New Governor of Montserrat Appointed

Harriet Cross has been appointed the new governor of Montserrat.

The announcement was made by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) on Tuesday.

Cross will take up her appointment in April 2025, taking over from Excellency Sarah Tucker.

Cross, who has been a member of the UK Diplomatic Service for 23 years, recently concluded her role as British High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago.

She has fulfilled roles as British Consul-General to New England as well as Deputy Ambassador at the British Embassy in Yemen.

Cross has also served at the British Embassy in Morocco and at the UK Mission to the UN in New York. She has worked in London on EU trade policy, and human rights policy.

Harriet Cross will be the fourth female governor of Montserrat.

Deborah Barnes Jones was the island’s first female governor, serving from May 2004 to July 2007, followed by Elizabeth Carriere, from August 2015 to January 2018.

Governor Tucker, who’s service began in 2022 will complete her three year tenure in April, and will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.

Her Excellency Sarah Tucker congratulates Ms Cross on her appointment and wishes her all the best for her new role.

In the meantime, Governor Tucker remains fully committed to working with, and supporting the Government of Montserrat to deliver for the people of Montserrat over the busy coming months.