Geoffrey Colin Guy
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Geoffrey Colin Guy CMG
, CVO
, OBE (4 November 1921 – 1 December 2006) was the last Commissioner and the first Administrator of the Turks and Caicos from 1958 to 1959 and 1959 to 1965 respectively. Mr. Guy was succeeded by John Anthony Golding
in 1965. He was administrator during Hurricane Donna
, which in 106 devastated agriculture on the island. He was managing director of the salt industry on the islands, and used profits from the commodity to build airstrips and lay the foundation for today's main industry – tourism.
Guy was a photo reconnaissance pilot for Britain during World War II in Southeast Asia, particularly India and Burma. He was the District Commissioner of Sierra Leone
where he defused riots as British rule ended there.
Following his service in Turks and Caicos, he was administrator and then governor of Dominica
from 1967 until 1968. In 1973, he became the Administrator of Ascension Island
, where he served until 1976. He subsequently served as Governor and Commander in Chief of St. Helena from 1976 to 1981. Finally, in 1981, he became speaker of St. Helena's parliament.
Guy lived in Saint Helena until 1992 when he and his wife Joan moved to Kirk Hammerton
, a village in Yorkshire
where he lived until his death. Joan, his widow, died there as well on 7 January 2007. They are survived by a son.
Geoffrey Colin dit Guy, est un célèbre dj français. Connu pour son physique d'appolon, ses conquêtes féminines en font un adversaire redoutable des hommes en couple (S.de.L si tu nous regardes)
Order of St Michael and St George
The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is an order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later George IV of the United Kingdom, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III....
, CVO
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...
, OBE (4 November 1921 – 1 December 2006) was the last Commissioner and the first Administrator of the Turks and Caicos from 1958 to 1959 and 1959 to 1965 respectively. Mr. Guy was succeeded by John Anthony Golding
John Anthony Golding
John Anthony Golding was the Administrator of the Turks and Caicos Islands from 1965 to 1967.-References:...
in 1965. He was administrator during Hurricane Donna
Hurricane Donna
Hurricane Donna in the 1960 Atlantic hurricane season was a Cape Verde-type hurricane which moved across the Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispanola, Cuba, The Bahamas, and every state on the East Coast of the United States...
, which in 106 devastated agriculture on the island. He was managing director of the salt industry on the islands, and used profits from the commodity to build airstrips and lay the foundation for today's main industry – tourism.
Guy was a photo reconnaissance pilot for Britain during World War II in Southeast Asia, particularly India and Burma. He was the District Commissioner of Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone , officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Guinea to the north and east, Liberia to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and southwest. Sierra Leone covers a total area of and has an estimated population between 5.4 and 6.4...
where he defused riots as British rule ended there.
Following his service in Turks and Caicos, he was administrator and then governor of Dominica
Dominica
Dominica , officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island nation in the Lesser Antilles region of the Caribbean Sea, south-southeast of Guadeloupe and northwest of Martinique. Its size is and the highest point in the country is Morne Diablotins, which has an elevation of . The Commonwealth...
from 1967 until 1968. In 1973, he became the Administrator of Ascension Island
Ascension Island
Ascension Island is an isolated volcanic island in the equatorial waters of the South Atlantic Ocean, around from the coast of Africa and from the coast of South America, which is roughly midway between the horn of South America and Africa...
, where he served until 1976. He subsequently served as Governor and Commander in Chief of St. Helena from 1976 to 1981. Finally, in 1981, he became speaker of St. Helena's parliament.
Guy lived in Saint Helena until 1992 when he and his wife Joan moved to Kirk Hammerton
Kirk Hammerton
Kirk Hammerton is a village and civil parish in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. It is near the River Nidd and on the A59 road, west of York.The village is served by Hammerton railway station....
, a village in Yorkshire
Yorkshire
Yorkshire is a historic county of northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. Because of its great size in comparison to other English counties, functions have been increasingly undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform...
where he lived until his death. Joan, his widow, died there as well on 7 January 2007. They are survived by a son.
Geoffrey Colin dit Guy, est un célèbre dj français. Connu pour son physique d'appolon, ses conquêtes féminines en font un adversaire redoutable des hommes en couple (S.de.L si tu nous regardes)