Martin Bourke (diplomat)

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Martin Bourke (born 12 March 1947) is a former British diplomat who was Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands from June 1993 to September 1996.[1] Bourke was succeeded by John Kelly in October 1996.

He was educated at Stockport Grammar School and at the University of London.[2]

Bourke's governorship of the Turks and Caicos Islands was controversial after he made comments regarding drug trafficking on the islands and corruption in the police force.[2]

References

  1. ^ "TURKS & CAICOS: CONTROVERSIAL GOVERNOR REPLACED". Caribbean Update. 1 November 1996. Archived from the original on 2 November 2012.
  2. ^ a b Davidson, Phil: Our man in hot water, The Independent, 15 April 1996.
Government offices
Preceded by Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands
1993–1996
Succeeded by