Philip Rushbrook

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His Excellency
Philip Edward Rushbrook
69th Governor of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Assumed office
11 May 2019
MonarchElizabeth II
Preceded byLisa Honan

Philip Edward Rushbrook is the current Governor of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. He was inaugurated on 11 May 2019[1] and became the 66th Governor of Saint Helena[2] and the 69th of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.[3]

Biography[]

Personal life[]

The governor is married to Janis Rushbrook and has two children.[1] He is based in Saint Helena and currently resides in the Plantation House, a historic residence for Saint Helena Governors.[2]

Career[]

Philip Rushbrook has had many occupations in the Government of the United Kingdom. Previous roles include; Deputy Head of Mission and Director in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Chief officer and deputy governor in sovereign bases, Akrotiri and Dhekelia and National security secratariat.[1]

Early career[]

In his early career, Philip Rushbrook worked in environmental services and waste research.[1]

Inauguration ceremony[]

On Saturday 11 May 2019, Philip Rushbrook, accompanied by his wife, Janis Rushbrook, were greeted at Saint Helena Airport, and became the first governor to arrive by air to their Inauguration ceremony. He then became sworn in during an afternoon ceremony, where he was greeted by the inhabitants of the island.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "Philip Rushbrook".
  2. ^ a b "The Governor – Ascension Island Government". Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Governor inaugurated at St Helena ceremony".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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