The Pitcairn Islands are the last remaining British dependency in the Pacific. They have considerable local autonomy, but are under the authority of the colonial Governor. Fiji was a British Crown Colony from 1874 to 1970, and an independent dominion in the British Commonwealth from 1970 to 1987. ... 1898 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... Countries belonging to the Commonwealth of Nations typically exchange High Commissioners, rather than Ambassadors. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... The British Empire was the largest empire in history. ...
Because of the dependency's small population (it peaked at 233 in the 1930s, and has since dwindled to 47), the British never considered it worthwhile to station a resident Governor on Pitcairn. Instead, the Governor of Fiji doubled as Governor of Pitcairn from 1898 onwards. When Fiji became independent in 1970, the governorship of Pitcairn was transferred to the British High Commissioner to New Zealand. The office is currently held by Richard Fell. // Events and trends The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical lifestyles, as countries were struggling to find a solution to the global depression. ... Fiji was a British Crown Colony from 1874 to 1970, and an independent dominion in the British Commonwealth from 1970 to 1987. ... 1898 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... Countries belonging to the Commonwealth of Nations typically exchange High Commissioners, rather than Ambassadors. ... Richard Taylor Fell CVO (b. ...
Throughout most of its history, the authority of the British Governor was, in practice, nominal. However, Richard Fell , Governor of the Pitcairn Islands since 2001 had used his authority vested to him to dismiss the Mayor involved in the Pitcairn rape trial of 2004. On 30 September 2004, seven men living on Pitcairn Island (including Steve Christian, the Mayor), went on trial facing 55 charges relating to sexual offences. ...
The PitcairnIslands are the last remaining British dependency in the Pacific.
Instead, the Governor of Fiji doubled as Governor of Pitcairn from 1898 onwards.
Since 1999, however, Richard Fell has asserted his authority by intervening in the Pitcairn rape trial of 2004, to ensure that justice (at least in the eyes of the colonial rulers) is done.
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