning I attended the @HLConstitution evidence session where @ChrisCarnegy ably represented Tristan alongside colleagues from St Helena and the Falklands. The session can be viewed here: parliamentlive.tv/event/indeโ€ฆ
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Nigel Phillips CBE ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง retweeted
Thank you to everyone who attended our Longwood community event at Plantation House yesterday. This marks the last in the series of these events, your support has been invaluable. #Community #LongWood
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The official mission of Consul Giulio Mignacca to #SaintHelena has concluded, marking the first visit by an Italian representative to the island. Many thanks to @StHelenaGovt for the warm welcome.
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Nicholas Wareham MVO, Deputy Director, Overseas Territories & Polar Regions Directorate at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office reflects on his time in St Helena during the Financial Aid Mission.
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Congratulations to Ian Todd OBE, Head of the Public Service, St Helena Government, on being awarded an OBE for outstanding parliamentary and public service! A well-deserved recognition of dedication and leadership. thegazette.co.uk/.../issue/6โ€ฆ (page N14)
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Nigel Phillips CBE ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง retweeted
Thanks to everyone for your support this year. Together we have achieved so much! Wishing you all a very merry Christmas. #MerryChristmas #TristandaCunha
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