New British High Commissioner announced

The new British High Commissioner to Seychelles is due to arrive by the end of July, it was announced this week by the High Commission.

A press release from the High Commission states that Ms Diana Skingle, who until recently served as the Deputy British Ambassador to Ethiopia, is due in Seychelles by the end of next month to take over as High Commissioner.

She will be replacing His Excellency Fraser Wilson, who left recently for the UK.

Since H.E. Mr Wilson's departure the position of Acting High Commissioner has been filled by Ms Jacqui Currie, who will leave Seychelles on the arrival of Ms Skingle, at the end of her tour of duty.

Ms Skingle, who is described as very much looking forward to her assignment in Seychelles, will be accompanied by her partner Christopher Carrington.

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