Peter Beckingham

Former governor in Turks and Caicos Islands

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6th October 2016

by Peter Beckingham

Former governor in Turks and Caicos Islands

This post was published when the author was in a previous role

GOVERNOR’S FAREWELL MESSAGE – OPTIMISM, BUT A NEED TO SHARPEN THE PUBLIC SECTOR AND RETAIN AN OPEN ECONOMY

With grandchildren in Grand Turk After three happy years in the beautiful country of Turks and Caicos Islands, Jill and I will be leaving with great sadness next week, on 10 October – and with great relief that the islands were, unlike others in the region, untouched by Hurricane Matthew. It hardly seems possible that […]

29th September 2016

by Peter Beckingham

Former governor in Turks and Caicos Islands

This post was published when the author was in a previous role

Celebrating Turks and Caicos Islands’ Success: governors farewell praise for the Islands

Our Ambassador to Japan, Tim Hitchens, noted recently that leaving a Post can be both sad and challenging. Jill and I have experienced that with all our postings, and Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) is certainly no exception. I have been wondering how to “sign off” these blogs, and a radio interview I was asked […]

1st September 2016

by Peter Beckingham

Former governor in Turks and Caicos Islands

This post was published when the author was in a previous role

PRESERVING OUR TREASURE ISLAND – BBC SERIES HIGHLIGHTS TCI’S PRECIOUS ENVIRONMENT

There are many reasons why our Turks and Caicos Islands attract so many visitors each year, but one must be at the top of everyone’s list: the magic of an environment surrounded by crystal clear turquoise seas. The colour is so distinctive, even from the height of a jet crossing from Miami to South America, […]

9th August 2016

by Peter Beckingham

Former governor in Turks and Caicos Islands

This post was published when the author was in a previous role

Go Delano! The run of a lifetime

I’m sure everyone in the Turks and Caicos Islands, or with a connection to them, will be willing Delano Williams on in the Olympic Games in Rio this month. Delano, born in tiny Grand Turk with a population of 5,000 people, will be running in the 4 x 200 metres relay in front of some 100,000 bellowing spectators, and […]

22nd July 2016

by Peter Beckingham

Former governor in Turks and Caicos Islands

This post was published when the author was in a previous role

24 hours of democracy in action and its impact on Turks and Caicos Islands and other Overseas Territories

I was delighted and honoured to have the opportunity to welcome to the Turks and Caicos Islands on 20 and 21 July the Premiers, Chief Ministers and Ministers from no less than seven Overseas Territories: Anguilla, Bermuda, BVI, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar and Montserrat. This is also a big honour for TCI, and a […]

23rd June 2016

Elizabeth Radford

Senior UK Overseas Territories Officer with the Royal Society of the Protection of Birds

Securing pockets of paradise in the Turks and Caicos Islands

Elizabeth Radford, Senior UK Overseas Territories Officer with the Royal Society of the Protection of Birds, talks about her recent visit to the Turks and Caicos Islands where RSPB is working with local partners on site conservation. It was an overcast day in May when I climbed into a little motor boat and bounced across […]

3rd June 2016

by Peter Beckingham

Former governor in Turks and Caicos Islands

This post was published when the author was in a previous role

Havana – an exotic destination – and competition? Only a step away from Turks and Caicos

Travelling to any new destination is always exciting, and a visit I made to Havana recently met all my expectations. Given President Obama’s recent visit there, and the Rolling Stones free performance in front of about one million people, Havana and Cuba are certainly high on the list of many people’s “must visit” locations. Thanks […]

7th April 2016

by Peter Beckingham

Former governor in Turks and Caicos Islands

This post was published when the author was in a previous role

The Turks & Caicos and Bermuda: Shared Heritages and World Heritage

During a brief visit to Bermuda to meet my fellow Governors in the region I was fortunate to meet Dr Edward Harris MBE, the director of the superb National Museum of Bermuda. He explained some of the earliest links between our two countries, and at my request has kindly contributed the following piece about our […]

3rd March 2016

by Peter Beckingham

Former governor in Turks and Caicos Islands

This post was published when the author was in a previous role

TURKS AND CAICOS PUNCHING ABOVE ITS WEIGHT IN THE REGION

It can be useful, once in a while, to step back from day-to-day work and look at what we are trying to achieve against a wider background. I was able to do that for a couple of days in February when the Deputy Premier Akierra Missick and I attended a “brain-storming session”, for want of […]

19th February 2016

by Peter Beckingham

Former governor in Turks and Caicos Islands

This post was published when the author was in a previous role

BOOSTING THE TIES WITH CANADA AND THE DR

Building closer and more productive relations with other countries is the key part of many diplomats’ work, and it is also vital for many Overseas Territories. Turks and Caicos Islands is no exception, and there have been two examples recently of how our Territory can benefit from working to enhance our relationship with neighbours. In […]

About Peter Beckingham

Peter was the Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands from 2013 to 2016. Before this, he was British Deputy High Commissioner to India, based in Mumbai, the commercial capital,…

Peter was the Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands from
2013 to 2016. Before this, he was British Deputy High Commissioner to India, based in Mumbai, the commercial capital, where he had a responsibility for developing UK-India trade and investment. His earlier appointments have
included Consul-General and Director-General of Trade and Investment in
Sydney, and British Ambassador to the Philippines, where he initiated
the UK Government’s involvement in a peace process with the Philippine
Government and Muslim rebel groups.
Peter is married to Jill, a teacher of special needs, and they have
two grown up children. His outside interests include cricket, golf and
running.

Peter Beckingham

GOVERNOR’S FAREWELL MESSAGE – OPTIMISM, BUT A NEED TO SHARPEN THE PUBLIC SECTOR AND RETAIN AN OPEN ECONOMY

Celebrating Turks and Caicos Islands’ Success: governors farewell praise for the Islands

PRESERVING OUR TREASURE ISLAND – BBC SERIES HIGHLIGHTS TCI’S PRECIOUS ENVIRONMENT

Go Delano! The run of a lifetime

24 hours of democracy in action and its impact on Turks and Caicos Islands and other Overseas Territories

Securing pockets of paradise in the Turks and Caicos Islands

Havana – an exotic destination – and competition? Only a step away from Turks and Caicos

The Turks & Caicos and Bermuda: Shared Heritages and World Heritage

TURKS AND CAICOS PUNCHING ABOVE ITS WEIGHT IN THE REGION

BOOSTING THE TIES WITH CANADA AND THE DR

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