Governor of Anguilla

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Governor of Anguilla
Coat of Arms of Anguilla
Incumbent
Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam

since 18 January 2021
StyleHer Excellency
ResidenceGovernment House, Anguilla
Appointer
Term lengthAt Her Majesty's pleasure
Formation1982
First holderCharles Godden
WebsiteOffice of the Governor

The Governor of Anguilla is the representative of the monarch in the British 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.[1] The main role of the Governor is to appoint the Premier of Anguilla.

The current Governor is Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, who was sworn in on 18 January 2021.[2]

List of governors of Anguilla[change | change source]

References[change | change source]

  1. Treaster, Joseph B. (1988-04-17). "For Anguilla, Tie to London Is Prosperity". New York Times. Retrieved 2015-03-17.
  2. "Governor breaks into prayer at swearing-in ceremony". The Anguillian. 2021-01-25. Retrieved 2021-02-02.