Tristan prominent during Overseas Territories Day
Report and photos from Tristan Government UK Representative Chris Carnegy
Entrance of the exhibition in Portcullis House
Tristan da Cunha Co-Chair John Cooper at the exhibition
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Tristan da Cunha played a prominent role in the London events that marked Overseas Territories Day on Monday 1st June. An exhibition opened in Portcullis House, a key Westminster venue that will attract attention from UK Parliamentarians. It showcases Tristan's importance in environmental stewardship and in international trade. A reception at Speaker's House saw Overseas Territories minister Stephen Doughty and Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle each lavish praise on the teams that helped Tristan tackle the recent Hantavirus outbreak. Tristan da Cunha Association co-chair John Cooper was one of the specially-invited guests. Evensong at Westminster Abbey that day saw special prayers for the UKOTs. |
| Chris at the exhibition |
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| John and Chris with Sir Lindsay Hoyle at the reception in Mr Speaker’s state rooms | Stephen Doughty, minister for the Overseas Territories, thanked all those involved in the historic airdrop of medical personnel and supplies to Tristan |
Chris and John spoke with deputy Speaker Caroline Nokes MP and FCDO Overseas Territories Director Robbie Bulloch
OT Representatives and senior UK politicians
Chris at Westminster Abbey for Overseas Territories Day evensong