A new British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean has been appointed.
He is Simon Mustard, who presented his credentials to President of Barbados The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason at State House today.
Mustard, who succeeds Scott Furssedonn-Wood, expressed his delight at returning to the Caribbean, where he began his diplomatic career over 20 years ago in Belize.
“I am thrilled to return to the Caribbean, a region that holds a special place in my diplomatic life. I look forward to getting to know the people of Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, and to working closely with regional governments to address shared challenges and opportunities,” he said.
His previous postings include assignments in Central America, Washington D.C., the Middle East, Africa and London. He also served as British High Commissioner to both Sierra Leone and Malawi.
Mustard, who holds a degree in international relations from the University of Aberdeen, plans to focus on advancing key priorities for the United Kingdom’s engagement in the region, including security cooperation, economic growth, climate resilience and sustainable development. (PR/BW)
